2022 Johan Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir, USA Domaine les Aricoques Fresh and crisp with hints

Fresh and crisp with hints of dried pears and turmeric

buffers its tannins politely but not ingratiatingly

NOTES: This is a fresh but serious expression of Ibarra-Young Vineyard

has been farmed by the Desbourdes family since 1965

2022 Johan Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir, USA Domaine les Aricoques Fresh and crisp with hintsJohan Estate Vineyard Willamette Valley. The site lies adjacent to the Van Duzer corridor which is a cooling influence on the vines and is Demeter certified Biodynamic. Helvetia, Steiwer, and Santiam silts which were formed primarily from ancient marine sedimentary rock. Made in a classic style with small lot fermentations, native yeasts, native ml, 57% whole cluster, and no additives (enzymes, tannins, acid, sugar, water, copper etc). 10 months in