varietal: Pinot Noir (Clones: Coury, Pommard and Dijon 115 & 777)
appellation: McMinnville, Willamette Valley, OR
vintage: 2021
alcohol: 13.5%
ta:6.7 g/L
ph:3.52
Winemaker Notes: Just north of the Van Duzer Corridor, nestled in the foothills of Oregon’s Coast Range, the gentle slopping bench of Hyland Vineyard is in a uniquely isolated spot. The site benefits from cooler average temperatures in the summer and warmer average temperatures in the winter allowing for a longer and more uniform ripening period. Planted in 1971 by Pinot pioneers Charles Coury and Dick Erath, the vineyard consists of 185 planted acres on 95% Jory volcanic soils in the McMinnville AVA. The elevation is between 600’ – 850’.
Tasting Notes: Aromas of ripe Italian plums perfumed by notes of violets, ripe red cherries, and a subtle hint of soft leather, backed by velvety tannins and a touch of minerality.
Barrel Program: 12 months 50% Neutral French, 50% New French. With each clone aged separately before final blending.
Acclaim: 92 Points – James Suckling
