Wine Reviews

Aromas rich in savory, woodsy and spicy notes lead to vibrant black cherries, grilled plums, mushrooms, star anise and a touch of black pepper. Distinctive for a broad Willamette Valley bottling, this is lively and medium-bodied.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley is delicately floral, with dusty dried strawberries and rose tones forming its understated bouquet. It’s softly textured with juicy acidity and ripe wild berry fruits, taking on a hint of sour citrus toward the close. An herbal thrust punctuates the finale as the 2021 tapers off long and spicy with a gentle grip of fine tannin

#9 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2023

Precise and elegantly structured, with detailed raspberry, savory tea and crushed stone accents that gather richness and tension toward refined tannins.

This wine is a tale of two pinots. Aromatically, it is big and rich, with lots of black cherries, milk chocolate and cedar. The first sip reveals the gear shift as tart red raspberry and cherry flavors unite with tangy lemon and saline notes. The combination of silky tannins and juicy acidity provides balance.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (not yet in bottle) features bright cranberry, raspberry, orange peel, aniseed and lavender on the nose. The medium-bodied palate already feels complete, offering a balance of grainy tannins, mouthwatering acidity and generous, perfumed fruit. As it spends time in the glass it gains amplitude as it continues to unfold its concentrated flavors, and its juiciness calls you back to take another sip