# Underwood Pinot Noir (2022)

- **Producer:** Union Wine Company
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Oregon, United States
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €13
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, strawberry, red plum, red cherry

## About this wine

Underwood Pinot Noir is a red wine from Oregon, produced by Union Wine Company. It is made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes and draws fruit from various Oregon vineyards, including the Willamette Valley, Umpqua Valley, Illinois Valley, Rogue Valley, and Columbia Valley. The producer, Union Wine Company, founded in 2005, aims to create accessible, high-quality Oregon wines. The 2022 vintage benefited from a mild summer that allowed for late-season grape ripening. The wine is notable for its approachability and its availability in both bottle and can formats.

## Interesting facts

- Available in both bottles and convenient cans.
- Union Wine Company achieved B Corp certification in 2024.
- Sourced from approximately 150 different soil types across Oregon.

## Food pairing

The medium body and balanced acidity of this Pinot Noir make it versatile. It can cut through the richness of fattier proteins like duck and salmon, while its fruit notes complement earthy flavors in dishes like mushroom pasta. Lighter proteins like chicken and turkey are also well-suited, as the wine doesn't overpower them.

## Wine making process

The Underwood Pinot Noir is crafted from 100% Pinot Noir grapes sourced from various Oregon regions. The grapes undergo fermentation in stainless steel tanks, a method chosen to maintain the wine's fresh fruit character. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for eight months, with a portion (15%) maturing in new French oak barrels. This aging process is designed to add subtle layers of complexity. The vineyards from which the grapes are sourced are farmed sustainably. Union Wine Company also utilizes innovative packaging, offering the wine in both traditional bottles and cans.