In the last few years, the Willamette Valley Pinot Noir has become a small production wine consisting of select barrels from the estate vineyard that form an approachable and accessible wine while relatively young. This carefully assembled blend takes advantage of a relatively cool vintage compared to recent years, providing a natural balance with acid for lift and longevity, coupled with depth and richness.
Pinot noir grapes sourced from the Luminous Hills Vineyard. The fruit as whole clusters are taken straight from the vineyard to cold storage where it is frozen for four to five weeks, after which it is immediately pressed very slowly over the course of several days, producing an intensely concentrated, aromatic, rich and layered dessert wine. Bright acidity balances the sweetness making this both refreshing on its own terms, or as a companion to both the sweet and savory. Time in the bottle will reward.
