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Ponzi Vineyards

Tavola Pinot Noir 2021

Willamette Valley

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Ponzi’s Tavola Pinot Noir is a perfect introduction to Oregon wine, sourced from lower elevation sites and younger vines to highlight a fruit-forward character with soft, approachable tannins. Generous and bright, it delivers the classic hallmarks of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir with ripe fruit, exotic spice, and lifted floral notes at an exceptional value.

VINEYARD

The fruit comes from LIVE Certified Sustainable Ponzi Aurora and Avellana Vineyards, as well as sustainably grown vineyards in the Chehalem Mtns, Yamhill-Carlton, Dundee Hills and Eola Hills AVAs.

WINEMAKING

All fruit is sorted then destemmed to 1.5–3 ton fermenters. An extended cold soak increases color and aroma. Fermented by native yeasts, the peak temperatures reach 90°F. The fermenters are aerated or punched down twice a day, then lightly pressed. The wine is aged in French oak for 11 months (20% new). A barrel selection is made for Tavola, then racked and bottled by gravity without fining or filtration.

VINTAGE

After the smoke filled 2020 vintage, and the “heat dome” events in the summer of 2021, the early rains in September refreshed the vines and the fruit started coming in mid-September perfectly clean, ripe, and full of flavor. Reminiscent of 2012, the nights were very cool creating wines with balanced acidity, big aromatics, and delicious full flavors. Yields were somewhat smaller than expected, but that adds to the intensity of color and structure of the wines.

TASTING NOTE

The nose is lively with spiced cherry, dried cranberry, raspberry jam, light cedar, and a hint of white pepper. The palate bursts with fresh, juicy acidity, unfolding layers of cherry cordial, cranberry, and red plums.

FOOD PAIRING

Roasted poultry, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, or charcuterie boards

Color

Red

Blend %

100% Pinot Noir

Appellation

Willamette Valley

Alcohol

13.3%

Suggested Retail Price

$35

Reviews

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