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Maysara Pinot Noir Cyrus McMinnville
750ml
$39.99
*Price, vintage and availability may vary by store.
*Price, vintage and availability may vary by store.
Product Highlights
McMinnville, Willamette Valley, OR- The bouquet is an experience of floral expression as well as red cherries and fresh raspberries accompanied by an immense layer of spices ranging from nutmeg to white-pepper on the finish.
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Product Details
OVERVIEW
Producer Story
On April 1st, 1997, Moe and Flora Momtazi bought 496 acres of abandoned wheat farm just south of their home in McMinnville, Oregon. Though wild and untouched, these thriving hills of the Willamette Valley inspired Moe’s vision for the Momtazi Estate.
The estate embodies a “from nature to nature” philosophy in which healthy soil and healthy vines produce superior grapes, without the need for extra minerals or chemicals. The unique location in the foothills of Oregon’s Coast Range separates the vineyard from valley weather influences, providing warmer days and cooler nights. Maysara’s award-winning wines are proof that dedication to both terroir and organic farming practices are well worth the effort.
Geography
Oregon wines are a modern-day success story. Winemakers there began experimenting with fine-wine grape varietals just 50 years ago, and today, Oregon wine is recognized for its exceptional quality by wine lovers and experts around the world. The state has become a magnet for small-scale, family-run wineries that focus on quality and sustainability.
Often compared to France’s Burgundy region, Oregon wine country has proved well suited to growing Burgundy’s mainstay grapes – Pinot Noir and Chardonnay – as well as the cool-climate grapes grown in France’s Alsace region, particularly Pinot Gris.
Most of the grapes for Oregon wine grow about 60 miles inland from the Pacific coast, between two protecting mountain ranges: the grand volcanic range of the Cascades to the east, and the more modest and forested Coast Range on the west side. The Coast Range provides some cover from coastal winds and rain, and helps keep temperatures in a moderate range.
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