2016 Freja Estate Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountains, Oregon
Regular price $26.00
Unit price per
100% Pinot Noir
Harvested by hand, aged in Oregon, Hungarian and French barrels (10% new), and then held at the winery until he thinks the wine is ready to drink. Yes, this is the current release! Clearly , this is not the everyday approach to Willamette Valley Pinot! At 2016, this Pinot Noir has already had some time to mature, allowing the flavors to develop and integrate.
Willy Gianopulos has been growing Pinot on the Laurelwood soils of the Chehalem Mountains since 1988 and making his own wine since 1998. Compelling aromas feature scents of dark cherry, ripe raspberry, charcoal, fresh earth, sweet spice and crushed chalk. It’s vibrant and fresh on the palate, and continues to open up after time in the glass.
If you are looking for a high-quality and nuanced wine from the Chehalem Mountains in the Willamette Valley, this is it!