2021 Estate Old Vine Pinot Noir
Tasting notes
A medley of pomegranate, cranberry and red raspberry intertwine with spruce tips and dewy forest moss to create the aromatics in our 2021 old vine Pinot Noir. Elegant red cherry shows through to the mid palate, highlighting this traditional old world blend of Pinot Noir clones.
Blending of the original founding clones of Oregon and aged for 16 months in 20% new French oak. Our Old Vine Pinot Noir is made from 50 year old vines, Pommard, Wadenswil, and Coury clones.
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Appellation | Willamette Valley |
| Vineyard | David Hill Vineyards |
| Harvest Date | 09/23/2021 |
| Acid | .59g/100ml |
| PH | 3.59 |
| Aging | Aged 16 months in 20% New French Oak |
| Residual Sugar | 0.2g/mL |
| Alcohol | 13.30% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 04/13/2023 |
| Cases Produced | 237 |
In 2021 the blooming season started rainy for most of the Willamette Valley and Tualatin Hills. Fortunately, David Hill’s vines bloomed later, resulting in abundant yields at harvest time. The overall temperatures for the season were warm, but even with the heat spikes in the summer it did not affect the vines or spike the sugar content. In fact, the dry heat of the growing season allowed for intentional hanging times for many of our varietals. The conditions of this vintage has created wines with complex flavors and aromas, making 2021 one of our favorite vintages in the last few years.
