2022 Estate Old Vine Pinot Noir
Tasting notes
Reminiscent of a brisk fall forest hike, aromatic notes of dewy moss and fern, spruce tip needles and wild huckleberry with boysenberry and toasted barrel spices complete the nose of our 2022 old vine Pinot noir. On the palate, the fruit carries through the mid palate, leading to a lingering, long finish, highlighting this elegant, yet bold wine. Showing splendid now, this old world blend of Pinot noir clones will also age beautifully. Ⓥ
Blending of the original founding clones of Oregon and aged for 18 months in 20% new French oak. Our Old Vine Pinot Noir is made from 50 year old vines, Pommard, Wadenswil, and Coury clones.
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Appellation | Willamette Valley |
| Vineyard | David Hill Vineyards |
| Acid | .58g/100ml |
| PH | 3.60 |
| Aging | Aged 18 months in 20% New French Oak |
| Alcohol | 12.80% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 305 |
In 2022, the vintage in the Willamette and Tualatin Valley AVA’s started classically wet and cool, highlighted by a frightening cold spell and frost in April that reduced and damaged buds across the valley. David Hill experienced no damage, however, due to the location in the valley. Cooler than most areas, and behind in the growing stage, the vintage was protected. A cooler growing season overall and a dry late harvest season yielded high acid and full fruit, making for a physiologically ripe vintage. The conditions of this vintage have created wines that are balanced, with full fruit and bright acid.
