2021 Holloran Pinot Noir Le Pavillon
The Le Pavillon Vineyard site in the heart of the Red Hills AVA in Dundee, is our oldest and most unique vineyard. This 10 acre site features own-
rooted Pommard clone Pinot Noir planted in 1972, along with Chardonnay and Riesling, making it one of the oldest surviving vineyards in the Willamette Valley.
The soils are volcanic-based Jory with subsurface parent material of fractured basalt. The vines are not irrigated, forcing the roots to seek water and minerals deep underground. The average elevation is 617 feet, with a south facing 9.7% slope.
This vineyard has been farmed organically since 1999 and biodynamic since 2006, The Pinot Noir clones are primarily Pommard, with some Wadenswil, 114 & 115 grafted on to other original plantings, to provide clonal diversity.
The wine pours a lovely deep burgundy color, with a nose of cherry, cranberry & rhubarb. On the palate, pretty cherry flavors mix with teaberry and spices. The finish shows red cherry with ripe,
abundant tannins framed by bright acidity. Enjoy with Grilled Pork Chops with Rhubarb Sauce.
DRINKING
Drink 2026-2038. For earlier consumption decanting for several hours is recommended.
| Download Wine Notes |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Appellation | Willamette Valley |
| Vineyard | Le Pavillon |
| Designation | Dundee Hills |
| Alcohol | 13.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 03/22/2023 |
| Cases Produced | 482 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Oregon |
2021 Le Pavillon Pinot Noir
The 2021 growing season was warmer than the 20-year average. The ‘heat dome’ experienced in late June (temps over 115 for a couple days) had no significant effect as the berries had just
set. We picked by hand, then hand sorted, and destemmed 100%, and fermented primarily with cultivated yeasts. After a gentle pressing, we aged it 18 months in French oak barrels, 8% new.
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