Versatile, food-friendly and affordable, the first bottle of Duck Pond* Pinot Noir paired well with Wood-fired, Herb-Roasted Chicken, and the second bottle went well with Pan-Seared Salmon and Blackberry Glaze.
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Duck Pond Oregon Pinot Noir 2004 is 100% Pinot Noir from South Salem Hills, where the soil is described as "Jory": a weak volcanic ash and rock mixture which stresses the vines. Vinification appears to have included a short period of oak aging prior to May release. Greg Fries is Winemaker.
Tasting Notes: Color: Bright cherry cola, transparent. Aromas: Exotic, lightly floral, strawberry and raspberry fruit, plus a sweet spice chord. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied, tart, and nicely structured with back-end tannins. Tart bright berry flavors mello out in the relaxing finish. |
Closure: Real cork. Very nice value ($14). Cases produced: 16,000.
*Duck Pond Cellars is family owned and operated, by the Fries and Jenkins. The family farms in Washington and Oregon.
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