2023 REDOLENT ‘THIS MUST BE THE PLACE’ PINOT NOIR - $40
Our 2023 This Must Be The Place Pinot Noir continues to highlight the Pappou block of Pelos Sandberg Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills, but this year, we are thrilled to incorporate fruit from the famed La Cantera Vineyard in the Chehalem Mountains for the first time. This wine is a study in two historic Pinot Noir clones—Pommard from Pelos Sandberg and Wädenswil from La Cantera. The Pommard brings depth, structure, and classic fruit intensity, while the Wädenswil adds vibrancy, floral aromatics, and a lifted, high-toned character. The idea for this wine is a tribute to Oregon's beautiful Willamette Valley, where we call home.
The 2023 presents an aromatic medley of red currants, crushed strawberries, and wild raspberries, with hints of fresh thyme. The palate bursts with vibrant red fruit, juicy cherry, cranberry, and spiced red plum, wrapped in supple tannins and a bright, lifted finish. Expressive and ready to drink, this wine showcases the Pinot Noir purity of these two remarkable vineyard sites.