| Producer | Martin Woods Vineyard |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Oregon |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 05776 |
| Size | 750ml |
| ABV | 13.50% |
Organic/Bio Lower ABV Within the foothills of the Coastal Range, Hylands was planted in the early 1970s to Charles Coury's "suitcase clones" and remains dense in Coury Clone Pinot today. This is simply beautiful Pinot Noir, transparent in color, perfume and palate and gloriously long in every way. If you like Kelley Fox's work in Maresh Vyd then this is for you.
It's worth quoting Decanter's spot-on 96 point tasting note in full: "From one of the oldest vineyards in the Willamette Valley, this Pinot Noir comes from own-rooted blocks planted in both 1988 and 89. Winemaker Evan Martin described Hyland's signature as having a ‘noble reduction’ and not much skin tannin. This Pinot Noir offers complexity without power. It's a playful dance of aromas, including blueberries, macerated plums, and a sprinkle of mulling spices, smoked cinnamon and an orange peel twist, all wrapped up with rose petal flourishes. Off the bat, it shows the silken texture that's possible with the own-rooted Pinot Noirs in the Willamette Valley. The palate offers a mix of blue fruits, spicy red berries, and mouthfuls of smoky violet tones. It's a captivating wine at such a young age. On the palate, it’s a savoury delight, showing off beautiful minerality, well-balanced acidity, and just the right touch of astringency due to the well-thought 17 months on lees. Simply elegant, I guess that's what they call a classic."
For You If: You're after beauty in your Pinot Noir - not that there's not plenty of substance and even a bit of power here, but it's really all about elegance, grace and finesse.
Not For You If: You're looking for thickness/plushness - this is palate-coating but in a more transparent, pure, style.
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