Oregon

2020

100% Pinot Noir

ESTATE HISTORY

In the early 1980's, Oregonian Tom Huggings found himself intrigued by the notion of creating great regional wines in the heart of the Willamette Valley.

Tom’s dream was rooted in facts. Through his occupation as an agricultural insurance specialist in the 1970’s, he knew what to look for in potential vineyard sites. Tom convinced a handful of close friends and family members to invest with him in purchasing a 35 acre wheat field on Oak Grove Road, just a few miles west of Salem, on a site he felt was ideal for growing grapes.

TERROIR

Sourcing: Wetherell Vineyards (Umpqua Valley), Mistletoe Vineyards (Mount Pisgah), Eola Hills' Legacy Estate Vineyard (Eola-Amity Hills), Oak Grove Vineyard (Eola-Amity Hills), Daffodil Hill (Eola-Amity Hills).

VITICULTURE

Sustainable farming. The vineyards are dry farmed, which lessens the potential for runoff and helps to protect groundwater sources. Necessary steps are taken to select biological treatments for pests and disease, such as spraying with mineral oil for mite and powdery mildew pressure.

WINEMAKING

Eola Hills Reserve Wines are aged in a variety of French and American barrels to provide a subtle complexity to these premium varietals. Overall, an estimated 12-15 percent new wood is used each year. For the Reserve Pinot Noir, no more than 30 percent new wood is used.

TASTING & FOOD PAIRINGS

This reserve Pinot Noir is a thoughtful barrel-selection showcasing the finest lots in the cellar which were fermented separately by vineyard and block and blended to create a perfect picture of each given Oregon vintage. Flavors of dark cherry, ripe berries and earth mingle with smoky tannins in this premium Pinot.

This elegant wine can be enjoyed on its own or paired with lightly seasoned foods. Try it with salmon garnished with lemon peel and dill, or with a marinated and grilled pork tenderloin, served with an arugula, goat cheese and blueberry salad.