Bergström 'Cumberland Reserve' Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023

The Cumberland Reserve is Bergström’s flagship Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and a regional benchmark for balance, freshness, and complexity. The 2023 vintage shows vibrant red fruit, savory herbs, and subtle oak spice wrapped in a silky, medium-bodied frame. It captures the signature Bergström style: purity of fruit, mineral freshness, and beautifully integrated structure.

Quick Facts

• Region: Willamette Valley, Oregon

• Producer: Bergström Wines

• Vintage: 2023

• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

• Vineyard Sources: Dundee Hills, Chehalem Mountains, Ribbon Ridge, Yamhill-Carlton, Eola-Amity Hills

• Farming: Biodynamic, organic, and LIVE-certified vineyards

• Fermentation: Whole-cluster fermentation in open-top stainless steel tanks

• Aging: 10–15% new French oak (228L barriques), aged on lees

• Alcohol: 13.3%

Tasting Profile

• Body: Medium

• Acidity: Bright and balanced

• Primary fruit: Strawberry, cranberry, black raspberry, plum

• Secondary notes: Marionberry, red apple

• Savory & spice: Tarragon, bouquet garni, forest floor

• Oak influence: Vanilla, toasted coffee, subtle spice

• Finish: Fresh, saline, and persistent

Why We Love It

This wine consistently over-delivers as a “gateway” Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. It combines the elegance Burgundy lovers crave with the vibrant fruit and approachability that makes Oregon Pinot so beloved. It’s a fantastic introduction to the Bergström style and an easy hand-sell for both enthusiasts and collectors.

Winemaking

Cumberland Reserve is a long-running barrel selection sourced from top biodynamic vineyards across the northern Willamette Valley. The wine undergoes whole-cluster fermentation and native yeast fermentation when possible, followed by aging in French oak with a modest percentage of new barrels to preserve freshness and terroir expression. The wine is bottled unfined for purity and texture.

Serving & Pairing

Serve slightly cool (55–58°F).

Great pairings:

• Roast chicken, duck, or turkey

• Salmon or tuna

• Mushroom dishes and risotto

• Charcuterie and soft cheeses

• Herb-driven or earthy dishes

Estate Overview

Bergström Wines is a family-owned estate founded in 1999 and widely recognized as one of Oregon’s leading biodynamic producers. With estate vineyards across the Dundee Hills and surrounding AVAs, the winery focuses on terroir-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Today, the estate is led by Josh Bergström and his wife Caroline, continuing the family’s commitment to biodynamic farming, minimal intervention winemaking, and expressive Willamette Valley wines.