2016 Pinot Noir, Vieux Amis

Pinot Noir

OR - Willamette Valley - Willamette Valley

$54.00 / 750 mL Bottle

Alcohol 14.6%
pH 3.58

Titratable Acid 4.7
Bottling Date 10/03/20

Gold/Best Somm Choice 21

Dark fruit-driven, with ripe cherry, black raspberry, voilets, peppery spice and silky texture. Tannins are mature and fine-grained, with a lengthy finish. All estate fruit. At harvest: Brix – 22.8-24.2; pH – 3.35-3.42; At bottling: alc. – 14.6; pH - 3.58; TA - 4.7. 275 cases made. Gold medal winner and Pinot Noir of the Year at the 2021 Sommeliers Choice Awards in San Francisco.

Notes

Another warm year with fully ripe flavors and tannins.

Maker Name

Jerry Sass

Vineyard/Orchard Name

Wild Winds and Walnut Ridge