Two Messengers Pinot Noir 2021
Winemaker:
Felipe Ramirez
Region:
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Varietals:
Pinot Noir
Clones:
Pommard/114/115/777/Wadensvil/667
Maturation:
12 months in 100% French oak (25% new)
Analysis:
13.8% alc/vol | TA: 5.9 g/L | pH: 3.56
The culmination of 70 small lots, all fermented separately, begins here
AVAs & Vineyards
Eola Amity - Eagle Crest, Eola Springs, Popcorn. McMinnville - Hyland. Yamhill Carlton - Fairsing, Gran Moraine, Stardance. Willamette Valley - Croft
Vintage
The 2021 vintage is outstanding; another hot and dry year in Oregon delivered balanced and beautiful fruit, resulting in deeply colored wines already showing intense aromatics. Tannins are falling right in line with lovely natural acidity, meaning 2021 vintage wines look to be very enjoyable in their youth, requiring little or no cellar time.
Winemaking
The fruit was 100% de-stemmed and underwent an indigenous ferment in two and five-ton stainless steel open top tanks. The grapes were allowed to “infuse” as whole berries at a moderate temperature, in an oxygen rich environment until pressed. The wine then matured in 100% French oak barriques (25% new) for 12 months.
Tasting Notes
The nose is fresh and approachable, opening up with a vibrant mixture of sour cherry, rhubarb, iron essence and graphite. The palate is succulent and filled with tart cranberries and blueberries. Generous acidity and polished tannins bring into being a dynamic yet harmonious Willamette Valley Pinot Noir.
89 pts
“A funky/earthy nose, with aromas of blueberries, roasted bone marrow, violets, loam and orange peel. The wine's acidity is brisk, with soft tannins and flavors like black cherry, dark chocolate and spearmint.”
Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast (June 2023)
89 pts
“Lean and dry, with a fruit-leather edge, this gives off a scent of strawberry and pink peppercorn, the dried fruit flavors delivered with a rustic grip.”
Patrick J. Comiskey , Wine & Spirits (January 2023)
92 pts
“Generous and sleekly layered, with polished raspberry, pomegranate and black tea flavors that finish with supple tannins. Drink now through 2030.”
Tim Fish, Wine Spectator (July 2023)
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