Our flagship wine, The Estate is the most comprehensive expression of our vineyard site, and the wine that truly defines our place in a given vintage. We’ve always aimed to produce profound wines, and we feel that this one has enough depth, energy, and tension to please folks that are eager for bright and immediate wines, and those who prefer classic Oregon Pinot Noir. Patton Valley is a singularly magical place, and these wines are everything we’ve hoped to conjure.
We farm organically under LIVE guidelines which means our ecosystem thrives rather than fighting chemicals. As such, farming here is a lot of work. It is a hands-on approach that keeps us very busy but our vines very happy. In the winery we are hands-off, doing as little as possible to interfere with nature’s course. This approach gives our site, our fruit, and our wines the loudest voice in the room, rather than being quashed out by the processes by which they were made.
The 2015 Estate Pinot Noir is an immediate charmer. The nose is abundant and lively with red and purple fruit, a bit of classic oak spice and earth, and cola. The first sip is juicy and bright, with complexity developing into a layered, and lovely palate. The balance between fine tannin, fruit, acidity and quiet power is compelling. Even, nuanced, and yet surprisingly forward, this is a wine that will suit both the impatient and the thrifty.
93 points from Josh Raynolds at Vinous
