Pinot Noir 2019

Description of the Erath Winery

Located in the fertile Willamette Valley in Oregon, Domaine Erath is renowned for its significant contribution to the development of Pinot Noir in this region. With a deep commitment to quality and the authentic expression of the terroir, Erath produces wines that celebrate the finesse and complexity of Pinot Noir, through respectful viticultural practices and careful winemaking. The estate aims to offer wines that are both accessible and expressive of their unique origin.

Description of the Cuvée Erath Pinot Noir

The Cuvée Erath Pinot Noir is an eloquent example of the estate's ability to produce a wine that combines accessibility and complexity. Selected from various Willamette Valley vineyards, this Pinot Noir is designed to reflect the delicate balance of vibrant fruitiness, structural finesse and aromatic nuances. It is a cuvée that invites you to discover the richness of Oregon Pinot Noir in an elegant and harmonious style.

Aromas of the Cuvée

This Pinot Noir seduces with a rich and diverse aromatic bouquet, marked by notes of red fruits such as cherry and strawberry, accompanied by floral touches and a light minerality. Nuances of sweet spices and a discreet influence of oak add complexity, making each sip full of discovery.

Characteristics of the Cuvée

• Grape variety: Pinot Noir
• Profile: A wine characterized by its finesse and elegance, with silky tannins and well-integrated acidity which ensure a beautiful freshness on the palate. The finish is soft and persistent, reflecting the quality and attention paid to the production of this vintage.
• Aging Potential: Although this Pinot Noir is designed to be enjoyed for its fruitiness and freshness now, it has aging potential that allows it to gain complexity and depth with a few years of aging.

Pairings with this Cuvée

Erath Pinot Noir is ideal to accompany a wide range of dishes, from light meats to pasta dishes, mild cheeses and mushroom dishes. Its adaptability and elegance make it a perfect choice for many occasions.

In the United States, 90% of the wine produced comes from California. It was the influx of gold prospectors to California that boosted the California wine industry in the mid-19th century, particularly in the Sonoma and Napa region. At the start of the 20th century, there were 800 wineries. From 1919 to 1933 Prohibition destroyed the vast majority of the California wine industry so that by 1933, only 140 wineries remained producing wine. It was only from 1960 that the wine industry began to recover from Prohibition and California was primarily known for the production of fortified wines (in the style of Port). It was also in the 1960s that some of the most famous estates were created (Mondavi, Heitz Wine Cellars, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, etc...). In 1976, a significant event took place: the legendary tasting competition better known as the "Judgment of Paris". He sees the greatest French wines opposing the new American wines. This May 24, an unexpected result shakes the world of wine, since to everyone's surprise, it is the United States which wins. However, this competition remains relatively unknown to the general public. Today, there is no doubt that the United States produces great wines. Even though California largely monopolizes the reputation of American wines with its excellent Zinfandels, the state of Oregon produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world and the state of Washington offers excellent Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon.