Amity Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2014
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Ripe and focused, with firm, fine tannins providing structure around a core of licorice-accented blackberry and floral flavors, persisting on the expressive finish. Best from 2018 through 2024.
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Underneath its sultry aromas of tar and cola, this has an immediate textural grace, the freshness of the fruit tethered to savory tobacco-leaf tannins that work their way into the fruit as the wine absorbs air. Decant it for game birds, like herb-crusted quail. (3,500 cases)
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Amity Vineyards, one of the first pioneering Oregon wineries, was founded in 1974 by winemaker Myron Redford, who moved to Oregon with a dream to make world class Pinot Noir. He became known for his attention to detail and experimentation in the winemaking process, and as a result he was the first to produce organically grown sulfite-free wines. The first vineyards were planted in 1971, with a total of 15 acres planted of Pinot Noir, Riesling and Pinot Blanc.
Inspired by the rich heritage and unique growing conditions that are a part of these hills, Ryan Harms from Union Wine Company& his brother, Eric Harms, purchased the winery in 2014 with the goal to bring new energy to this founding winery. Ryan, a modern wine innovator, became interested in reinvigorating the uniqueness of Amity's past for a modern context and bringing this integral Oregon winery and its beauty to more people.
Ryan and Eric share a penchant for Eola-Amity Hills wines. The area has a remarkable sense of place that showcases the fruit's beauty and transparency. Embracing the unique soils and influence from the Pacific Ocean that are found on site, they work together to bring a purposeful approach to our winemaking style that enhances the individual properties and defines the next journey of Amity’s wines.