2023 Estate Old Vine Pinot Noir
Our 2023 Old Vine Pinot Noir captures the aromas of a warm fall day in Oregon, highlighting brambly blackberry and wild mushrooms along with a note of dried hibiscus. Black cherry balances the earthy aromas. Red fruit carries through to the mid palate finishing delicately with undertones of blue fruit. Showing splendid now, this old world blend of Pinot Noir clones will also age beautifully. Ⓥ
Our 2023 Old Vine Pinot Noir captures the aromas of a warm fall day in Oregon, highlighting brambly blackberry and wild mushrooms along with a note of dried hibiscus. Black cherry balances the earthy aromas. Red fruit carries through to the mid palate finishing delicately with undertones of blue fruit. 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 |
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.
