2018 Holloran Pinot Noir Dundee Hills
Tasting notes
Spicy red cherry with cinnamon greet the nose, with a back layer of classic earthy Dundee Hills present. The palate shows dusty cherry with grilled orange, highlighting the coo climate component of this Pinot Noir. The finish extends, with firm tannins with very bright acid. Enjoy with Pan Seared Strip Steaks with Mushrooms. or Wild Mushrooms & Spinach Lasagna.
Drink 2022 – 2030, decanting recommended in early years.
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Vineyard | Le Pavillon & ANA |
| Alcohol | 13.60% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 221 |
The fruit we source for this wine comes from our Le Pavillon and ANA vineyards in the Dundee Hills.
Le Pavillon was planted in 1972, and the Pinot Noir blocks consist of 60% own-rooted Pommard, and 40% a blend of Dijon 114, 115 and Wadenswil. It is farmed organic and biodynamic. Elevation is 580’ – 690’, primarily south facing.
ANA vineyard was planted starting in 1974, and the blocks are 38% own rooted Pommard (south facing), and 62% Dijon 777 (west facing). ANA is also farmed organic and biodynamic. Elevation is 260’ to 475’.
These two vineyards contain old vine, own rooted Pinot Noir blocks that are some of the oldest in the Willamette Valley. This wine benefits from the deep roots of these beautiful old vines.
Following a mild & dry winter, spring 2018 was quite cool, leading to a later than average bud break. The summer was slightly warmer than average, leading to typical harvest timing of mid-September through early October. We destemmed 100% of the fruit, and fermented in small lots, using indigenous and cultivated yeasts. Aged 18 months in 10% new French oak barrels.
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