Description
Vintage Notes
The 2021 growing season began with heavy early summer rains that impacted pollination, resulting in a notably light crop. This was followed by record-setting heat and prolonged dry conditions, allowing the fruit to ripen fully and evenly. The combination of low yields and warm conditions produced wines with concentration, structure, and depth.
Sourced entirely from Block A, a 3.6-acre parcel sitting at approximately 850 feet in the Dundee Hills, this section benefits from shallow Jory volcanic soils and steady afternoon sun exposure. As part of our single-clone series, this wine highlights the structural backbone of Clone 114 within this site, where smaller clusters and a higher skin-to-juice ratio contribute to depth, tannin, and darker fruit expression.
Tasting notes
Deeply saturated and fragrant, the 2021 Clone 114 Pinot Noir layers rich notes of black cherry and cola with a fresh, floral lift of lavender and spice. The palate is vibrant and focused, where silky, soft tannins meet bright acidity and elegant, ripe fruit with a subtle mineral edge.
Accolades
Savor NW wine Awards – 96 Points and Double Gold
Jeb Dunnuck – 92 Points
Wine Enthusiast – 90 Points
NW Wine Report – 90 Points
