2023 Estate BlackJack Pinot Noir
Our flagship Pinot Noir. A single-block varietal that comes exclusively from Block 21, planted in 1965 by Charles Coury. Nose of black cherry and plum. Soft mouth-feel, big fruit, balanced tanins, long and pleasing finish. Ⓥ
As a vineyard designation this Pinot Noir was aged for 16 months in 15 percent new French oak and 85 percent neutral. oak This wine was made solely of the Coury clone from Block 21 on our estate and is expressive of the cooler vintage.
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Varietal Composition | Coury Clone |
| Acid | .61g / 100ml |
| PH | 3.56 |
| Aging | 16 months in 15% new French oak and 85% neutral French Oak |
| Alcohol | 13.30% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 400 |
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 bud break. 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.
