90 Points Wine ENthusiast
A red cherry and blackberry crumble scent dominates an aromatic set that includes tiny amounts of dark chocolate and allspice. Darker black fruit emerges on the palate as blackcap raspberries mix with flavors of oak spice and rough tannins that stir memories of strong-brewed cups of orange pekoe tea.
 
Winemaker Notes
The Willamette Valley Pinot Noir marries grapes from our distinctive estate with trusted neighboring vineyards on lower slopes. Though we love our site, its nervy acid and rustic tannin structure render it quite tense in its youth, and it benefits a patient drinker. Working with quality nearby vineyards ensures we can enjoy a generous and appealing expression of recent vintages in our windy section of the valley. This consistently balanced wine blends the structure and focus of our volcanic estate vineyard with the juiciness and body of our marine sedimentary neighbors, allowing it to be enjoyed at any time by anyone.This wine will pair beautifully with traditional Pinot Noir dishes including Oregon lamb, duck breast with fruit compote, herb-crusted pork tenderloin, cedar plank grilled salmon, recipes with mushrooms or earthy truffles and aged cheeses.