2021 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir
Yamhill-Carlton AVA
94 Points & Wine of the Week - Paul Gregutt
94 Points & Editors' Choice - Wine Enthusiast
Tasting Notes
Beautiful aromas of purple flowers, sweet cherries, and anise jump out of the glass. The palate has wonderful, juicy acidity with a complex mixture of red berries and hard spices like white pepper and five spices. Wave after wave of fruit and savory spice hit during the mid-palate, creating a vibrant yet silky Pinot Noir experience that leads into an extremely long, satisfying finish.
About Shea Vineyard
Shea Vineyard sits in the heart of the Yamhill-Carlton AVA and is farmed by our friends Dick & Deirdre Shea. This is arguably the most famous vineyard for Oregon Pinot Noir because of the many well-known wineries that make a Single Vineyard Shea wine, including our sister brand Elk Cove Vineyards and neighbors Ken Wright, Bergstrom, Penner-Ash and others. It's worth checking out the Shea Vineyard website to learn more about this unique vineyard. Wines from Shea vineyard are earthy with a black cherry kick
2021 Vintage
The 2021 vintage was an exceptional year. The timing of weather events was key to our success in 2021. We experienced a bit of rainfall during bloom which helped to lower yields by producing some hens and chicks (variable-sized berries). Then a historic heat event happened during late June which brought worrisome temperatures at a time that luckily did not result in any damage to our grape crop. Growth resumed normally once temperatures cooled with average heat from July through September bringing even ripening to the plentiful small, loose clusters. For Pinot Noirs, expect intense color and flavors bursting out of the glass, while white wines and rosés are fruit-forward with great acidity and balance.