2022 Winemaker's Series Heritage Clones Pinot Noir

TASTING NOTES FROM THE WINEMAKER

Abundant aromas of wild blackberries, ripe plum and black currant are complemented by a background of warm cedar and a hint of orange peel. The bramble fruits are equally present on the palate as they are on the nose of the wine. Round tannins coat the palate with lush fruit and savory earth. The Heritage Clones Pinot Noir is an extremely approachable and versatile expression of our estate in the Dundee Hills.

VINTAGE OVERVIEW

The 2022 growing season was full of surprises that resulted in a miracle harvest of delicious, age-worthy wines with balance and vibrancy. The vintage kicked off with a cold and wet spring that turned worrisome when an unusually late-season freeze event affected lower-lying sections of the vineyard. Slowly but surely, temperatures began to warm by mid-May and continued to rise throughout the summer allowing the vines to flourish. Harvest commenced on September 13, almost four weeks behind recent vintages. Fortunately, moderate temperatures and clear skies facilitated a steady intake of fruit until finished on October 21.