2022 Reserve Pinot Noir
2022 Reserve Pinot Noir
Vintage Notes: The 2022 growing season in the Willamette Valley was defined by contrast and resilience. A cool, wet spring delayed budbreak and slowed early vine growth, setting the stage for a later harvest. Summer brought extended stretches of warmth, allowing vines to catch up steadily and build concentration. As harvest approached, September and early October delivered long, temperate days and cool nights — ideal conditions for preserving acidity while achieving full phenolic ripeness. The resulting wines show depth and generosity balanced by freshness and structure.
Tasting Notes: The 2022 Reserve Pinot Noir is our barrel selection of the vintage — a focused blend highlighting predominantly Pommard Clone (70%) with 30% Dijon 115 from our estate vineyards on Ribbon Ridge AVA. Aged in 50% new French oak, this Reserve is intentionally built to be bolder and more structured. Aromas of black cherry, boysenberry, and violet are layered with subtle cedar.
On the palate, the Pommard core delivers dark fruit concentration and depth, while Dijon 115 lends lift and fine aromatic detail. Silky yet firm tannins frame notes of plum, blackberry, and forest floor, carrying into a long, savory finish marked by clove and a faint mineral edge from Ribbon Ridge’s marine sedimentary soils.
This is a wine of power and composure — structured for longevity, yet beautifully balanced.
