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Minimus Wines Dijon Free Pinot Noir 2018
Vintage Character
Minimus Dijon Free Pinot Noir 2018 from the Willamette Valley is an Oregon Pinot built around a clear idea: showcasing heritage selections rather than the Dijon clones that have become so common in the region. The 2018 vintage was widely regarded as strong in Oregon, with a long, even growing season that allowed fruit to ripen fully while preserving freshness. Willamette Valley’s cool climate, marine influence, and mix of volcanic and marine sedimentary soils give Pinot Noir its hallmark balance of vivid red fruit, lifted acidity, and earthy nuance.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
In the glass, this wine leans toward bright cherry, pomegranate, and wild raspberry, layered with rose petal, tea spice, and a subtle savory mineral edge. The palate is medium-bodied and energetic, with fine tannins, juicy acidity, and a texture that stays silky rather than weighty, finishing with notes of forest floor and dried herbs. Its poised, transparent style makes it a natural match for duck breast with cherry glaze, roast pork loin with herbs, or mushroom risotto.
Winery Background
Minimus is the experimental label of Craft Wine Co., founded by Oregon winemaker Chad Stock, whose work is defined by curiosity, small-lot production, and a refusal to follow formula. The “Dijon Free” cuvée reflects that philosophy by focusing on non-Dijon Pinot Noir material, especially heritage selections associated with Oregon’s earlier plantings. Stock is known for low-intervention, lot-specific winemaking that aims to let site and plant material speak clearly, making Minimus a distinctive voice in the Willamette Valley and a compelling choice for drinkers who value originality over convention.
Minimus Dijon Free Pinot Noir 2018 from the Willamette Valley is an Oregon Pinot built around a clear idea: showcasing heritage selections rather than the Dijon clones that have become so common in the region. The 2018 vintage was widely regarded as strong in Oregon, with a long, even growing season that allowed fruit to ripen fully while preserving freshness. Willamette Valley’s cool climate, marine influence, and mix of volcanic and marine sedimentary soils give Pinot Noir its hallmark balance of vivid red fruit, lifted acidity, and earthy nuance.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
In the glass, this wine leans toward bright cherry, pomegranate, and wild raspberry, layered with rose petal, tea spice, and a subtle savory mineral edge. The palate is medium-bodied and energetic, with fine tannins, juicy acidity, and a texture that stays silky rather than weighty, finishing with notes of forest floor and dried herbs. Its poised, transparent style makes it a natural match for duck breast with cherry glaze, roast pork loin with herbs, or mushroom risotto.
Winery Background
Minimus is the experimental label of Craft Wine Co., founded by Oregon winemaker Chad Stock, whose work is defined by curiosity, small-lot production, and a refusal to follow formula. The “Dijon Free” cuvée reflects that philosophy by focusing on non-Dijon Pinot Noir material, especially heritage selections associated with Oregon’s earlier plantings. Stock is known for low-intervention, lot-specific winemaking that aims to let site and plant material speak clearly, making Minimus a distinctive voice in the Willamette Valley and a compelling choice for drinkers who value originality over convention.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryMinimus Wines
Grape VarietiesPinot Noir
WinemakerChad Stock
CountryUSA
Expert RatingJS 93
RegionOregon
Production VolumeMicro production (4,992 bottles)
Sub-regionWillamette Valley
SweetnessDry
Classification (Ranking)—
Alcohol Level13.0
Format750ml
Prices
Golden Gate Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$518
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