We try a Westmount Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from Oregon. Westmount is a ritzy suburb of Montreal perched along Mont Royal. The home of the wealthy English sometimes referred to as Tête Carrée by the plebeians down below.
So seeing a Pinot Noir from Westmount Vineyard and having travelled through Westmount countless times when living in Montreal you see I couldn’t resist.
Aroma: A classic waft up of red cherry, raspberry, strawberry and just a bit of chocolate covered almonds.
Palate: An avalanche of blackberry, fat juicy raspberries so very gently guarded by perfect almost unobtrusive acidity and older French oak.
Personality: I am far better crafted than a Burgundian Pinot Noir at my price.
Food Match: Grilled Easter lamb or goat.
Cellarbility: Will evolve nicely into mid 2026.
Price: $34 CDN (Ontario).
RKS 2024 Wine Rating: 91/100. Decanter 91.
(Westmount Willamette Valley 2021 Pinot Noir, Westmount Vineyard, Dundee, Oregon, 750 mL, 13.7%).
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