Montinore Estate Red Cap Pinot Noir: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Montinore Estate Red Cap Pinot Noir is a light-bodied dry red wine made from Pinot Noir, in USA, by Montinore Estate. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Bing cherry, cranberry, forest floor, baking spice and pairs well with Salmon, duck and mushroom dishes.
Michael's take
“Bright wild raspberry, damp forest floor, crisp energetic Willamette biodynamic classic.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Pinot Noir
- Country
- USA
- Producer
- Montinore Estate
- Body
- light-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- Low
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Light oak
- Price
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with Montinore Estate Red Cap Pinot Noir
- Salmon
- duck
- mushroom dishes
- roast pork
- Thanksgiving
When to open it
- Dinner party
- date night
- holiday table
Where to buy Montinore Estate Red Cap Pinot Noir
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Montinore Estate Red Cap Pinot Noir taste like?
Montinore Estate Red Cap Pinot Noir is a light-bodied dry red wine with notes of Bing cherry, cranberry, forest floor, baking spice. Acidity is high, tannin is low and oak is light. Michael's note: Bright wild raspberry, damp forest floor, crisp energetic Willamette biodynamic classic.
What food goes with Montinore Estate Red Cap Pinot Noir?
Michael pairs Montinore Estate Red Cap Pinot Noir with Salmon, duck, mushroom dishes, roast pork and Thanksgiving. It works best for Dinner party, date night and holiday table.
How much does Montinore Estate Red Cap Pinot Noir cost?
Montinore Estate Red Cap Pinot Noir falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
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