St. Innocent Temperance Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

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Name: St. Innocent Temperance Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir
Country: United States
Region: Oregon
Sub-Region: Willamette Valley
Producer: St. Innocent Winery
Size: 750ml
Vintage: 2021
Varietal: Pinot Noir

From the Winery:
"Temperance Hill Vineyard is located in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, ten miles NW of Salem, Oregon, and is organically farmed. This exposed, cool high-altitude site ripens later than surrounding vineyards. Our Pinot noir grapes come from two blocks planted on thin weathered basalt. The East Block planted in 1984 is on a steep hill rising to 870’ and the “R” block planted in 2004 is on a gentle south slope."

92 Points - Vinous
"The 2021 Pinot Noir Temperance Hill Vineyard in youthfully coiled, slowly evolving with scant black cherries, grilled herbs and a tinge of crushed stone. This is racy and sleek with lean red berry fruits and tactile mineral tones, all guided by brisk acidity. It leaves a flowery concentration that coats the palate as gently grippy tannins resonate on. Patience will be required. Drinking window: 2026 - 2034." - Eric Guido. 
(Tasting date: May 2024)

93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"This elegantly balanced beauty will make you forget all about temperance. The wine's Twin Peaks aromatic special of pie cherries and a cup of coffee lead to flavors of tart blackberries, lemon zest and a wee bit of black tea and balsa. Serve this wine with anything coming off the backyard grill." — Michael Alberty 
(9/1/2024)