Judging by their Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, Lange Estate is a name to remember. This one shows the paradox of Pinot Noir — powerful yet delicate. Its power is in its persistence and layered flavors of fruit and earthiness. It delivers the all to elusive savory “not just fruit” element of Pinot Noir. Serve it with grilled salmon.
Lange Estate Winery, Willamette Valley (Oregon) 2011
By Michael Apstein