2022 Lonesome Rock Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes

Bringing together the unique clonal mix, soil types, and exposures that tell the story of each vintage, “The Estate” is the blend that expresses the unique soul of the Lonesome Rock Vineyard. Fresh and precise with violet, lavender, and black cherry aromas, this is a hedonistically fruited wine with a texture that unfolds with air and time in your glass. A long and penetrating finish will allow the '22 Lonesome Rock to drink well for a decade. Rewards decanting.

Winemaking Notes

With 3 separate picks on October 5th, 16th and 21st, the fruit was harvested by hand into tiny bins to ensure uncrushed fruit arrives at the winery. Meticulously hand-sorted and 100% destemmed berries are cold-macerated for 4-5 days, fermented with ambient yeast, and hand-punched down during fermentation. Transferred to 100% French oak (20% new) and aged in cold cellar for 10 months before a light filtration at bottling.

Details

Vintage: Second

Cases Produced: 725 (750ml); 15 (1.5L Magnums)

Years Planted: 2007, 2015

Harvest Dates: 10/5, 10/16, 10/21/2022

Clones: 667, 777, Wadenswil, PN50

Cropload: 2.4 tons/acre or 33 hl/ha

Winemaker: Isabelle Dutartre

Release Date: 3/5/2024