Violin Willamette Valley Pinot noir 2022

2021 vintage notes Get ready for the gorgeous Violin 2021s! The reddest of Will’s Pinots, this harmoniously weaves a satiny ribbon of sweet raspberries and lightly spiced red currants, set off by floral and red licorice highlights. From winemaker Will Hamilton: A wine that could legally/technically carry the Eola-Amity Hills appellation, with only around 4.5% from First Man Vineyard in the North Valley. Fresh and bright, the poised and focused frame leads toward a satin and spiced finish. The finesse is striking. The biggest component comes from the high elevation Koosah Farm (10 barrels), but also includes Sojeau Vineyard (four barrels), Sylvia’s Vineyard (six barrels), Witness Tree Vineyard (five barrels), and the Easternmost block of Temperance Hill Vineyard called “12 Rows” (4 barrels). Aged on lees in 228L barrels until the second week of December ’22, allowing for nearly six weeks of time to come together in tank before bottling on January 23rd, 2023. 775 cases, 13% alcohol. Sinc