White Walnut Estate 'Dundee Hills' Pinot Noir 2024

Winemaking

White Walnut Estate approaches Pinot Noir with a focus on expressing the unique characteristics of their Dundee Hills vineyard. The winery believes in letting the terroir speak through minimal intervention and careful attention to phenolic ripeness, allowing the wine's natural elegance to emerge in the glass.

Tasting Notes

This 2024 Pinot Noir greets you with fragrant red cherry and strawberry aromatics, layered with subtle earthy notes that hint at the wine's origins. On the palate, silky tannins frame a bright, focused acidity that carries flavors of red berries alongside a whisper of forest floor and warming spice. The finish is clean and persistent, closing with a delicate mineral quality that lingers gracefully.

Producer

White Walnut Estate is a boutique producer rooted in the Dundee Hills, one of Willamette Valley's most respected and distinctive sub-appellations. The estate focuses on small-lot Pinot Noir production, farming their vineyard with care to capture the balance and complexity that the hillside terroir naturally provides.

Terroir

Dundee Hills sits in the northern Willamette Valley, where volcanic red soil and a cool maritime climate create ideal conditions for Pinot Noir. The elevated terrain provides excellent air drainage and afternoon sun exposure, while the region's diurnal temperature swing allows for extended hang time and nuanced flavor development without excessive alcohol.

Food Pairings

Try this wine alongside pan-seared duck breast with a cherry gastrique, where the wine's red berry character and silky structure complement the rich bird beautifully. A simple preparation of roasted salmon with herbs and lemon would also shine, as would mushroom risotto, where the earthy undertones and mineral finish find their perfect match.