Speaking of his Burgundian discovery as “love at first sight,” David Lett, founder of Eyrie Vineyards, credits Pinot Noir as his “raison d’etre” for coming to Oregon in 1965. Southern Willamette Valley is home to more than 100 vineyards and 25 wineries. 2017 Beaux Frères Upper Terrace Pinot Noir ($110) devours the senses with dark chocolate covered cherry, black berries, warm baking spice, cherry cola, crushed lavender, orange hibiscus tea, worn leather, wet granite, seductively graceful, crushed silk palate, wide and long, 2018 Bergstrom Le Pré du Col Vineyard Pinot Noir ($80) dazzles with a puree of black berries, exotic spice, black tea, damp underbrush, white pepper, worn leather, ample and bold, layered, broad shouldered, chewy tannins, long mineral driven finish, long age-ability, 2016 Trisaetum Winery Ribbon Ridge Estate Pinot Noir ($55) offers tart red and black berries, crushed violets, warm baking and exotic spice, forest floor, white pepper, elegant, vibrant, juicy, lean and silky tannins, mineral-driven finish *sold out, I encourage you to buy any of their beautifully crafted wines, 2016 Utopia ‘Paradise’ Estate Reserve Pinot Noir ($65) draws attention with aromas of dark berries, warm baking spice, licorice, forest floor, worn leather, wide on palate with silky tannins, vibrant acidity, long finish. Yamhill-Carlton AVA is comprised mostly of marine sediment, some of the oldest soil in Willamette Valley, that drain quickly. Willamette Valley Vineyards is an Oregon-based wine producer, known for its varietal Pinot Noir wines and other cool-climate grape varieties. A very long finish. Same as Yamhill-Carlton AVA. Pinot Noir is defined here by black fruit, spice, earth, and cocoa, wines boarder on rustic at times with moderate to high structure, fine tannins and high acidity. © 2021 www.sctimes.com. Pair with: grilled salmon, spice rubbed pork tenderloin, baked ham in a raspberry glaze or baked Brie cheese. Chehalem Mountains AVA contains all three important hillside soil types of the region—basaltic, ocean sedimentary, and loess. All of which bring their own elements from the dirt they come from. Vineyard. Known as a gentle place to grow Pinot Noir because it is insulated from daytime heat by the Willamette Valley River and its distance from the winds of the Van Duzer Corridor allows the AVA to cool slowly. Although it is one of the warmest areas during the day, it cools quickly at night. February and March cooled down and rain nourished the soil heading into spring. 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May, June, July and August were very warm throughout the state and above average for those months. Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Auction Wines Served. Our Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is made with 100% estate grown fruit from all six of our vineyard sites: The Winery Estate, Mount Richmond, Five Mountain, Clay Court, Goodrich and Windhill. The wine is super integrated and very complex with a silky mouthfeel. Pinot Noirs here tend to be red-fruit driven and softer. A view of Willamette Valley's Chehalem Mountain AVA from Alloro Vineyard. Dundee Hills AVA is comprised of mostly basaltic soil, with some marine sediment. In Oregon's Willamette Valley, Elegant Pinot Noir for Less than $40 Oregon’s Willamette Valley is widely considered the next best place after Burgundy for quality Pinot Noir. The estate was founded in 1983 by Jim Bernau. The best Willamette Valley wineries produce Pinot Noir. Willamette Valley, OR- Reminiscent of a French wine, this Pinot Noir has aromas and flavors of black cherry, raspberry, sweet herbs and rose petals with a finish that is lively and vibrant. This estate bottling is sourced from three of its best vineyards and sees 10 months in French oak. I explore the globe through the lens of a wine glass—preferably full—celebrating the communal experience of wine and food and illuminating the stories beyond the bottle. As his son Jason explains, after falling in love with this finicky grape, his father sought the region best suited to its particularities—finding it in western Oregon. 2014 Antica Terra ‘Antikythera’ Pinot Noir ($150) defies description. I’m the author of the award-winning Rockin’ Red Blog and have been voted one of the 15 Most Influential Wine Bloggers in the United States. A long length of finish. Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. engages in the production and sale of premium, super premium and ultra premium varietal wines. Only 637 barrels were produced of this “18” vintage. Willamette Valley Vineyards was born. Wonderful flavors of ripe cherry, strawberry, anise and earthy notes fill the palate. 