Willamette Valley

Medium

Cork

Score Range 97-98. Crafted by winemaker Gilles de Domingo, ‘MCMLXIX’ (or ‘1969’) pays tribute to an era of renegades and cultural upheaval. While The Beatles filled the airwaves with Abbey Road, the Vietnam War raged, Woodstock defined the counterculture movement, and humanity landed on the moon. At the same time, on Dopp Road in the Chehalem Mountains, Dick Erath planted Pinot Noir vines that would become Chehalem Mountain Vineyard. This wine stands as a homage to the pioneers, past and present, who helped spark the revolutionary spirit of the Willamette Valley. Founded in 1978 by Dr. Robert and Corrine Gross, Cooper Mountain Vineyards is one of the early Willamette Valley wineries, located about 16 kilometres southwest of Portland. The estate has been Demeter Biodynamic certified since 1999, with vines rooted in marine sedimentary soils. In the glass, the wine is deeply complex from the first aroma to the final sip. There is an earthy intensity that recalls walking through an old redwood grove surrounded by pine and Douglas fir. Perfumed florals and unsweetened cocoa powder add layers of complexity, while the finish is long, mineral-scented, and utterly compelling. The wine carries buoyant energy and a terrific textural quality across the mid-palate, balancing velvety richness with vibrant tension. A limited special auction lot bottling for the 2026 Willamette Valley Wine Auction.

Pinot Noir / Pinot Nero

Cooper Mountain Vineyards, MCMLXIX, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Chehalem Mountains, Oregon, USA, 2024

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Score Range 97-98. Crafted by winemaker Gilles de Domingo, ‘MCMLXIX’ (or ‘1969’) pays tribute to an era of renegades and cultura

Cooper Mountain Vineyards, MCMLXIX, Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA, 2024

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