Pike Road Willamrette Valley Pinot Noir, 2022

Pike Road Winery, a sibling of Elk Cove, is located near Yamhill, but this inexpensive bottling is produced from grapes purchased from several family-owned vineyards in the area  representing four different sub appellations. It is a beautiful Pinot Noir and an excellent value selling for $20 a bottle (16.99 right now at Plum Market in Ann Arbor).

Dark ruby violet color. Dark cherries, black currants, flowers. Ripe fruit and oak. A touch of blood orange zest on the lush finish. This wine would not embarrass itself in a lineup of single vineyard Oregon Pinots selling for $50 and up.