2022 Pinot Noir Zenith Vineyard
Zenith Vineyard, planted in 2003, is a LIVE Certified sustainable property situated just over a mile from our estate in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. Our collaboration with Zenith began in 2018 when we sourced Tempranillo grapes from their vineyard. Impressed by the fruit’s quality, we expanded our partnership in 2020 to include their Pinot Noir in our portfolio. Despite its proximity, Zenith’s wines offer a stark contrast to our volcanic estate. Its low elevation, protected southeastern aspect, and silty sediments deposited by the Missoula floods lead to a wine that is consistently well-behaved, characterized by its textural plushness and an open, expressive wine.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Pinot Nior
Appellation
Eola-Amity Hills
Alcohol %
13.3
Wine Enthusiast
94
Wine Profile
Awards
94 Points - Decanter
Vintage Notes
The 2022 vintage was a rollercoaster of a season. It began with a frost event
that affected many parts of the Willamette Valley. Our Estate was spared on
account of our later-than-average budburst date, but most feared the loss of their
entire crop. Thankfully, ample spring rains followed and contributed to bountiful
yields across the Valley. We were then graced with one of the longest seasons in
over a decade, one that lasted well into October with sunshine and 80 days
without rain. It was an astonishing vintage and a winemaker’s dream.
Production
200 Cases