Description
Eola-Amity Hills Keeler Estate Pinot Noir 2016 Authentique
Variety: Pinot Noir 100%
Demeter certified biodynamic
Pale ruby red color, with garnet shades.
On the nose it distributes emotions with grace and elegance. It has widespread aromas of red currant, blackberry, and wild berries. Citrus fruits are represented by dried orange zest, then geranium and green tea and hints of aromatic herbs. Spices are featured with licorice and vanilla. Finally, notes of undergrowth make even more charm and prestige to a vine that in these lands can reach heights of normal excellence.
On the palate it is the supreme beauty of the whole. When each factor moves in the right direction, adding up or compensating, to get it all in one. Powerful, elegant and deep wine.
Burgundy has strong rivals to continue being the best of the best for Pinot Noir.
Excellent representation of Pinot Noir from the US state most suited to its cultivation: Oregon.
Eola-Amity Hills Keeler Estate Pinot Noir 2016 Authentique
Keeler Estate Vineyard is a Demeter certified biodynamic site located in the heart of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA on a southwest facing hill. Eola-Amity Hills AVA is also nested in the macro denomination Willamette Valley AVA.
Soil: sedimentary and shallow and rich in marine fossils, an ancient reminder of the ocean that once covered Oregon.
After the harvest, it macerates cold for a week. Subsequently it ferments part in rotating oak vats, in vertical oak vats and in stainless steel containers. Part of the mass is left to ferment in whole bunches.
Refines for 16 months in 228-liter, extra-fine-grained Burgundy French oak barrels. The woods in the barrels come from the forests of Fontainebleau, Troncais, Vosges and Allier.
It does not undergo any filtration or clarification, it becomes clear simply by means of decanting.
It does not undergo any filtration or clarification, but simply by means of decanting.
