2019 Dobbes Family Estate DUX Vineyard Pinot Noir

Dobbes Family Estate produces a portfolio of standout wines, representing the best of Oregon and its limitless wine possibilities. Founded in 2002, Dobbes Family Estate is dedicated to consistently crafting wines that exude the best of Oregon, including traditionally made Burgundian-inspired Pinot Noir and other varietals from Oregon's Willamette and Rogue Valleys. Andy McVay has been winemaker since 2008 and creates wines that are true to varietal character, showing as much depth elegance, opulence and balance as possible. Andy's intent is to craft wines that are complex, diverse, and reflect the personality and typicity of their region while setting the stage for new world innovation.

Dundee Hills AVA is in Yamhill County, and it is entirely contained within the Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon’s best known appellation. Dundee Hills is about 30 miles southwest of Portland, and has 1,300 vineyard acres. It was awarded AVA status in 2004 and, like much of Oregon, is known for Pinot Noir. Several of Oregon’s 20th century wine pioneers established their vineyards and wineries in Dundee Hills, adding to its status as a region long-recognized for producing high quality, iconic Oregon wines. Eyrie Vineyards, Erath Winery and Sokol Blosser remain some of Oregon’s most celebrated producers, and all were founded in what is now Dundee Hills in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.