2022 Shiba Wichern 'Willamette Cuvee' Pinot Noir Willamette Valley

Winemaker Notes: Lively and focused on the nose, displaying mineral-tinged red berry and cherry pit scents and subtle floral and earth nuances. Subtly sweet strawberry and cherry flavors put on weight and take a darker turn toward licorice with air.

Pinot noir blend of 3 vineyards. Havlin (Van Duzer Corridor), Nuestro Sueno (Eola Amity Hills) & Bellevue Cross (McMInnville). pH 3.64, 13.7% ABV, aged in neutral french oak for 24 months

Winemaker and co-owner Akiko Shiba received her engineering degree in Enology and Viticulture from the University of Geisenheim in 2009. Akiko's practical experience is split between the vineyard and cellar as well as between Germany and Oregon. Amongst the wineries where Akiko has gained her practical experience are in Oregon: Evesham Wood, St. Innocent, Ayres and Domaine Serene. In Germany: Franz Keller, Schamari-Muehle, Heyl zu Herrnsheim, Chat Sauvage and Rudolph Fuerst. Before her career change to the wine industry Akiko graduated from the prestigious Keio University and worked in Tokyo as an editor and journalist in the food and drink sector.