Evesham Wood, “Illahe Vineyard” Pinot Noir

At this very moment, we are witnessing the evolution of a world-class terroir in Willamette Valley. Like Burgundy, the elite producers here handcraft varietal bottlings of Pinot Noir that shine with distinction and nobility. What Evesham Wood accomplishes in their remarkable, fair-priced wines is indicative of why Oregon is truly special, but today’s “Illahe Vineyard” chisels it in stone.What you’re getting in this distinguished bottling is naturally farmed Pinot Noir, an outstanding single-vineyard site, and a mere 200-case production in the acclaimed 2016 vintage. It’s a lot to take in for one bottle of affordable wine, but one thing that rings loud and clear is that it doesn’t seem feasible, nor does it seem fair, for these low prices to remain steady. Winemaking sensation Erin Nuccio of Evesham Wood constantly delivers one of the great values in the world of Pinot Noir, and its pleasures are only magnified for those who are Burgundy aficionados. It perfectly evokes soil character,