2023 Winemaker's Series Heritage Clones Pinot Noir

NOTES FROM THE WINEMAKER

The 2023 vintage of our Heritage Clones Pinot Noir opens with a burst of ripe, juicy marionberry, that leads to aromas of blackberry, raspberry, and other brambly fruits, which are complemented by rich, red earth tones. On the palate, black plum, dark cherries, and baking spices play together. A touch of new oak supports the fruit, while succulent acidity adds freshness to a long, generous finish.

VINTAGE OVERVIEW

The 2023 vintage will be remembered as a year of abundance with harmonious grapevine development for all growing regions in the Northwest. As winter transitioned into spring, temperatures remained relatively cool, delaying bud break into late May. The weather pattern then shifted to moderately warm and dry, creating excellent conditions for an accelerated bloom that led to perfect pollination and abundant fruit set. Our vineyards ripened in the final two to three weeks of September, creating a condensed window for optimum harvest, a challenge our vineyard and winemaking teams are fully equipped to handle. Thanks to the remarkable summer and fall weather, yields were greater than average and exceeded our own estimates. The wines crafted from the 2023 vintage display excellent quality demonstrated by generous flavors and complex textures.