2016 Barrel Select Pinot Noir
If you want a bottle of Oregon Pinot noir that looks, smells, tastes, and feels like and Oregon Pinot should, look no further. 2016 was an absolutely beautiful growing season here in Oregon's Willamette Valley. In the world of Pinot noir, our gorgeous weather allowed us to produce some truly exceptional Oregon Pinots. An early budbreak - about a month earlier than usual - in addition to a consistent season without too much heat and just the right amount of rain led to an early and ideal harvest. The fruit we brought in was perfect in every way a winemaker hopes for.
Because summer conditions were warm and consistent, but without the heat spikes of the few previous years, the acitidty that brings balance to Pinot noir was preserved. The berry size was moderate, leading to a better concentration of flavors and more consistency from cluster-to-cluster. The overall result is a glass of wine that you'll enjoy with alacrity. It deserves a spot in your cellar.
Vintage Information:
2016 was an absolutely beautiful growing year that lead to a well-balanced and concentrated wines. An early bud break lead to an early harvest and much like 2015 vintage, the fruit we brought in was picture perfect. Summer conditions in the Willamette Valley were warm and consistent, but without the heat spikes of the few previous years. This preserved the acidity that brings balance to our Pinot noirs. We also had smaller yields than both 2014 and 2015 and the berry size was moderate leading to more concentrated flavors. Overall there is an incredible energy to these wines, they show incredible balance and promise for cellaring.
Serving Recommendations:
Serve this wine from cellar tempterature to slightly cooler than room temperature. Enjoy now through 2026.
