2022 Quartz Acorn Vineyard Pinot Noir
The Quartz Acorn Pinot Noir marries ripe blackberry and elderberry flavors with hints of cloves, tobacco, and undergrowth. A deep ruby hue is the backdrop to a luxurious palate with bold, rounded tannins and minerality. This wine exemplifies this property by providing satisfying acidity and immense depth. This vintage will age beautifully for the next 15 years.
96 points James Suckling
Dark berries, iron shavings and sliced green top strawberries. Really aromatic. Medium to full body with firm tannins that open beautifully and spread across the palate. Lots of concentrated fruit on the center palate. Savory at the end. Needs time to open. Give it two or three years.
93 points Wine Spectator
A handsomely structured version, offering deep blackberry flavors laced with forest floor, stony mineral, clove and black tea tones as this builds tannins toward the slightly firm finish. Best from 2025 through 2033.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Yamhill-Carlton
Vineyard Designation
Quartz Acorn Vineyard
Harvest Date
9/28/22
Bottling Date
8/2/23
Alcohol %
14.9
Wine Profile
Production
Sourced from our second estate planting, the Quartz Acorn Vineyard in Yamhill-Carlton. It is a blend of both south-facing and east-facing Pommard, Dijon, Wädenswil clones. Average fermentation time was 20 days in concrete and stainless steel vessels. 100% native, spontaneous ferment. 100% destemmed fermentation. Aged on lees for 11 months in 10% new Taransaud French oak barrels. Limited selection of 14 barrels, with only 331 cases produced.