Winemaker Notes
Delicate rose petal florals interweave with clove spice, creating an inviting and complex bouquet. Enticing aromas of bright raspberry and cherry lead the way, complemented by deeper black fruit notes. Beautifully balanced on the palate with supple, elegant tannins that provide structure without overwhelming. The wine delivers generous amounts of lush black fruit and vibrant cherry flavors that coat the mouth with richness and depth. An elegant expression of estate Pinot Noir that showcases both power and finesse, with generous fruit character supported by refined tannin structure.
Professional Ratings
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Jeb Dunnuck
Pouring a transparent youthful ruby hue, the 2024 Pinot Noir Estate is floral and expressive, with aromas of fresh raspberries, roses, rhubarb, and clementine. Medium-bodied, it is elegant, refreshing, and immediately approachable, finishing with delicate dusty earth notes.
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Vinous
The 2024 Pinot Noir Estate opens with a rich blend of crushed black cherries, cloves and lavender pastille. It's wickedly fresh, with balanced inner sweetness and a contrasting core of tart red and blue fruits. Round tannins frame the experience as this finishes with lovely length and floral resonance.
Home of some of the planet’s most amazingly elegant and expressive Pinot noir, the Willamette Valley is a pastoral, mixed landscape of green, bucolic rolling hills, dramatic forestlands and small, independent, friendly wine growers. As a leader in environmental stewardship, the valley has some of the nation’s most protective land use policies, with two-thirds of its vineyards farmed sustainably and over half, organically. While the valley claims a cool, continental climate, and is heavily influenced by the cold, moist winds of the Pacific Ocean, its warm and dry summers allow for the steady, even ripening of Pinot noir.
The potential of Willamette Valley Pinot noir continues to attract the investment of serious growers and winemakers both locally and from abroad, as naturally the finished wines bring accolades from professionals and enthusiasts. With a range of styles from delicate dried cherry, raspberry and hibiscus to stronger notes of truffle, mocha, plum and spice, a fine Willamette Valley Pinot noir is a perfect expression of both character and grace.