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2018 Temperance Hill Pinot Noir

Eola-Amity Hills AVA

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$60.00
/ 750ml
SKU: 18PRPNTP

93 Points - Vinous Media

92 Points - James Suckling

Tasting Notes

Deep, dark cherry fruit is framed by beautiful floral and exotic spice tones. Our 2018 Temperance Hill shows lots of dark fruit layers woven into a beautifully exotic Pinot Noir with a deep yet elegant finish.

About Temperance Hill Vineyard

This second-generation vineyard was first planted in 1981 on what is believed to be the remnants of an ancient volcano. Exposed to the cold Van Duzer winds at an elevation between 660 and 860 feet, Temperance Hill is one of the cooler sites in the Willamette Valley. Soil types are Nekia, Rittner, and Jory with varying slopes and exposures making it a very complex vineyard site. Temperance Hill is an organically farmed vineyard that uses certified Salmon-Safe methods.

The 2018 Vintage

2018 was a vintage for rich, bold flavors in Willamette Valley wines. Starting hot and dry through the spring and summer, by September rain was a welcome relief. Cooler temperatures during harvest slowed ripening and increased hang-time. With multiple vineyards ripening simultaneously in October, our crew put in long hours at the end of crush. Their hard work has paid off with bold fruit-forward red wines and fresh, stone-fruited white wines that veer into the tropical. 2018 was a warm vintage that ended cool giving us wines with a captivating combination of flavors.

Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Eola-Amity Hills AVA
Vineyard Designation
Temperance Hill
Alcohol %
13.5

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