2023 Legacy Helen’s Pinot Noir
NOTES FROM THE WINEMAKER
Section 41.4 is the most consistent section of Pinot Noir we work with. Year in and year out, we see bright red fruit and floral aromas that leap from the glass, like tart pie cherry, red plum, and hints of raspberry. Undertones of dried flowers and spice frame the rich fruit aromas. The palate is vivid and enticing, as new French oak helps to frame the mouthfeel, providing structure and vibrant energy. With time in the glass, new layers of earth, spice, and fruit emerge. This wine will be exciting to revisit for years to come
Wine Specs
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 were 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