Pray Tell 2021 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

“In 2021, an exceptional growing season as many will point out, I worked with three different vineyards for Pinot Noir. All farmed organically (or biodynamically) and situated in the more southern section of the valley - two in the Eola-Amity Hills and one in the Van Duzer Corridor. All three are in same boat of warm days and nights cooled by strong Pacific winds that rip through the break in the coastal mountain range. It sets up an idyllic ripening timeline for sugars, flavors, and physiological compounds that impact the wines structure to progress in tandem (*pushes up nerd glasses* and says aloud, "We love that.").Aged for 14 months in 25% new French oak, 25% terra cotta Amphora, and 50% neutral oak. Further aged in bottle to allow the wine to rest. Ready to enjoy now or for a long time to come.”- Tom Caruso Winemaker Notes