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2022 Soter Vineyards Origin Series Laurelwood District Pinot Noir
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Vineyard Notes
The Northern Willamette Valley is Oregon's most recognized appellation for cool climate wines, and it is in the northern part of this valley where the finest vineyards are found. Wines of the Origin Series are a reflection of the unique climates, geographical features, and growing conditions that embody each distinction region where we source our grapes. Preservation of place is essential to our winemaking philosophy, and in accordance to our environmental principles, all of the vineyards we work with are at a minimum certified sustainable.
The Laurelwood District is located on the north and east-facing slopes of the Chehalem Mountains. It takes its name from the unique soil series that predominates the area and is comprised of 15-million year-old basalt overlain with windblown sediments called loess. The 2022 vintage represents the first bottling of this young and distinctive AVA.
Tasting Notes
This wine is from Pinot Noir grown at Dion Vineyard, a beautiful south-facing slope on the back of the Chehalem Mountains. This site was planted in the 1970's and much of the vineyard is still on its own roots, a rare find these days. This is the earliest site we harvested in 2022. The wine has chalky tannins with great structure and flavors of alpine berries commingled with iron and spice.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Willamette Valley
Alcohol %
13.8