MGM 1.5 L 2012 Bjornson Pinot Noir - Family Cuvee
91 points, Wine Spectator
The warm summer days of 2012 were tempered each evening by cool marine breezes flowing over the Eola-Amity Hills via the Van Duzer Corridor, a low-point in Oregon’s Coast Range. The resulting fruit was extraordinarily complex and developed into a wine with fruit-forward aromas and flavors balanced with soft tannins and bright acidity.
Tasting Notes from Andrea Fulton, Sommelier at The Joel Palmer House Restaurant:
Explosive notes of mineral against a backdrop of black cherry and blackberry with a rich floral perfume that lingers in the nose. Toasty red cherries in the mouth with a sturdy structure that balances fruit, forrest floor and black tea. The lengthy finish promises glory with age. In two years this wine will give up more secrets, and in five to ten years, you will surrender completely.
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Noir, Dijon Clones 777, 115, Wadensvil & Pommard |
| Appellation | Eola-Amity Hills |
| Vineyard | Bjornson Vineyard |
| Harvest Date | 10/11/2012 |
| PH | 3.64 |
| Aging | Aged for 16 months in French Oak barrels – 22% new oak |
| Alcohol | 0.00% |
| Volume | 1.5 liter |
| Cases Produced | 127 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Oregon |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
