2021 Eola-Amity Pinot Noir
2021 Eola-Amity Pinot Noir
An exploration of a new terroir, nestled alongside iconic vineyards of the Willamette Valley. Sourced from Bieze Vineyard, just north of Larry Stone Vineyard from Lingua Franca, and neighboring the iconic Seven Springs Vineyard. A chance to explore beyond our origins, creating wines of depth and intention, built on relations with good people and great places.
This barrel selection of 100% Pommard was aged in neutral French oak barrels, giving a pure rendition of the intense beauty of the Eola-Amity Hills. Powerful fruit layered with spice and minerality, handled with a light hand. On the nose, an array of bright blue and purple fruit play alongside one another, along with savory notes of sage. This wine comes to life on the palate, with a darker profile red and black fruit, tons of minerality and a touch of Himalayan salt.
Only 96 cases made.
Available for pickup and delivery after 11/12.
The 2021 growing season started out unusually dry and warm. Summer continued the warm weather with the occasional heat spike. With September came cooler temperatures, allowing the grapes. to mature and finish ripening slowly, retaining acidity and balance. Overall, the vintage created beautifully elegant wines, with vibrant acidity and youthful energy.
This vineyard designated Pinot Noir features fruit from Bieze Vineyard, nestled in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. The fruit is fermented with native yeast and aged in 100% neutral French barriques for 11 months prior to bottling.