Lonesome Rock 'The Estate' Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, USA 2022

Among the most northwestern vineyards in the Willamette Valley, Lonesome Rock sits in a cool, sunlit bowl at high elevation, nestled within the ancient volcanic soils of Oregon’s Coast Range. Rising mountains to the north and west shelter the site from early fall rains, while sunny days and cool nights generate a pronounced diurnal temperature shift.

These conditions lend to an unusually extended growing season, enabling grapes to ripen slowly and preserve their natural acidity. Yields are naturally low, producing small, intensely flavored clusters — a winemaker’s dream. The result: unique Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of rare depth, perfume, structure, and electric acidity — with exceptional longevity.

Fresh and precise with violet, lavender, and black cherry aromas, this is a hedonistically fruited wine with a texture that unfolds with air and time in your glass. A long and penetrating finish will allow the '22 Lonesome Rock to drink well for a decade. Rewards decanting.

"Also the second vintage for this cuvée, from vines planted between 2007 and 2015, the 2022 Pinot Noir The Estate is a saturated ruby color and has a lush bouquet of violets, black raspberry preserve, sweet sage, and mossy earth. Ripe and inviting, it has a polished texture, with ripe tannins, a medium to full-bodied feel, and a very pretty, umami-accented finish." Jen Dunnuck 93