2022 Elouan Oregon Pinot Noir

GROWING SEASON

Winter conditions persisted into April, delaying flowering and extending the season. Cool temperatures in May and June further delayed the vintage. Temperatures finally warmed in July and August, but cool nights ensured adequate hangtime and flavor development. The hot temperatures helped accelerate ripening with the rains holding off until mid-October, allowing for an extended ripening period. The nearly ideal late-season weather allowed the fruit to develop complex flavors and bright acidity. We began harvesting grapes in early September and completed our harvest by mid-October.

WINEMAKING PHILOSOPHY

Pinot Noir is at its most pure and nuanced when grown in a temperate, cool climate. The delicate attributes of this grape along with its tendency for early maturation mean that Pinot Noir requires lower temperatures and ample sunlight to achieve optimal ripeness. The unique climate, diversity of soil types, and the gentle sunlight's influence on both canopy and fruit form the foundation of this wine's northern character.