{"product_id":"johan-vineyards-estate-blaufrankisch-willamette-valley-oregon-2021","title":"Johan Vineyards Estate Blaufränkisch · Willamette Valley, Oregon · 2021","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"111\"\u003eThe Moment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"135\"\u003eIf you know… you know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"382\"\u003eBlaufränkisch is one of those grapes wine professionals quietly obsess over — structured, mineral, and endlessly food-friendly. And Johan’s biodynamic estate version might be one of the most compelling expressions coming out of Oregon right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage is vibrant, nervy, and beautifully composed.\u003cbr data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"448\"\u003eA darker, more mineral-driven alternative to Pinot Noir with serious personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"534\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eWhat It Feels Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eThe nose is lifted and expressive from the first swirl. Blueberries and ripe cherry lead, followed by lavender, crushed mint, and a subtle allspice warmth. There’s an herbal, savory edge that gives this wine immediate intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eOn the palate, it’s bright, structured, and energetic. Wild berry fruit sits over a core of crunchy acidity and a distinct mineral backbone that keeps everything precise and lifted. Whole-cluster fermentation adds a touch of spice and lift, while time in French oak rounds the edges without softening its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eThe finish is long, cool-climate driven, and quietly powerful — the kind of red that keeps you coming back for another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eWhy We Love This Bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eBecause it’s what we open when we want something \u003cem data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003einteresting\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eThis is a thinking-person’s red: structured but not heavy, savory but still fruit-driven, and incredibly versatile at the table. If you love Pinot Noir but want something with a little more edge and mineral tension, this delivers in a big way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eIt’s also a beautiful reflection of Johan’s biodynamic farming and careful winemaking — pure, expressive, and alive in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eThis is a dream food wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003ePerfect alongside:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eRoast duck or chicken\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003eMushroom dishes and lentils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003eGrilled sausages or pork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eHerb-forward Mediterranean dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003eHard cheeses and charcuterie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eAlso excellent slightly chilled for maximum freshness and lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eThe Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Johan Vineyards\u003cbr data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Willamette Valley, Oregon\u003cbr data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blaufränkisch\u003cbr data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry red\u003cbr data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003cbr data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright acidity, mineral core, fine tannins\u003cbr data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biodynamic\u003cbr data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native yeast fermentation, partial whole-cluster, aged ~11 months in French oak\u003cbr data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003eDrink Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Now–2032 (will evolve beautifully)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Seattle Wine Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45925647384764,"sku":"146","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/8505\/5164\/files\/JohanVineyardsEstateBlaufrankisch_WillametteValley_Oregon_2022.webp?v=1771626279","url":"https:\/\/the-world-s-cellar.myshopify.com\/products\/johan-vineyards-estate-blaufrankisch-willamette-valley-oregon-2021","provider":"The World’s Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}