In the glass, the Domaine Drouhin 2007 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (13.9%) was a clear, garnet red with high toned cherry fruit and dusty hints of menthol on the nose. This Oregon pinot noir offered a full mouth feel with black cherry and blackberry flavors balanced with nice acidity and a bit of a sweet finish. After being opened for 24 hours, the menthol scent faded while the acidity seemed to brighten.

On the first night, we paired this Domaine Drouhin with a Greek stew and a red cabbage and carrot slaw. The next evening we paired it with smoked salmon and linguine pasta. This was a decent wine, yet considering it's price point of $44, I found it too expensive considering the quality offered. There are less expensive, higher quality Oregon pinot noirs to enjoy from the 2007 vintage.

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