2018 Reserve Pinot Noir
"An attractively fresh and spicy pinot that has some savory complexity, ahead of fresh, sliced red cherries and berries. The palate offers a very concentrated and focused serving of rich, ripe, poached red cherries. Super long and elegant. Drink or hold."
Awarded 94 Points by James Suckling
The fruit was gently de-stemmed, cold soaked for four days, then gradually allowed to warm up prior to fermentation. The fruit was pumped over once a day at the onset of fermentation and then punched down once per day until dryness. It was then settled for 2-3 days prior to being racked to a variety of French oak barrels for ageing.
2018 was the seventh in a string of warm vintages at Bjornson. It was defined by a very dry summer, which made for small clusters and a relatively small crop. July was hot, leading to the first signs of veraison in early August, but our reliable evening maritime winds kept night-time temperatures cool throughout July and August, preserving acidity in the fruit as it ripened. September finally brought a couple of welcome rain events that refreshed the vines and kept them active through the final ripening period.
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Varietal Composition | 100% estate-grown Pinot Noir. |
| Appellation | Eola-Amity Hills |
| Vineyard | Bjornson Vineyard |
| Designation | Reserve |
| PH | 3.41 |
| Aging | 100% French oak |
| Fermentation | native |
| Residual Sugar | 0 |
| Alcohol | 14.10% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 325 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
Awarded 94 Points by James Suckling
"An attractively fresh and spicy pinot that has some savory complexity, ahead of fresh, sliced red cherries and berries. The palate offers a very concentrated and focused serving of rich, ripe, poached red cherries. Super long and elegant. Drink or hold."
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Bjornson Vineyard is part of a scenic 107-acre ramr, located in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley. The vineyard is situated on volcanic soils and planted with 28 acres of wine grapes. We are committed to generating renewable energy, farming sustainably and making wine with minimal handling so that each bottle fully expresses our exceptional terroir.
