Purple Hands - Dundee Reserve Pinot Noir

dlzisman
Nov 1
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Vintage: 2022

Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir

Country: USA

Appellation: Dundee Hills, Oregon

Vineyard: Haakon/Lenai Vineyard, Dundee Hills AVA

Viticulture & Vinification

Dry-farmed and organically certified. Fermented using a mix of Pied de Cuve, native yeasts, and some commercial strains. 20% whole cluster for 2022, with vintage-dependent skin maceration. Bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve vineyard character.

Vintage Details

Located 28 miles southwest of Portland, the Dundee Hills AVA has iron-rich Jory soil formed from ancient lava flows. The 2022 vintage showcases this unique geology, producing balanced and expressive wines from hand-selected vineyard blocks.

Tasting Note

Funky and earthen aromatics of smoky sea salt, violets, and turned earth. The palate features cool dark berries, black tea, wild anise, and smoky spices. Fresh red fruit with notes of blood orange, cranberries, and chalky minerality. Chewy tannins and lively acidity provide structure and aging potential.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sugar: N/A

Acidity: High

Style: Complex, structured, and expressive