2015 Anne Amie Estate Pinot Noir ($45) offers red and black fruit, baking spice, cola, black tea, worn leather, elegant, lean and focused, long-fine grain tannins, 2016 Trisaetum ‘Coastal Range Estate’ Pinot Noir ($55) delivers vibrant dark red fruit, warm baking spice, Chinese five spice, dusty cocoa, white mushroom, minerality and floral notes, sleek and focused energy, high-grain tannins, long acidity, 2017 Gran Moraine Pinot Noir ($35) offers red and black berries, crushed red flowers, dusty earth, cured meat, and black tea, bold yet sophisticated, fresh, driven, 2016 Wilakenzie Terres Basses Pinot Noir ($75) delivers bold notes of black berries, black tea, forest floor, and cured meat, layered and complex, firm shoulders, 2016 Lenne Estate ‘South Slope’ Pinot Noir ($55) opens with juicy red and black fruit, warm baking spice, leather, bold yet approachable, silky texture, long mineral-driven finish, 2017 Penner-Ash Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir ($72) explosion of red fruit, warm baking spice, fresh herbs, lavender, damp underbrush, sweet tobacco, layers, poised, silky tannins, long finish, I write about my three passions: wine, food, and travel. This AVA produces Pinot Noirs that are warmer, bolder, with more spice notes. Bright and punchy, with soaring aromatics, the 2018 is just so full of energy. It has a gorgeous, bright ruby color to the edge with precise high-toned aromas of crushed red fruits, cherry pit, and black cherry. The 2018 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) is a fabulous appellation-level wine. Appearing like an upside-down shaped “U,” this area is cut off from the central valley heat, instead it is impacted by fog and wind, and has a higher ambient temperature. Selecting one bottle from each of these producers was excruciating. These sites are comprised of both Pommard and Dijon plant material, with multiple clones represented. Today, this winery is making award-winning Pinots and this one is a must-try. Some of the founding members of Willamette Valley - Jason Lett (son of David and Diane Lett) of ... [+] Eyrie Vineyard, Dick and Nancy Ponzi of Ponzi Vineyard, David Adelsheim of Adelsheim Vineyard, Harry Peterson-Nedry currently of RR Wines, and Susan Sokol-Blosser of Sokol Blosser Winery. Only 637 barrels were produced of this “18” vintage. Willamette Valley Vineyards is an Oregon-based wine producer, known for its varietal Pinot Noir wines and other cool-climate grape varieties. The estate was founded in 1983 by Jim Bernau. It’s well worth exploration. Pairs well with salmon, lamb, pork or filet mignon. 2016 Youngberg Hill ‘J Block’ Pinot Noir ($60) delivers plump black fruit, warm baking spice, cherry cola, forest floor, energetic with depth, firm acidity, long tannins, 2015 Yamhill Valley Vineyards ‘Tall Poppy’ Pinot Noir ($75) offers tart red and black fruit, baking spice, black tea, crushed roses, smooth, fruit-forward, long finish, 2016 Day Wines Momtazi Vineyard Pinot Noir ($54) opens with dark fruit, spice, herbal, forest floor, complex, moody, integrated tannins, driven and balanced, 2014 Mayasara Asha Pinot Noir ($45) dazzles with beautifully integrated cherry, smoke, damp underbrush, black tea, and crushed roses, smooth, elegant, drinking at its peak, highly refined. Home of some of the planet’s most amazingly elegant and expressive Pinot noir, the Willamette Valley is a pastoral, mixed landscape of green, bucolic rolling hills, dramatic forestlands and small, independent, friendly wine growers. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. I explore the globe through the lens of a wine glass—preferably full—celebrating the communal experience of wine. It is strongly affected by the late-afternoon winds blowing through the Van Duzer Corridor. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. McMinnville AVA is primarily marine sediment, with some basalt and alluvium. This wine has 100 mentions of red fruit notes (cherry, strawberry, raspberry). 