{"product_id":"2021-roots-saffron-fields-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-750ml","title":"2021 Roots - Saffron Fields Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (750ml)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRoots Wine Co. was founded by Chris Berg, who followed his parents to Oregon in 1999 and planted a small vineyard almost on impulse after finishing an English degree at the University of Kansas. Three years later, Chris and his wife Hilary harvested a modest three tons of fruit and turned it into their first run of Pinot Noir. The winery's name honors Racine, Wisconsin, Chris's hometown, which translates to \"root\" in French. Roots now produces around 5,000 cases annually, built around an estate Pinot Noir and a series of single-vineyard bottlings sourced mostly from neighboring sites in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, all handled in small lots with native-yeast fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis bottling comes from Saffron Fields Vineyard, planted in 2007 on the same hillside as Roots' own estate, at an elevation between 275 and 400 feet. The site's sandy, silty loam over sedimentary bedrock suits the Pommard clone vines grown there, giving fruit with depth and structure. Fermentation relies entirely on indigenous yeasts, and the wine spends around 18 months in a mix of new and neutral French oak barrels, a regimen that adds spice and framework without overwhelming the fruit. The finished wine reflects Roots' hands-off, minimal-intervention approach across its lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe nose offers dark cherry, black raspberry, and a touch of baking spice, with an undercurrent of cola and dried flowers. On the palate, fine-grained tannins support a smoky, expansive character, with bright acidity keeping the dark fruit lively through a long finish. Pair this Pinot Noir with grilled lamb, duck breast, or a hard aged cheese like Gouda.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roots","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46606484668602,"sku":"105089","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/6836\/5498\/files\/RootsPNSaffronBottle.jpg?v=1788977375","url":"https:\/\/bassins.com\/products\/2021-roots-saffron-fields-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-750ml","provider":"MacArthur Beverages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}