2023 Winemaker's Series Whole Cluster Pinot Noir

NOTES FROM THE WINEMAKER

Whole cluster fermentation yields intense aromatics of fresh red fruit, baking spice, earth, and dried floral elements. The palate is fresh and vibrant with cranberry, juicy cherry, and a hint of wild Oregon grape. This wine is lighter in body yet supported by a solid backbone of tannin. Drink young, and serve slightly chilled.

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.