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Region: Oregon
Sub Region: Seven Springs Vineyard, Eola-Amity Hills
Variety: Pinot Noir
Country: USA
Vintage: 2021
Style: Perfumed structured dry red
The Wine
La Source Pinot Noir comes from the rocky, wind-exposed crest of Seven Springs Vineyard in Oregon’s Eola-Amity Hills. Dijon-clone vines grow in shallow soils at the summit, where ocean winds slow ripening and make the site a particularly demanding place to farm.
The 2021 was made during Rajat Parr and Sashi Moorman’s work together at the estate. Their vintage report emphasises the importance of the vineyard’s eastern exposure, retained leaf cover and careful picking in preserving freshness through warm conditions. Those decisions helped bring together ripe fruit and lively acidity.
Approximately one-third of the fruit was retained as whole clusters, with indigenous fermentation in upright wooden vats. The wine matured in French oak before a brief period in concrete, and was bottled without fining or filtration. Gentle handling was central to the estate’s approach to tannin in this vintage.
Black cherry and darker berries are joined by floral notes, juniper, earth and tea-like detail. There is concentration beneath the perfume, with fine tannins and a sustained line of freshness. Michael Alberty’s 94-point review singled out the combination of structure and restrained alcohol, suggesting enjoyment through 2034.
Cellared Says
La Source is the Evening Land Pinot I’d choose for someone who enjoys savoury structure. Those exposed vines at the top of Seven Springs have a difficult job, and that is part of the attraction: a small, wind-shaped parcel that makes a recognisable wine. The 2021 has the aromatic appeal to tempt you now, with the tannin and acidity to make keeping a few worthwhile. Oregon deserves a place in a Pinot cellar, and this is a persuasive reason to make room.
Reviews
“Fine-grained tannins, elevated acidity and restrained alcohol suggest you may enjoy this wine from now until 2034.”
94 Points — Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast
Region: Oregon
Sub Region: Seven Springs Vineyard, Eola-Amity Hills
Variety: Pinot Noir
Country: USA
Vintage: 2021
Style: Perfumed structured dry red
The Wine
La Source Pinot Noir comes from the rocky, wind-exposed crest of Seven Springs Vineyard in Oregon’s Eola-Amity Hills. Dijon-clone vines grow in shallow soils at the summit, where ocean winds slow ripening and make the site a particularly demanding place to farm.
The 2021 was made during Rajat Parr and Sashi Moorman’s work together at the estate. Their vintage report emphasises the importance of the vineyard’s eastern exposure, retained leaf cover and careful picking in preserving freshness through warm conditions. Those decisions helped bring together ripe fruit and lively acidity.
Approximately one-third of the fruit was retained as whole clusters, with indigenous fermentation in upright wooden vats. The wine matured in French oak before a brief period in concrete, and was bottled without fining or filtration. Gentle handling was central to the estate’s approach to tannin in this vintage.
Black cherry and darker berries are joined by floral notes, juniper, earth and tea-like detail. There is concentration beneath the perfume, with fine tannins and a sustained line of freshness. Michael Alberty’s 94-point review singled out the combination of structure and restrained alcohol, suggesting enjoyment through 2034.
Cellared Says
La Source is the Evening Land Pinot I’d choose for someone who enjoys savoury structure. Those exposed vines at the top of Seven Springs have a difficult job, and that is part of the attraction: a small, wind-shaped parcel that makes a recognisable wine. The 2021 has the aromatic appeal to tempt you now, with the tannin and acidity to make keeping a few worthwhile. Oregon deserves a place in a Pinot cellar, and this is a persuasive reason to make room.
Reviews
“Fine-grained tannins, elevated acidity and restrained alcohol suggest you may enjoy this wine from now until 2034.”
94 Points — Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast
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