Scott and Annie Shull launched Raptor Ridge in 1995, and they named the winery after the hawks, owls and kestrels that share the property. This delicious reserve-level Pinot Noir opens with aromas of dried strawberry, pie cherry, earth and a hint of oak. On the palate, it reveals flavors of raspberry, strawberry, red currant and a hint of forest floor, all backed with bright … [Read more...] about Raptor Ridge Winery 2010 Reserve Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $38
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