2023 Meyer Vineyard Pinot Noir

Single clone Dijon 115 grown at high elevations within the Dundee Hills in shallow Nekia volcanic soils with some deeper Jory. 

Tasting Notes

Deep, saturated ruby color with bold notes of ripe Bing cherries, anise, and hibiscus floral notes. The palate is dense and tightly structured, with black raspberry, black cherry, and a hint of red licorice and cinnamon stick. Capable of aging gracefully!

About Meyer Vineyard

We have been participating in a grape swap with Lemelson Vineyards for many years now using fruit from a 2001 planting of Pinot Noir planted between 550 and 800 feet. This beautiful vineyard is tucked up high into the famed Dundee Hills AVA and offers a classic example of Pinot Noir growing on volcanic Jory and Nekia soils. The site is farmed using organic methods to encourage healthy, living soils while taking extra care to minimize water usage and respect wildlife habitat.

The 2023 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.