2021 Pinot Noir Flat Block
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- Certified Organically Grown
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- Harvest date: October 3, 2021
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- Grapes at harvest: Brix: 22.7, pH: 3.12, TA: 7.5 g/L
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- Finished wine: Alcohol 13.6%, pH: 3.36, TA: 5.6 g/L
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- Barrel aged 11 months in French oak, 50% new barrels
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- Cases produced: 145
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- Bottled unfined August 30, 2022
The Flat Block is a three-acre section of our Estate vineyard planted in 1979 on a flat rocky bench in the center of a southfacing slope. The soil is volcanic, very shallow and gravelly. The vines are 100% own-rooted Pommard selection, some of the last own-rooted Pinot noir remaining in the Willamette Valley. It has been encouraging to see that while we know we can’t hold on to them forever, our oldest vines continue to thrive into their fourth decade.
WINEMAKER NOTES
In 2021 the old vines at Bethel heights experienced something of a renaissance, producing not only wines of quality but also, relative to the past few years, decent quantity as well. The 2021 Flat Block is as bountiful, effusive, and ebullient as ever, showcasing a whole range of fruit over racy acidity and delicate, gossamer tannins.
ACCOLADES
97 Wine Advocate
"Capturing the essence of Eola-Amity, this Pinot is deeply structured yet supple and generous, with raspberry and blueberry flavors accented by wet stone, clove and other dusky spices. Finishes 2021 Pinot Noir Flat Block continually evolves as it spends time in the glass, its aromas opening from dried red cherries and cranberries to nuances of bergamot, aniseed and oolong tea leaves. The medium-bodied palate is surprising—it explodes with concentrated, spicy fruit! It has a very fine, chalky texture, seamless acidity and a long, nuanced finish."
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