By contrast, the 2023 Pinot Noir Louise Vineyard is from the lowest elevation site, where the vines are sheltered from the wind and can be ten degrees warmer than the Eileen Vineyard. This wine is brighter by comparison in the glass and lifted with notes of cinnamon, pomegranate, pine needles, dried earth, and potpourri. Medium-bodied, it has a chalky texture, a refined feel, fine-grained tannins, and savory elements that shine through, with mushroomy earth on the finish. Drink 2025-2040.
96 points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2025)
Louise is the yin to Eileen's yang, sitting low on the eastern side of the property, protected from the Van Duzer winds. There's a fullness to the aromatics, a lushness with really rich tones of violet, and ripe Oregon blackberry and a twinge of exoticism. It shows plushness in its youth and ample spice. There's a delicate approach to the winemaking here to manage extraction and ripeness on these warmer, lower slopes. Purple florals, dark fruits, warm spices, cloves, and a hint of forest floor offer depth and a sense of richness.
95 points, Clive Pursehouse, Decanter (May 2025)
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