2023 Fennwood Vineyard Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes:

A mix of several great Pinot Noir clones planted in Willakenzie soils. We've found that Fennwood always produces a ripe, dark fruit driven Pinot Noir with great complexity and richness. Enticing aromas of candied violets, dark cherries and pepper lead to a melange of sour black cherries, plums, caramel and exotic baking spices on the palate. The mid-palate texture is plush and layered with soft, well-integrated tannins that carry through a long, satisfying finish. Only 200 cases were made!

About Fennwood Vineyard:

Owned by the Hampton Family and situated within the beautiful hills of the Yamhill-Carlton AVA between the small towns of Carlton and Lafayette. Fennwood Vineyard was first planted in 2007 & 2008 by David Adelsheim and later expanded with further plantings and clones by the Hampton Family in 2016 & 2019. The site has a complex mix of clones matched with several Marine Sediment soils that produce deep, richly fruited Pinot Noir with a perfect touch of floral elegance and spice. 

2024 Vintage:

A whirlwind of a vintage, in 2023 September rains slowed the pace of harvest, bringing relief to our crew and vineyard partners and enhancing hang-time. Our growing season started slow with a late bud break, followed by steady ripening during a classic Oregon summer with warm days and cool nights, punctuated by one August heat spike. The welcome September rains gave our vineyard sites the hang time they needed for slower ripening and intense flavor development. Fruit arrived from our 20+ vineyard partners from September 15th through October 6th in beautiful condition with smaller-than-average yields. Expect intense, fruit-forward wines from this vintage.