Roots
Klee Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2025
AppellationWillamette Valley
CountryUSA
ColourRed
Alcohol13%
Bottle750ml
A lithe and expressive Pinot noir imbued with lifted red cherry and raspberry layers, framed by an undercurrent of earthy spice and bright acidity, in a style that reflects the genteel terroir of the Yamhill‑Carlton and broader Willamette Valley
Tasting
- Aroma
- red cherry, raspberry, earthy spice
- Palate
- bright acidity, delicate tannin, vibrant red fruit
- Finish
- lingering earthy spice
Pairs with
- grilled salmon
- duck confit
- herbed mushroom tartines
Vineyard & Cellar
- Aging
- the wine is aged in French oak barrels (10 percent new) for 11 months.
From the Archive
The Klee Pinot noir represents 10 family-owned vineyards located in the Willamette Valley. the fruit is about 20 percent organic. The Klee Willamette Valley Pinot noir is produced using native fermentation — both primary and secondary. Chris suggests paring this wine with coq au vin but says that it could pair with many dishes; this is the ultimate food wine.