2021 Holloran Pinot Noir Dundee Hills
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, ownrooted 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.
Tasting Notes: Spicy red cherry with cinnamon greets the nose, with earthy notes. The palate is elegant and shows dusty cherry notes. The finish is quite focused and persistent, and includes plenty of crisp acidity.
Pairing: Enjoy with Roasted Chicken with Tarragon Jus.
Drinking: 2024 – 2032, decant in the early years*
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| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Appellation | Willamette Valley |
| Vineyard | Le Pavillon & ANA |
| Designation | Dundee Hills |
| Alcohol | 13.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 03/29/2023 |
| Cases Produced | 336 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Oregon |
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.