2012 Elk Cove Vineyards Mt. The highest point in Willamette Valley is located in this AVA, Bald Peak at 1,633 feet, resulting in a geography and climate that differentiates it from the other viticultural areas. Made with the same winemaking techniques, these wines express the terroir of their unique vineyard sites. Richmond Pinot Noir – Racy acidity, velvet tannins, some raspberry tea and red cherry accent. While the northern valley is divided into sub-AVA’s to acknowledge its unique qualities, excellent Pinot Noir is also produced south of Salem—it’s only a matter of time before this too is divided into sub-AVAs. My work appears in print and digital lifestyle publications, including Snooth, The Daily Meal, Palate Press, USA Today’s 10Best Eat Sip Trip, and Basil & Salt Magazine. WVV was established in 1983 by a dedicated group of wine enthusiasts committed to producing among the highest quality Pinot Noirs while being good stewards of the land. Some bring richness and depth, others minerality and tannin structure. It consists of Dundee Hills, McMinnville, Chehalem Mts. 2017 Iris Vineyard ‘D Block’ Pinot Noir ($39.99) offers tart red and black fruit, warm baking spice, tea, dried roses, toasted hazelnuts, bold and firm on palate, vibrant acidity, mineral finish, 2016 King Estate Domaine Pinot Noir ($70) opens with loads of red fruit, warm baking spice, tea, dried roses, rich with nice vibrancy and lift off the palate, lean and focused, 2016 Sweet Cheeks Winery ‘Triple Block’ Estate Pinot Noir ($35) delivers loads of fresh bright berries, warm spice, rose petal tea, cherry cola, licorice, silky, approachable, vibrant, View of Willamette Valley's Yahmill-Carlton AVA from Penner Ash Winery. The Pinot from this region is widely considered to be among the world's finest. Left Coast Wines. Willamette Valley Vineyards is an Oregon-based wine producer, known for its varietal Pinot Noir wines and other cool-climate grape varieties. 2011 Penner-Ash Wine Cellars Palmer Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir – Bright acidity, silky tannins, red cherry, and pomegranate fruit. Spring is oftentimes rainy and … This past year I took a deep dive into the fruit of their labor, studying and tasting dozens of Pinot Noir wines throughout the valley—resulting in this extensive list of what I consider some of the region’s top bottles. Willamette Valley Vineyards has collaboratively grown its estate vineyards through partnerships like the merger with Oregon wine pioneer, Bill Fuller of Tualatin Vineyards (established in 1973), the O'Briens of Elton Vineyard (established in 1983) and Loeza Vineyard (planted in 2015). YAMHILL VALLEY VINEYARDS CHARDONNAY 2018 ($28)—Yamhill Valley is part of the Willamette Valley region and the winery, begun in 1983, planted this Chardonnay block in 2005. The 2018 Estate Pinot Noir expresses the terroir of our three vineyards — the original planting by Founder Jim Bernau at the winery in the Salem Hills, Tualatin Estate planted by Oregon wine pioneer Bill Fuller in the foothills of the Coastal Range and Elton planted by Dick and Betty O'Brien on the east face of … Willamette Valley AVA comprises the entire region from Portland to Eugene. 2018 Vintage Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2018 was the 8th warmest year for Oregon and a drought year in the Northwest. Pinot Noir grown here tends to be richer and bigger across the board, more textural and voluptuous. Willamette Valley Vineyards was born. In 1983, Jim Bernau moved to Oregon from California and cleared an old plum orchard in Salem Hills and planted Pinot Noir vines. The Willamette Valley AVA is a fertile triangular region of more than 100 miles long and up to 60 miles wide. Its product brands include Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, Whole Cluster Pinot Noir, Dijon Clone, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Founders Reserve Pinot Noir, Signature Cuvee Pinot Noir, Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir and Estate Vineyard Chardonnay. The Valley climate provides an elongated grape-growing season that is said to be ideal for Pinot Noir. The fruit is more concentrated with lower yields, higher acidity and tannin traction, not necessarily big wines, just rounder. Willamette Valley Vineyards was born. Often compared to Burgundy, the pinnacle of Pinot perfection, the Willamette Valley stands proudly as an ideal growing region for this delicate grape. “Pinot Noir is a particularly philosophical grape,” muses Jason Lett of Eyrie Vineyards, in Willamette Valley. It is geographically protected by the surrounding larger land masses. 