94pts Decanter

While a new brand in the Willamette Valley, the folks at Prince Hill are playing with house money. Having taken ownership of one of the most historic vineyards in Oregon, planted by pioneer Dick Erath. This single vineyard Pinot Noir comes from the historic vineyard's blocks 1 and 4, with over 90% of it coming from the suitcase clone 95, which Dick Erath nefariously got from Clos de Vougeot for his vineyard in the Dundee Hills. Generous aromas of candied raspberries, tart cranberry and an undertone of dried lavender. The palate offers mouthfuls of fresh strawberries and wild spearmint, spiced dried blood orange and a finishing lift of white pepper.

Winemaker Notes

In the glass, a dance of dark cocoa, blackberry, and the whisper of fir tips unfurl. Concentrated yet nimble, its core pulsates with layers of flavor, while a savory finish lingers—a tribute to the harmony and complexity that define Prince Hill wines. Here’s to Prince Hill and the enduring spirit of Oregon’s winemaking tradition.