Walter Scott X Novo Vineyard Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, USA 2023

Walter Scott Wines was founded with a simple but ambitious goal: to craft world-class wines that capture the depth and energy of the Willamette Valley. Ken Pahlow and Erica Landon have built Walter Scott into one of the world’s most acclaimed wineries.

Ken’s journey through St. Innocent, Patricia Green Cellars, and Evening Land Vineyards provided an invaluable education, shaping his philosophy and deepening his understanding of site-driven winemaking. Most impactfully, his time alongside Dominique Lafon left a lasting imprint, revealing the discipline, work ethic, and uncompromising commitment to learning that exceptional winemaking demands. This pivotal mentorship ignited a relentless drive for excellence—one that continues to define Walter Scott and sparked an obsession with Chardonnay.

Today, Walter Scott stands as a benchmark producer in the Willamette Valley, earning international acclaim for wines that are both precise and profound. Through it all, Ken and Erica remain fiercely focused—knowing that great wines are made with intention, respect, and an uncompromising pursuit of quality. 

" Spiced cherries, dried herbs, pine, and crushed flowers emerge from the 2023 Pinot Noir X Novo Vineyard, which is a silky and medium-bodied Pinot Noir coming from the Eola-Amity Hills. It’s supple on the palate, with fine tannins, a balanced feel, and a savory, stony textured finish. It was entirely destemmed, followed by aging in 228-liter barrels for 15 months, and it saw 40% new oak." Jeb Dunnuck 95