Producer notes: 10 months in oak barrels; 30% new oak. Deep and Shiny red. An explosive nose of strawberries and raspberries melted. A touch of pink pepper exalts aromas. The mouth is open on very fresh energy carried on by a discreet acidity. Silkiness is present, but in its youngest stage and few years will help tannins already supple to express more richness.
2023 not yet reviewed, 2022 was rated 96 points by Decanter: "This Pinot Noir is from a unique plot in the Chehalem Mountains appellation in the Valley's north end. The dry-farmed, biodynamic site is one of the oldest plantings of Pinot Noir in the Willamette, having been planted by Dick Erath. The aromatics perfectly combine smoky violets, earth-driven umami and gorgeous red bramble berries. The palate shows these old vines' character with a depth and complexity framed by notes of turned earth, pine bough and forest floor. There is ample fresh fruit here, as blood orange and red berries are evocative of Burgundy. Beautiful. Drinking window 2024-2036 (Jul 2024)"
2023 not yet reviewed, 2022 was rated 96 points by Decanter: "This Pinot Noir is from a unique plot in the Chehalem Mountains appellation in the Valley's north end. The dry-farmed, biodynamic site is one of the oldest plantings of Pinot Noir in the Willamette, having been planted by Dick Erath. The aromatics perfectly combine smoky violets, earth-driven umami and gorgeous red bramble berries. The palate shows these old vines' character with a depth and complexity framed by notes of turned earth, pine bough and forest floor. There is ample fresh fruit here, as blood orange and red berries are evocative of Burgundy. Beautiful. Drinking window 2024-2036 (Jul 2024)"
| Product SKU | 354191 |
| Producer | Composition |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Oregon |
| SubRegion | Willamette Valley |
| Appellation | Chehalem Mountains |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 13.0% |
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