2024 Whole Cluster Pinot Noir

Years ago, Founder Jim Bernau began experimenting with Pinot Noir by gently dropping hand-picked whole clusters in a chilled stainless fermenter, pushing all the oxygen out with CO2 and sealing the vessel tight. What happened next was magical — the berries started to swell and turn pink. When they burst, they released the most aromatic, fermenting Pinot Noir.

The stylistic vision of this wine captures pure Pinot Noir fruit with beautiful depth and structure through whole cluster fermentation and carbonic maceration. The wine is balanced, refreshing and versatile for countless food pairings.

On the Nose: Ruby red in the glass, this wine opens with lively aromas of black cherry, raspberry, black tea and cedar.

On the Palate: The dry palate reveals layers of marionberry, sweet tobacco, juniper and a hint of black truffle, creating an approachable yet complex Pinot Noir. Fresh tannins, a medium-bodied structure and balanced acidity carry through to a long, lingering finish.

Food pairing: A versatile Pinot Noir that pairs beautifully with savory and spice-driven dishes, including barbecue pork, wood-fired flatbreads, spicy Asian and Indian cuisine, gourmet burgers and salmon. Try serving slightly chilled on a warm evening. 

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Willamette Valley Vineyards can be shipped to all U.S. states except IN, ME, MS, NH, NJ, RI, UT and WV; limitations apply to AL, DE, LA and WY.