Winemaker Notes
In 1806 Lewis and Clark pioneered a new trail west to a place of bountiful nature and endless possibilities. Today the Oregon Territory Pinot Noir captures the powerful nature that is Oregon. Witness the deep rich fruit and perfumed brightness that reflect the land we call home.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
A separate label produced by Paul O'Brien winery, this is a stunning value in an Oregon Pinot Noir. In total, 20% of the fruit was sourced from the Willamette Valley, and all was barrel aged for a year in 15% new French oak. The pleasing toasty scents speak of a far pricier wine, and follow up with graceful, immaculate strawberry fruit. It's balanced out against proportionate acids and tannins, and is truly delicious for near term enjoyment.
Editors' Choice
While the Willamette Valley and Pinot Noir are a like a fairy tale match made in heaven, most of Oregon is in fact, a glorious source of Pinot noir. Claiming over half of its total area under vine, Pinot noir also thrives in Southern Oregon’s Umpqua and Rogue Valleys where sedimentary and volcanic soils dominate hillside vineyards and cool temperatures create the perfect environment for Pinot noir. Also, Oregon’s Columbia Gorge is becoming increasingly popular for Pinot noir production. What sets Oregon Pinot noir apart from the Pinot of other regions, both New and Old World, is its innate combination of grace with both power and restraint.
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