Domaine Drouhin 2023 Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley) 750mL

• Producer: Domaine Drouhin Oregon — a branch of Burgundy’s Maison Joseph Drouhin, established in Oregon since 1988
• Vineyard: Estate-grown in Dundee Hills (a volcanic terroir), part of Willamette Valley
• Vintage: 2023, noted for a late bud-break, warm ripening, and harvest through early October

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Complex notes of smoked raspberries, rhubarb, dried violets, black tea, plum, subtle oak, bergamot, and talc.

Palate: Medium-bodied with ripe red/black cherry, sour cherry, stone fruits, white pepper, earthy undertones, and brush of green tea or cola spice.

Tannins & Acidity: Velvety, fine-grained tannins, refreshing lemony acidity—structured yet silky.

Finish: Elegant, lingering, with smooth continuation of fruit, spice, and refined structure.