00 Wines Pinot Noir VGR 2023

Oregon Pinot Noir built with Burgundy ambition — dinner-ready, gift-worthy, weekend reliable.

Taste
Red cherry, raspberry, forest floor, and a savory finish with light tannin. Balanced and food-friendly — the kind of Pinot that improves with the second glass.

Region
From the Willamette Valley in Oregon, USA. 00 Wines (pronounced ‘double-zero’) is a small-production Oregon Pinot specialist focused on single-vineyard sites in the Willamette.

About This Wine
Body: Medium body · Acidity: Bright, food-friendly · Texture: Silky, light tannin

Best For
Tuesday-night dinners, Korean BBQ pairings, roast chicken nights, gifts for Pinot Noir drinkers, Sunday salmon dinners

For Who
Pinot Noir drinkers, dinner hosts, gift recipients new to Oregon Pinot, anyone pairing wine with Korean BBQ or roast chicken

Similar To
If you like Domaine Drouhin Oregon, Eyrie Vineyards, or Burgundy village-level Pinot, this is in the same elegant tradition — Oregon’s answer to Burgundy at a fair price.

Pairing
Roast chicken, salmon, Korean BBQ (pork belly, bulgogi), mushroom risotto, charcuterie, soft cheeses, duck breast

Drink Window
Drink now through 2030. Will reward 2–3 years of additional cellar time.

Collector Note
Oregon Pinot from the 2023 vintage is showing balance and freshness — a strong year for the Willamette. 00 Wines is one of the producers building Oregon’s reputation for Burgundy-style Pinot at fair pricing. Buy 2–3 bottles: one for now, one for 2026, one for 2028 to see the wine develop.

Mood
Easy, refined, dinner-ready, food-friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this Pinot work with Korean BBQ?
A: Yes — medium-bodied Pinot Noir is one of the best wines for Korean BBQ, especially pork belly and bulgogi. The wine’s acid handles marinades, and the light tannin doesn’t clash with gochujang. Pair throughout the meal except for galbi (where a fuller red is better).

Q: How does Oregon Pinot Noir compare to California Pinot?
A: Oregon Pinot tends to be lighter, more elegant, and more Burgundy-style — restrained fruit, brighter acid, lower alcohol. California Pinot (especially Sonoma Coast and Russian River) is typically riper and fuller. 00 Wines is firmly in the Oregon elegance camp.

Q: Is this a good first bottle of Oregon Pinot?
A: Yes — 00 Wines makes Oregon Pinot that drinks well young, food-friendly, and clearly shows what Willamette Valley Pinot is about. A great gateway to the region for someone who normally drinks California or Burgundy.