2021 Rastaban Pinot Noir
A dazzling, full-bodied Pinot Noir with robust notes of wild strawberries, cherry cola, and red currants, with a concentrated Luxardo cherry and pomegranate syrup finish.
Comprised of 3 clones of Pinot Noir grapes from our very own Brooks Estate vineyard located in the Eola-Amity Hills. These clones are Pommard, 115, and 777, planted in volcanic basalt-nekia soil. Brooks Estate Vineyard is farmed biodynamic.
Named after the Rastaban star, the eye of the dragon in the Draco constellation. This is one of the first Pinot Noir labels Jimi Brooks produced. Mythology and Astrology were the themes of many of Jimi’s first wines.
Flavor Notes
98 Points | James Suckling - What an incredibly sensual nose of red fruits this Oregon pinot noir has! Also myriad, subtle notes of spice, savory and mint. Enormously concentrated, vibrant and precise, this has an uplifting brilliance that makes you feel glad to have encountered this super-elegant masterpiece. And at the silky finish this just doesn’t want to stop. From Brooks Vineyard, where the vines grow on volcanic basalt soil. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.
Beautifully rich on the palate with generous layers of red and dark fruits, oolong tea, and cacao nibs, with a concentrated pomegranate finish.
Sommelier
Bursting with red fruits and tannins, the Rastaban would pair happily with a roasted duck with plum sauce topped with pomegranate seeds.
Culinary Director
Reflecting an excellent vintage, our signature estate blend is at once concentrated and elegant. Aromatically the wine effuses sarsaparilla, cassis, and Luxardo cherry. Texturally, the wine is bright and juicy, showing off more dark cherry along with mid-palate richness and a long, succulent finish.
Enologist
Winemaking Notes
Rain events at the beginning of bloom diminished yields, and a dry summer was punctuated with unprecedented heat waves. The timing worked in our favor since the heat happened pre-veraison, and the vines handled it well.
Harvest started in early September, but lower temperatures across the state allowed for a long and measured harvest season, with harvest extending into mid-October.
No disease, high sugars, balanced acids, and great flavors. 2021 will undoubtedly rank as one of the top Oregon vintages.
- Type
- Red
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Region
- Oregon
- Appellation
- Eola -Amity Hills
- Vintage
- 2021
- Vineyards
- Brooks Estate Vineyard
- Filtration
- Cross-Flow
- Case production
- 600
- Aging
- 18 Months
- Crush format
- Hand Sorted and 100% Destemmed
- Bottling date
- 2022-09-29
- Harvest date
- 2021-09-23
- Vessel
- French Oak Barrels
- Alcohol percentage
- 13.5
- Ph
- 3.44
- Acid
- 5.9 g/L
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