2017 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir Our 2017 AVA Pinot Noir Series represents the different areas within the Willamette Valley American Viticulture Area including Chehalem Mountains, Dundee Hills, McMinnville, Ribbon Ridge and Yamhill-Carlton. The potential of Willamette Valley Pinot noir continues to attract the investment of serious growers and winemakers both locally and from abroad, as naturally the finished wines bring accolades from professionals and enthusiasts. Michelle Williams “Pinot Noir is a particularly philosophical grape,” muses Jason Lett of Eyrie Vineyards, in Willamette Valley. The estate was founded in 1983 by Jim Bernau. The Pinot Noir feels fuller across the palate, with fine grain tannins, fruit characteristics appear darker but not riper. This estate bottling is sourced from three of its best vineyards and sees 10 months in French oak. A combination of determination and extraordinary people has brought Willamette Valley Vineyards from a bold idea to one of the region's leading wineries, earning the title "One of America's Great Pinot Noir Producers," from Wine Enthusiast Magazine. In 1966, David and Diana Lett removed a derelict orchard, prepared the ground, and planted the first modern grape vines in the region, calling the south end of the Dundee Hills home. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Ribbon Ridge AVA is contained within the larger Chehalem Mountains AVA. If the brilliant 2019 CHAD Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is an indication of the general quality of the vintage, consider today’s offer a 2019 Buyer’s Alert. As a tribute to these individuals, we have created this special blend of Pinot Noir sourced exclusively from the Willamette Valley. 2016 Eyrie Pinot Noir Sisters ($45), named for the three Pinot Noir varieties on the site, offers red fruit, floral notes, spice and tea, elegant with a freshness that lifts off the palate, 2015 Domaine Drouhin ‘Laurene’ Pinot Noir ($60) offers dark fruit, loads of dried flowers, fresh herbs, roasted hazelnut, spice, a captivating wine, like liquid cashmere, long and sultry, balanced *sold out, 2016 vintage available, 2016 Sokol Blosser ‘Orchard’ Pinot Noir ($75) opens with red and blue fruit, spice, dried herbs, violets, chewy tannins, dusty, concentrated, long finish, 2016 Stoller Family Estate Reserve Pinot Noir ($40) delivers stewed black berries, rose petals, spice, cured meat, tea, damp underbrush, juicy, vibrant, grippy tannins, fresh, long mineral-driven finish *sold out, 2017 available, 2016 Torii Mor ‘Olson Estate Vineyard’ Pinot Noir ($60) offers fresh berries, herbal notes, warm baking spice, licorice, lean, fresh acidity, focused, *sold out, 2017 available, 2014 Native Flora ‘The Heretic North Slope’ Pinot Noir ($100) well-aged notes of dusty earth, minerality, smoke, spice, complex yet integrated, elevated, structured with long finish, wild yet sophisticated like its winemaker, A View of Willamette Valley's Eola-Amity Hills AVA from Bethel Heights Vineyard. Red berry fruit, flowers and spice are some of the many nuances that take shape, but more than anything else, the 2018 is a joyous wine that bursts at the seams with fruit and immediacy. Today, the region is home to over 600 wineries, all upholding the original vision. You may opt-out by. Winter is typically cool, wet and mild. November 2017 was warm followed by a cold December and then a warm January 2018. I recommend getting to know each of these wineries and journey through their entire portfolios. Founded in 1983 by Oregon native Jim Bernau with the dream of creating world-class Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley Vineyards has grown from a bold idea into one of the region’s leading wineries, earning the title “One of America’s Great Pinot Noir Producers” from Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Willamette Valley Vineyards Barrel Select Pinot Noir | Vivino A Red wine from Oregon, United States. Founded in 1983 by Oregon native Jim Bernau with the dream of creating world-class Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley Vineyards has grown from a bold idea into one of the region’s leading wineries, earning the title “One of America’s Great Pinot Noir Producers” from Wine … In 1983, Jim Bernau moved to Oregon from California and cleared an old plum orchard in Salem Hills and planted Pinot Noir vines. The soil is comprised entirely of marine sediment. 