| Producer | Freja |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Oregon |
| Subregion | Chehalem Mountains |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Sku | 05150 |
| Size | 750ml |
| ABV | 13.00% |
Willy Gianopulos has been growing Pinot on the Laurelwood soils of the Chehalem Mountains since 1988 and making his own wine since 1998. With a winemaking heritage from his family in Greece, a chemical engineering degree from Sweden and a love for Burgundy ignited by a magical visit to the Cote d’Or, Gianopulos takes his own path to Pinot Noir deliciousness. Harvested by hand, aged in Oregon, Hungarian and French barrels (10% new), and then held at the winery until he thinks the wine is ready to drink, this is not the everyday approach to Willamette Valley Pinot!
This is the current release of his “Reserve” bottling, made from a few blocks of 100% Wadensville clone Pinot and aged 24 months in French oak (50% new). It’s darker, richer and deeper than the “regular” bottling with black and red cherry fruit accented by notes of allspice, rose petal, cocoa and black tea. There’s a definitely touch of Wadensville wildness to the aromas and flavors and a distinctly floral, spicy, long, finish. Ready now and enjoyable for 5+ years, this is terrific value.
For You If: You like your Willamette Valley Pinot Noir on the darker, spicier, side or just with enough bottle age to be all the way ready.
Not For You If: You prefer your Willamette Valley Pinot to be all about the fruit - this layers smoke, earth and spice notes on top of rich black fruit.
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