Purple, moderate pigment extraction. Seed bitterness forward in initial pour with red fruit flavor profile. 24 hours later, seed tannins had mellowed. Crisp, red fruit flavors - raspberry, strawberry- with an almost vegetal aftertaste. Bold. Definitely a food wine with intensity. Varietal character up the wazoo here, and not for the faint-hearted. I grew to like it, a lot, for its style. This is a winery and winemaker worth watching, though this wine might not be to everyone’s expectations for an Oregon Pinot Noir. Go beyond…
Purple, moderate pigment extraction. Seed bitterness forward in initial pour with red fruit flavor profile. 24 hours later, seed tannins had mellowed. Crisp, red fruit flavors - raspberry, strawberry- with an almost vegetal aftertaste. Bold. Definitely a food wine with intensity. Varietal character up the wazoo here, and not for the faint-hearted. I grew to like it, a lot, for its style. This is a winery and winemaker worth watching, though this wine might not be to everyone’s expectations for an Oregon Pinot Noir. Go beyond…
Feb 4th, 2023
Eola - Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
