2021 Evening Land 'La Source - Seven Springs' Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills

Winemaker Notes: The aromas of this Pinot Noir are bright and botanical, yet dignified. On the palate, it's concentrated with rich fruit buttressed by lively acidity and distinguished tannins.

At Evening Land Vineyards, we strive to make wines that reflect the essence of the vineyard from which they come. This is done through highlighting the unique conjunction between a specific place, nature, and a distinct moment in time. We work with one unique and exceptional vineyard site, Seven Springs Estate, and seek to reflect its greatness in each bottle produced at our hands. The history and natural beauty of Seven Springs were the initial draws to this majestic vineyard site. Here, freshwater flows with abundance, and clay-rich soils foster conditions for warm, dry summers. To capture the essence of this compelling place in a glass of wine is one of nature’s many gifts.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Wine & Spirits - "La Source routinely draws from the block in Seven Springs with the shallowest soils. This is a spicy wine, with hauntingly savory scents of tea, fruit blossoms and purple plum. The texture will leave a lasting impression: It’s staggeringly beautiful, fleshy and assertive, the dark cherry flavors bursting with personality, the tannins giving the wine a saturated feel. This will give years of pleasure as it ages. If you can buy six, open one every other year."


James Suckling - "Attractive nose of lavender, strawberries, red cherries, cinnamon and some mint chocolate. Sleek and medium-bodied, with fine-grained tannins. Gentle and well-framed. All in balance. Drink or hold."


Wine Enthusiast - "This stately Pinot Noir captures your attention with its aromas of blackberry compote, earth, leather and sweet pea flowers. Flavor-wise, its black cherries and a cup of black tea with lemon. Fine-grained tannins, elevated acidity and restrained alcohol suggest you may enjoy this wine from now until 2034. "


Wine Spectator - "Silky and fragrant, with gracefully complex cherry and tart blueberry flavors highlighted by forest floor, wet stone and black tea flavors. Ends with refined tannins. Drink now through 2032. 1,377 cases made."