{"product_id":"elouan-missoulan-wash-reserve-pinot-noir-2018","title":"Elouan Missoulan Wash Reserve Pinot Noir 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eElouan Missoulan Wash Reserve Pinot Noir 2018 is a polished Oregon Pinot Noir that shows the refined touch of Joe Wagner’s winemaking style. Sourced from the Willamette Valley, it combines vivid red fruit, subtle spice, and a beautifully layered structure, with a name inspired by the Missoula floods that helped shape the region’s soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it offers a bright, ruby-toned appearance that hints at its freshness and elegance. The nose is rich and expressive, with aromas of cranberry, strawberry, raspberry, and pomegranate lifted by cocoa and warming spice.\n\nOn the palate, this Pinot Noir is velvety and graceful, showing cassis, strawberry, and cherry wrapped in a balanced frame. Notes of cedar and refined tannins carry the wine to a long, polished finish, with enough structure to age gracefully for several years while remaining appealing now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine draws on the distinctive terroir of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, where ancient volcanic and flood-deposited soils contribute to the region’s signature complexity. The Missoulan Wash reference nods to the dramatic Missoula floods of the last ice age, which helped shape the fertile ground beneath the vineyards. Harvesting and vinification details are not provided, but the finished wine suggests a careful, precision-driven approach aimed at preserving purity of fruit and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe this Pinot Noir with roast duck, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, or herb-roasted chicken. It’s best enjoyed slightly cool, around 14–16°C, and can benefit from a brief decant if opened young to let its aromatic layers unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElouan is part of Joe Wagner’s broader winemaking vision, known for crafting approachable yet premium wines with a clear regional identity. The label has helped bring a more modern, polished expression of Oregon Pinot Noir to a wider audience, with this reserve bottling standing out for its balance, concentration, and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elouan Missoulan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255007400273,"sku":"FW-6946","price":37.35,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/elouan-nv-reserve-missoulan-wash-150dpi.png?v=1783455531","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/elouan-missoulan-wash-reserve-pinot-noir-2018","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}