2022 Hyland Coury Clone/ Pinot Noir
The Hyland Coury Clone is consistently a favorite bottling of ours with its distinctive herbal nose that evolves into floral aromatics. The 2022 Hyland Estate Coury Clone Pinot Noir, sourced from historic vines planted in 1973 in the McMinnville AVA, offers a more introspective profile. Sourced from one of the oldest blocks of vines in the Willamette Valley, the old-world clone make for a beautifully structured wine that is enjoyable now but designed to cellar well.
This is a spice driven (versus fruit driven) wine that evolves beautifully in the glass. It starts off as savory on the nose and palate but give it a moment and you will see woodsy notes and a beautiful floral finish. It is this dynamic, evolving wine that continually brings us back to analyze and savor. These beloved old vines yield a wine of layered nuance: cranberry, black tea, lavender, and a distinct volcanic minerality unfold slowly.
The palate balances vibrant red fruit with savory spice and fine-grained structure, finishing with elegance and quiet persistence. It is a soulful tribute to one of the valley’s most cherished vineyards — and with a heavy heart, we share that 2022 marks our final vintage sourcing fruit beyond our own estate. This wine stands as both celebration and farewell.
