Willamette Valley Vineyards – Dijon Clone Pinot Noir
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USA - OR
Willamette Valley
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The Facts
Origins USA - OR > Willamette Valley
Appellation Willamette Valley
Varietal Pinot Noir
Cepage 100% Pinot Noir
Winemaking The stylistic vision is pure Pinot Noir fruit with a soft, juicy mouthfeel, balanced oak and soft, sweet, ripe tannins. The methodology includes attention to detail from vineyard to bottle. Picked at peak ripeness, the fruit was gently destemmed, with a whole berry component for intra-berry fermentation, which adds lively fruit-forward characteristics. Prior to fermentation, the must underwent a five-day pre-fermentation cold soak providing improved complexity, color and mouthfeel. On the fifth day, the must was inoculated with commercial yeast. After 8-12 days of fermentation cap management by a combination of pulsed air and pump overs, the must was pressed out and allowed to settle in the tank overnight. The wine then underwent malolactic fermentation to impart a softer mouthfeel.
Aging small bins and stainless steel tanks
Alcohol by Volume 13.2%
Annual Production 2,000 cases
Markets California
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The Character
Overall Light and Bright
Aromas Savory and fruit aromas of potpourri, ripe cranberries, white pepper and baking spices
Mouthfeel Fresh acidity and low tannins for a smooth finish
Tasting Notes A bright ruby hue typifies this classically styled Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. Savory and fruit aromas of potpourri, ripe cranberries, white pepper and baking spices wake up the nose. Dried herbs, red cherry and craisins flavor the palate. Fresh acidity and low tannins meld seamlessly for a smooth finish.
Selling Point Naturally-derived Dijon Clones grown in Willamette Valley
Pairings savory dishes like beef bourguignon,
Sustainability Certified Sustainable, Sustainable In Practice
The Story
Founder Jim Bernau traveled with the Oregon Governor's Delegation to Burgundy in the 1980s to seek out French clones to improve our state's quality. These vines were brought back and quarantined at Oregon State University before being propagated for use in Oregon vineyards. Naturally derived Dijon Clones from France being planted in the Willamette Valley was one of the greatest tipping points in Oregon wine quality.
About Willamette Valley Vineyards
Producer Story
Founded in 1983 by Oregon native Jim Bernau with the dream of creating world-class Pinot Noir. Jim cleared
away an old pioneer plum orchard in the Salem Hills and watered the vines by hand using 17 lengths of
garden hose to get the grapelings through their first summer. Willamette Valley Vineyards has grown from
a bold idea into one of the region’s leading wineries, earning the title “One of America’s Great Pinot Noir
Producers” from Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
Producer Story
Founded in 1983 by Oregon native Jim Bernau with the dream of creating world-class Pinot Noir. Jim cleared
away an old pioneer plum orchard in the Salem Hills and watered the vines by hand using 17 lengths of
garden hose to get the grapelings through their first summer. Willamette Valley Vineyards has grown from
a bold idea into one of the region’s leading wineries, earning the title “One of America’s Great Pinot Noir
Producers” from Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
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