River's Edge Winery Elkton Oregon Pinot Noir

Elkton Oregon, USA

Pinot Noir from the Elkton Oregon AVA, one of the Umpqua Valley's coolest and most maritime-influenced sub-appellations, where the Umpqua River corridor channels Pacific air deep into the interior. This cool-climate influence creates growing conditions distinctly different from the warmer Umpqua Valley proper, producing Pinot Noir of refreshing acidity, delicate aromatics, and Burgundian restraint. The Elkton Oregon designation was established specifically to recognise this unique terroir pocket.

Pairing intelligence

• starter: Elegant Pinot's earthy undertones complement cured meats while acidity cuts through fat
• main: Cool-climate Pinot's delicacy matches quail's lightness; pomegranate echoes red fruit