
2023 Eola Springs Pinot Noir
Comprised of Pinot Noir grapes from Eola Springs vineyard located in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA and Willamette Valley, Oregon.All the youthful energy of the natural world in a bottle. From maritime winds whipping northward through the vineyard to preserve bright acidity, to ancient marine sediment from a prehistoric seabed lending depth, it’s not to be overlooked.
Only 95 cases produced!
Flavor Notes
95 Points | James Suckling - Whoever wondered if strawberries could be dark and mysterious, but also delicious at the same time? Those words describe this beauty so well. As graceful as it is concentrated, with superfine tannins and mineral acidity that add so much excitement to the super-long finish. Limited production. Drink or hold.
"This fun and approachable Pinot has bright, almost fuchsia colors that draws you in. Aromas of grape candy and light herbal and floral notes pull through onto the palate with bright fruit of pomegranate juice and subtle oak notes of allspice and cinnamon. Bright on the palate with lingering acidity that begs for food. Great wine for poultry dishes such as grilled chicken or roasted turkey. I might be saving this one for Thanksgiving (or I might not be able to wait that long!)")
General Manager/Sommelier
"This wine opens with playful aromas of bubblegum and candied red fruit, layered with a subtle herbaceous lift. On the palate, bright candied red fruit, tart cherry, and tart berry flavors are carried by high acidity and fine, stemmy tannins, leading to a refreshing, medium-length finish."
Senior Tasting Lead
"Simply put, this wine is youthful energy of the natural world bottled. From maritime winds whipping northwards through the vineyard to preserve bright acidity, to ancient marine sediment from prehistoric seabed lending depth, it's not to be overlooked. Zippy red fruit, touch of herbaceousness, and subtle spice lead the charge. Plan to spend an hour looking at the color alone. It'll be an hour well spent."
Production Associate
Winemaking Notes
The 2023 growing season kicked off with a late budbreak, reminiscent of 2011. Following budbreak, a sudden shift to warm, dry weather marked the season, with only one June rain event.
Ideal summer weather prevailed until a brief hot spell in August. Harvest commenced in late August, progressing smoothly until rains in September, which delayed picking but alleviated drought stress.
Overall, fruit quality remained excellent, with balanced acidity and moderate sugars. While rain disrupted harvest timing, some fruit still met the 100-day bloom-to-harvest rule, suggesting no significant quality differences pre- and post-rain. 2023 wines will have beautiful concentration, exceptional freshness, and flavors.
- Type
- Red
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Vintage
- 2023
- Vineyards
- Eola Springs
- Filtration
- Cross-Flow
- Case production
- 200
- Aging
- 10 months in French Oak.
- Crush format
- Hand Sorted and 100% Destemmed
- Fermentation
- Native.
- Bottling date
- 2023-09-16
- Harvest date
- 2023-09-19
- Vessel
- French Oak Barrels
- Alcohol percentage
- 13.5
- Ph
- 3.28
- Acid
- 5.90 g/L
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