McKinlay Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023 rioja alavesa The mountains of the French

The mountains of the French Alpine district of Savoie each wear an apron of vineyards around their base

a little brick dust earth

This is the emblematic red blend of Corvina

but easily outperform the big houses and grande marques

medium bodied but intensely flavorful

McKinlay Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023 rioja alavesa The mountains of the FrenchThere are few Oregon Pinot Noirs that offer as much deliciousness per dime as the McKinlay Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. Winemaker Matt Kinnes great grandfather George Angus McKinlay farmed fruit and nuts in the Willamette Valley, and today Matts wines are made with about the same level of fanfare as the annual filbert crop had in the early 1900s. Despite the low key nature of the operation, McKinlay has a dedicated fan club that includes Liner &