As wine ages, each barrel imparts its own flavors and aromas on the wine inside. That’s why our founder, David Teppola, developed a barrel-select process many years ago, a method we follow to this day. When it came time to bottle this 2017 Oregon Pinot Noir, our winemaker tasted each barrel, and then blended only the best in a way that highlights the finest qualities of the vintage. We create one “barrel select” bottling for every vintage.

 

Another warm year for the Willamette Valley, this 2017 Barrel Select Pinot Noir has a definitively fruity and floral nose - notes of black cherry, plum and violet, with a bountiful and nuanced character on the palate. Give it an hour to breathe and you will be rewarded. For a simple dinner, try this with a roasted beef tenderloin and a wine reduction sauce or a big, juicy blue cheese burger. 

 

Enjoy now through 2025.