96pts James Suckling
Bright aromas of wild strawberries, cassia bark, citrus peel and earth. The palate is medium-bodied with finely integrated tannins and focused acidity, giving notes of blackberries, spices, dried herbs and violets. Very pure with a savory undertone. Drink or hold.
92pts Wine Enthusiast
Using fruit from 10 different vineyards, this wine offers quite the cross-section of the Willamette Valley. Its dark cherry and violet aromas are accented by wisps of sage and marjoram. Lemony acidity outshines velvety tannins, as flavors like blackberries, dark chocolate, and black tea feel like they are zipping across the palate. Buy this wine for a snapshot of the Willamette Valley Pinot Noir scene.
Tasting Notes
On the nose, captivating aromas of bramble fruit and dried herbs with a subtle hint of alpine. The palate unfolds with freshly picked blackberries, balanced acidity, and refined tannins. Well-integrated oak adds depth and complexity to a driving finish.
About the Wine
For over 25 years, our dedication to exploration and passion for crafting soulful and thought-provoking wines led us through the diverse terroirs of California, to the revered vineyards of Burgundy, France, and now to Oregon's majestic Willamette Valley. The storied soils of Willamette Valley are shaped by the historic release of an ice dam from glacial Lake Missoula that caused massive flooding across Washington, down the Columbia River, and into Oregon, carrying treasures of ancient glaciofluvial sediment. Now home to some of the deepest alluvial deposits, eroded basalts, and uplifted sea beds, these soils are a Pinot Noir dream.
In its second year, this blend unveils a harmonious fusion of grapes from L'angolo, Eola-Springs, Shea, Arlyn, Ribbon Ridge, Giving Tree, Zenith, Thoma, Holmes, and Chestnut vineyards. The wine offers a captivating sensory journey, revealing expressive notes of black and red fruit, dried herbs, and spices. Fermented in stainless steel with 5% whole cluster inclusion to preserve the wine's vibrant acidity, this Pinot Noir boasts seamlessly integrated oak, culminating in an enduring finish.
