White Walnut Estate 'Dundee Hills' Pinot Noir 2024

#3 in Our Top 10 Wines of 2025!

Aromas of wild strawberry, red cherry, and rose petal unfold with subtle layers of sandalwood, baking spice, and forest floor. On the palate, the 2023 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir is supple and refined, with fine-grained tannins and a core of vibrant red fruit. Notes of raspberry, black tea, and mineral tension carry through a long, graceful finish marked by freshness and finesse.

Quick Facts

• Region: Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
• Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
• Vintage: 2023
• Farming: Sustainable, dry-farmed estate vineyards
• Winemaker: Chris Mazepink
• Aging: 11 months in French oak (25% new)
• ABV: 13.5%
• Production: Limited estate bottling

Tasting Profile

• Aromas: Red cherry, strawberry, rose petal, and forest spice
• Palate: Silky and balanced with red fruit, tea leaf, and subtle oak
• Finish: Long, elegant, and mineral-driven with fine tannins and freshness

Why We Love It at Petit Philippe

White Walnut captures everything we love about Dundee Hills Pinot Noir — elegance, purity, and quiet power. The 2023 vintage shines with clarity and texture, offering depth without heaviness. It’s a wine that reflects both meticulous craftsmanship and the soul of its volcanic soils, making it a new-world Pinot with old-world poise.

Winemaking

White Walnut Estate sits on volcanic Jory soils in the heart of Oregon’s Dundee Hills AVA, a site renowned for producing wines of perfume and precision.

• Fermentation: Native yeasts, gentle punchdowns, and minimal extraction to preserve purity.

• Aging: 11 months in French oak (25% new) to add subtle spice and structure.

• Farming: Dry-farmed and sustainably managed for low yields and concentrated fruit.

• Style: Elegant, aromatic, and textural with hallmark Dundee silkiness.

Aging Potential: 2025–2035. Structured enough to age, yet beautifully approachable in its youth.

Vintage Notes: 2023 offered a moderate growing season with a long, even ripening period. The result: Pinot Noirs of purity, lift, and terroir transparency — classic Dundee Hills elegance.

Serving & Pairing

Serve lightly chilled at 58–62°F. An ideal companion for roast duck, cedar-plank salmon, mushroom risotto, or herbed pork tenderloin. Also pairs beautifully with soft cheeses like Brie or Taleggio.

Drinking Window

Best from 2025 through 2035. Beautifully open-knit in youth, gaining complexity and earth-driven nuance over time.

Estate Overview

White Walnut Estate is a small, family-owned property in Oregon’s Dundee Hills, dedicated to producing site-driven Pinot Noir of purity and precision. The estate’s vineyards rest on classic Jory volcanic soils, managed with sustainable, dry-farming practices to ensure natural balance. Under the guidance of winemaker Chris Mazepink, White Walnut crafts wines that express the tension between fruit and earth, structure and grace — a true reflection of the Dundee Hills’ world-class terroir.