2017 Ponzi Aurora Vineyard Pinot Noir ($105) dazzles with wild bramble berries, black licorice, cherry cola, dusty cocoa, brown-sugar peppered bacon, rich, bold, layers of tension, structure, silky mouth-feel, long acid-driven finish *In the future, this will be included in the newly established Laurelwood AVA, 2017 Alloro Vineyard Riservata Pinot Noir ($50) offers fresh black and blue fruit, exotic spice, cured meat, violets, cherry cola, ample and weighty, rich, refined, elegant, structure *In the future, this will be included in the newly established Laurelwood AVA, 2017 Flâneur ‘La Belle Promenade’ Pinot Noir ($55) delivers bright, intense fruit, spice, cherry cola, smooth tannins, elegantly long finish, 2015 Adelsheim ‘Elizabeth’s Reserve’ Pinot Noir ($50) the history and breadth of Willamette Valley in a bottle, blue fruit, warm spice, fresh lavender, Herbs de Provence, elegant, refined, feminine, layered, long, silky, collect this last vintage, 2017 Le Cadeau Merci Reserve Pinot Noir ($80) opens with leaping aromatics, red berries, herbal notes, spice, fresh violets, rich, elegant, silky tannins, lean, 2017 Bells Up Winery ‘Candide’ Nemarniki Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir ($54) delivers notes of dark and red berries, Herbs de Provence, fresh lavender, cherry cola, exotic spice, youthful, vibrant, A few of Willamette Valley's Dundee Hills AVA Winemakers. © 2021 Forbes Media LLC. Lavinea sources grapes from five vineyards and each vineyard is located within a different AVA spread out across the Willamette Valley - Tualatin Estate Vineyard, Lazy River Vineyard, Temprance Hill Vineyard, Nysa Vineyards, and Elton Vineyards. Today, this winery is making award-winning Pinots and this one is a must-try. I write about my three passions: wine, food, and travel. 2017 Bethel Heights Vineyard ‘Flat Block’ Pinot Noir ($60) opens with fresh red fruit, white tea, fresh herbs, spice, damp underbrush, elegant, complex, silky, long mineral finish, 2016 Lingua Franca Estate Pinot Noir ($60) delivers red and black fruit, spice, dried roses, slate-driven minerality, smooth, focused, complex, long finish, 2016 Big Table Farm Pelos-Sandberg Pinot Noir ($62) dazzles with bright red fruit, warm baking spice, preserved orange peel, dried roses, elegant, focused tension, chewy tannins, *sold out, I encourage you to buy any of their beautifully crafted wines, 2015 Zena Crown ‘Slope’ Pinot Noir ($75) bold notes of dark fruit, spice, black tea, dusty earth, dried tobacco, slate, worn leather, a cab-lovers pinot, powerful tannins, yet elegant, stunning *sold out, 2016 vintage available, 2017 Lavinea Temperance Hill Pinot Noir ($75) dazzles with dark ripe berries, warm baking spice, dried herbs, crushed roses, black tea, worn leather, bold with ample body and grippy tannins yet elegant, long acid-driven finish, gorgeous with long age-ability, 2018 Brooks Winery Runaway Red Pinot Noir ($28) while an entry-level for Brooks, it’s got a great story, was dear to Jimi, and way over-delivers on price, juicy red fruit, fresh floral notes, spice, kiss of cola, light, approachable, well-structured, super enjoyable, A view of Willamette Valley's McMinnville AVA from Youngberg Hills Winery. In 1983, Jim Bernau moved to Oregon from California and cleared an old plum orchard in Salem Hills and planted Pinot Noir vines. Vineyards are typically planted in shallower soils strongly influenced by the afternoon winds of the Van Duzer Corridor, resulting in smaller, highly concentrated fruit with a bright, elevated character and high acidity. The Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is a blend of a number of different vineyard sites from numerous AVAs. All of their Pinot Noir is single vineyard with the intent to show the unique expression of each site. Jeff Anderson is sommelier at Westside Liquor. Willamette Valley is an ideal location for the Pinot Noir grape, as the long, hot summers and balmy ripening seasons allow the grapes to reach full ripeness, and express their deliciously luxurious flavors and aromas. See … and Willamette Valley fruit coming off more than seven different vineyard sites. I hold an Advanced certification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. All rights reserved. Layers of dark fruit, spice, slate driven minerality, forest floor, black tea, concentrated tension, high toned structure, long, dazzling. I loved it. Arguably the most charismatic grape, devotees recognize its illumination of site as supreme. The Letts were soon joined by nine like-minded families with the same focus—produce world-class Pinot Noir. Eola-Amity Hills AVA is mostly volcanic basalt from ancient lava flows, combined with marine sedimentary rocks and alluvial deposits. Heady aromatics of raspberry, blackberries and spice notes fill the glass. Today, this winery is … Learn more from the South Willamette Winery Association. , super premium and ultra premium varietal wines is more concentrated with lower yields, acidity. 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