This Brittan Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2023 showcases an intricate blend of flavors with a dark fruit profile highlighted by raspberry, blackberry, and black currant. Accents of dried herbs, barrel spice, tobacco, fennel, and five-spice add layers of complexity, while a hint of coffee complements the brambly intensity typical of Brittan wines. The vineyard, located in the foothills of the Coast Range southwest of McMinnville, benefits from a challenging site that enhances the character of the wines produced. The 2022 vintage was marked by a cool, wet spring, yet the vineyards thrived through late-season warmth, achieving an ideal ripeness.

Composition: 100% Pinot Noir. Vine age: Planted in 2001. Soil: Limited topsoil.
Winemaking: Traditional fermentation methods used to enhance the natural flavors of the grapes.
Aging: Aged in oak barrels to impart subtle spice and round out the texture.

Wine Critic Reviews

Wine Enthusiast (93): Floating up to ethereal territory, this light-bodied wine offers an aromatic gift of orange marmalade flecked with bits of cranberry and coriander. Lemon-driven acidity highlights a crisp and tangy flavor similar to a cross between cranberry fruit leather and cherry-flavored sparkling water. A perfect wine to enliven a summer's evening.

Owen Bargreen (93): The 2022 Brittan Vineyards ‘Estate’ Pinot Noir offers ash and stony essence on the nose alongside red rose petals, orange peel and suggestions of menthol. The palate is fresh and concentrated with vibrant underlying acidity. Showing good weight and length, this beauty has a long way to go in the cellar.