
2023 Wichmann Dundee Estate Pinot Noir
Pre-Release
Tasting Notes
Expressive aromas of strawberry, blueberry, and violets that carry into the palate. Lithe, fine-grained tannins and deftly balanced acidity provide a delicate structure with a long finish. An exciting, classic eaxmple of our Wichmann Dundee vineyard.
Wichmann Dundee Vineyard
15 million year old red volcanic soils classic to Oregon’s Dundee Hills AVA
Drinking Window
2025 - 2040
**Wine will ship in early April**
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Dundee Hills
Aging
10 months in 22% new French oak barrels
Fermentation
20% Whole Cluster
Bottling Date
August 2024
Alcohol %
13.3
Wine Profile
Production
2023 Vintage Report: A very cold and wet Spring delayed budbreak in 2023 until the beginning of May (one of the latest we've seen at Trisaetum), but a warm and very sunny May/June saw the vines quickly make up ground. Throughout the summer the weather was beautiful and ideal for fruit set, véraison and flavor development. Harvest commenced at Trisaetum on September 6th with our first sparkling pick. Pinot Noir was harvested from September 12th through September 22nd...a fast and furious 10-day period that filled the tank hall to the brim. With long hang times and plenty of dry days from which to harvest perfectly ripe fruit, winemakers are understandably quite enthusiastic about the 2023 vintage.