2024 Discovery Zero Pinot Noir
Aromas of blueberry and sweet cream intertwine with lighter notes of thyme, rolled oats, and gravel. This bright and juicy Pinot Noir showcases delicate silty tannins and fig flesh texture. These textural components are joined by flavors of pomegranate, marjoram, and potting soil, which seamlessly transition through to the finish.
A wine in its most raw form. Made without the use of sulfur, this wine is lively and fresh. Containing no added sulfites, this wine may contain naturally occurring sulfites.
| Varietal Composition | 100% Estate grown Pinot Noir |
| Appellation | Willamette Valley |
| Vineyard | David Hill Vineyards |
| Harvest Date | 10/10/2022 |
| Acid | .60g/100ml |
| PH | 3.55 |
| Aging | Neutral French Oak Barrique 9 months |
| Residual Sugar | 0.02 g/100ml |
| Alcohol | 12.90% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 07/11/2023 |
| Cases Produced | 98 |
2024 in the Northern Willamette Valley and David Hill the vintage was off to a cool and rainy start, with late bud break leading up to a cool weather pattern in June, bringing a dampness and foggy conditions. Gaining momentum, however, leading to a warm summer and fall, with no dramatic heat spikes, the vintage caught up by September. No weather related stress to the vineyard led to a nice natural ripeness, with all varietals able to be picked at their peak.
