{"product_id":"brittan-vineyards-estate-pinot-noir-2022-750ml","title":"Brittan Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2022 - 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Pinot Noir Estate is scented of cranberry sauce, cinnamon, orange peel, mushrooms and earth. The medium-bodied palate offers generous, layered flavors. It’s structured by chalky tannins and refreshing acidity and has a long, spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93pts Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloating up to ethereal territory, this light-bodied wine offers an aromatic gift of orange marmalade flecked with bits of cranberry and coriander. Lemon-driven acidity highlights a crisp and tangy flavor similar to a cross between cranberry fruit leather and cherry-flavored sparkling water. A perfect wine to enliven a summer's evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93pts Northwest Wine Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first release from 2022, a Club only cuvée that blends estate-grown grapes. Being honest here it’s probably more accessible for many folks than the single block wines (which I love) because it shows more upfront fruit. It’s less austere, more forward, bursting with tangy, brambly blackberries and a dusting of coffee grounds. The tannins are tight and astringent, leaving a resonant finish that trails off a bit more quickly than the single block wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93pts Owen Bargreen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Brittan Vineyards ‘Estate’ Pinot Noir offers ash and stony essence on the nose alongside red rose petals, orange peel and suggestions of menthol. The palate is fresh and concentrated with vibrant underlying acidity. Showing good weight and length, this beauty has a long way to go in the cellar. Drink 2024-2036\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92pts International Wine Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged for 12 months in 27% new French oak, the 2022 ‘Estate’ Pinot Noir pours a light ruby core with a bright neon pink rim. The nose opens with vibrant notes of red currants, cranberries, lemon zest, and subtle hints of cedary herbs. On the palate, it offers up a smooth, supple texture with fine-grained tannins and moderate-plus acidity. The clean, lean finish highlights the wine’s elegance and precision. 529 cases produced. 2025-2033\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brittan Estate Vineyard lies just 12 miles southwest of McMinnville, tucked into the foothills of the Coast Range. The original 18 acres were planted in 2001, but due to the challenging nature of this site and limited topsoil, only eight acres survived. Since 2004 when Robert and Ellen purchased the vineyard, it has been an ongoing rehabilitation project: replanting, retraining, and learning the unique landscape that has become Brittan Vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022 was a challenging but ultimately rewarding vintage. A cool, wet spring and late bud break left the Willamette Valley vulnerable to frost events in April. Our site is a little later than most, so our buds were just beginning to push when the frost hit. Our Pinot noir and Syrah blocks, while not unscathed by the frost, fared much better than the lower elevation Chardonnay blocks. Late season sun, warmth, and a particularly long rain-free spell in October allowed the grapes to finish ripening; an ideal end to the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Estate Pinot Noir opens with raspberry, blackberry and black current on the nose, accented by dried, savory herbs and barrel spice. Dark fruit, tobacco, brambles, fennel and five-spice on the palate lead to a long and complex finish. Pair this wine with pork loin with roasted fennel, or perhaps ossobuco. Drink now through 2037.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XXI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53758843224428,"sku":"860000262675","price":29.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2424\/3053\/files\/brittan-vineyards-estate-pinot-noir-2022-750ml-418885.jpg?v=1778713879","url":"https:\/\/redneckwinecompany.com\/products\/brittan-vineyards-estate-pinot-noir-2022-750ml","provider":"Redneck Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}