2016 Pinot Noir Cuvée
In French, cuvée simply means "blend." For us, it is our opportunity to select barrels of Pinot Noir from across the vintage to craft a delicious and approachable Pinot that embodies the Willamette Valley. 2016 was an abosultely beautiful growing year that lead to a well-balanced and concentrated wines. An early budbreak 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 acitidty that brings balance to our Pinot noirs. We also had smaller yeilds than both 2014 and 2015 and the berry size was moderate leading to more concentrated flavors.
This cuvée blends several sub-appellation sites and clones of Pinot Noir, which perfectly showcases the delicate dance that fruit, spice, tannin and acids of an Oregon Pinot. Vibrant and fruit-forward cherry on the nose, hints of black raspberry and cherry cola, finishing with spice and a a touch of umami. Overall there is an incredible energy to these wines, they show incredible balance and promise for cellaring. You will truly see, taste, and feel the essence of a perfect Willamette Valley Pinot noir with this bottle.
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.
Serve at cellar tempterature, or slightly more chilled than room temperature. Enjoy now through 2026.
