From: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Taste: The wine opens with aromas of black cherry, tobacco, sweet sage, and delicate floral notes on the nose. The palate reveals a fresh, layered profile featuring blackberries, mineral spice, and red plum. The finish is smooth and refined, with subtle hints of vanilla bean.
Pairing: Cedar-planked salmon, rich, smoky flavors, complements the wine’s red fruit notes while enhancing its natural earthiness. Herb-crusted lamb chops, seasoned with rosemary, thyme, and sage, bring out the wine’s subtle spice and earthy depth, while the tender lamb mirrors its smooth texture. Grilled pork chops with blackberry compote create a seamless flavor connection, as the savory pork balances the wine’s soft tannins and the compote echoes its vibrant fruit flavors. For a lighter pairing, Dungeness crab cakes with citrus aioli provide a refreshing contrast—the sweet, delicate crab meat highlights the wine’s acidity, while the citrus notes enhance its bright, fruity profile.
Dungeness Crab Cakes
By: Pacific Seafood
http://pacificseafood.com
About: Wild Hills Winery, located in the heart of Oregon, champions a philosophy rooted in the belief that great wines are born in the vineyard. The winery emphasizes stewardship over the grapevines, ensuring that each bottle reflects the unique terroir from which it originates. Their guiding principle, "wines aren’t made, they’re grown," highlights their commitment to natural viticulture practices and minimal intervention winemaking.
Wild Hills Winery operates as a co-op. Highlighting a collaborative approach, bringing together a team with decades of global winegrowing experience. This cooperative model allows them to pool resources and expertise, focusing on sustainable practices and producing wines that authentically express the unique terroirs of Oregon’s Willamette and Columbia Valleys.
