2023 Block 22 Pinot Blanc
Aromas of creamy lemon gelato, lime zest, fresh coriander and basil come together with a sea mist on the nose of our 2022 Estate Pinot Blanc. A burst of mouth watering lemon lime notes combine on the palate with a lingering minerality while slight tannins dance on the tongue.Ⓥ
Chestnut barrels were commonplace in European wineries prior to the blight disease of the early 1900’s which severely reduced the number of trees worldwide. Our chestnut barrel aged Pinot Blanc preserves this tradition in a unique Oregon style.
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Varietal | 100% Estate Grown Fruit |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Blanc |
| Appellation | Willamette Valley |
| Vineyard | David Hill Vineyards |
| Acid | .51g/100ml |
| PH | 3.40 |
| Aging | Fermented and aged 100% Chestnut Barrique |
| Alcohol | 11.28% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 73 |
2023 was a great growing season in the Willamette Valley, and a particularly favorable vintage in the Tualatin Valley AVA. The spring was wet and cool, which culminated in and early May budbreak. The growing season was short as June was warm and July and August were hot, but there were no extreme weather events or dynamics that might present threats or problems in the vineyard. The consistent heat ripened the fruit and produced a rich concentration of flavor and weight, but the cooler nights in late summer and early fall - especially at the vineyard’s elevation, helped develop acidity in the fruit to give lift and support the richness of the vintage.
