00 Wines 'VGR' Very Good Red Pinot Noir, Oregon, USA 2022

'VGR' Very Good Red Pinot Noir 2022 is a beautifully pure and finely detailed expression of Oregon Pinot Noir from the precision‑driven team at 00 Wines. The 2022 vintage opens with lifted aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry, and crushed raspberry layered with rose petal, subtle spice, and delicate earthy notes. Silky and vibrant on the palate, it balances bright acidity with refined tannins and a mineral‑tinged finish that reflects the cool‑climate vineyards of the Willamette Valley. Elegant, energetic, and impeccably balanced, “VGR” lives up to its name—an expressive, terroir‑focused Pinot Noir that offers both immediate charm and impressive finesse.

"The 2022 Pinot Noir VGR is youthfully flinty to begin, requiring plenty of air to reveal blackberry, rhubarb, cinnamon stick and woodsy undertones. The medium-bodied palate offers expansive, layered flavors. It’s balanced by juicy acidity and has a long, nuanced finish. It will benefit from 2-3 years in the cellar or some time in a decanter." Wine Advocate 93