2022 Twomey 'Prince Hill' Pinot Noir Dundee Hills

Winemaker Notes:  In the glass, this Pinot reveals itself with a deep garnet hue, a prelude to its captivating aroma. Wild cherries dance with delicate rose petals, entwined with whispers of turned earth, whole clove and the subtle warmth of white pepper. Black tea infusions meld gracefully with macerated blackberries and the tang of mountain raspberries.

Upon the palate, the wine unfolds in layers of complexity: black cherry richness interwoven with savory nuances, accented by hints of candied ginger. Its weighty presence is met with finesse, as fine-grained tannins embrace its structured form, guiding towards a finish that lingers with notes of cola, anise, and a lingering floral sweetness, carried on the gentle current of well-integrated acidity.

The 2022 Prince Hill Vineyards Dundee Hills Pinot Noir exemplifies the arresting beauty of this legendary Willamette Valley sub-AVA and a vintage of unparalleled distinction. As the tendrils of spring and early summer cast their cool embrace upon our vineyards, anticipation hung heavy in the air. Yet, our vines stirred with a vitality that foretold the bountiful season ahead.

Fortune smiled upon us at flowering, gracing our fields with ideal conditions and promising an abundance of fruit—provided the elements remained kind until harvest. And indeed, they did. Abundant sunshine and dry days lingered well into October, while cool evenings bestowed upon us the gift of measured ripening and nuanced flavor development.