The 2022 Estate Pinot Noir captures the essence of Ribbon Ridge AVA with its vibrant ruby hue and a bouquet of cherry, raspberry, and plum, layered with earthy undertones and a hint of mushroom. The cool start and extended summer lend to its bright acidity and lively character. On the palate, expect a medium-bodied wine with fine-grained tannins, floral notes, and distinctive Ribbon Ridge minerality. The finish is long and elegant, offering great aging potential.
Bottled September of 2022, we encourage you to cellar this beautiful bottle. Drink 2025 to 2031.
THE VINTAGE
The 2022 wine harvest in Oregon saw favorable conditions for vineyards, especially after the challenging snow and frost in mid-April. The growing season started with a cool spring, delaying bud break and flowering. However, the summer brought moderate warmth and sunshine, allowing the pinot noir vines to catch up. With the delayed start to the growing season, we were lucky to have a beautiful extended summer and harvest that extended into late October; the weather held steady with minimal rain, resulting in excellent fruit quality. Yields were average to slightly above, with balanced acidity and concentrated flavors, making for a promising vintage across the valley.
ELEVATION – 630 - 680 feet
CLONE – Pommard, Dijon 777 & 115
PRODUCTION – 1050 cases
ALCOHOL – 14.2 %
THE VINEYARD
Sourced entirely from our Estate vineyard in the Willamette Valley’s Ribbon Ridge AVA. This is a reflection of all clones planted on our vineyard and thrive in Wellsdale and Dupee soils.
Production notes
- 1050 Case Production
- 30% New French Oak
- Pommard, Dijon 777 and Dijon 115 pinot noir clones