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.
The fruit as whole clusters is 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 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
‘Good wine is for everyone’ is the mantra of Byron Dooley, winemaker at Seven of Hearts. These are wines that truly reflect the best of their terroir, while still being aimed at appealing to as wide an audience as possible.
There’s no wine snobbery at Seven of Hearts......
