Willamette Valley

Medium

Cork

From Pommard clone vines on a north-facing block cooled by a wind that blows through the site; only about 7% whole-cluster fermentation in an oak vat, followed by 18 months in 70% new French oak barrels. Pungent aromatics of violets and turned earth, gorgeous blue fruits, mushrooms. It's gloriously charming, and the texture is wholly of elegance and delicacy. Soy and smoked sea salt, concentrated wild bramble fruits. The most complete Pinot Noir effort I've tasted from the Willamette Valley in 2021.

Pinot Noir / Pinot Nero

Abbott Claim, Due North Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton, Oregon, USA, 2021

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From Pommard clone vines on a north-facing block cooled by a wind that blows through the site; only about 7% whole-cluster ferme

Abbott Claim, Due North Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA 2021

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