2021 Pinot Noir Blanc – Estate Grown
A white wine made from red Pinot Noir grapes • Only 8 cases left
A white wine made from red Pinot Noir grapes? Yes—and it’s one of the most intriguing wines we make. Our 2021 Pinot Noir Blanc comes from a specific east-facing hillside block of Wädenswil clone planted in 1988. This site ripens slowly, preserving acidity while developing delicate fruit character—perfect for white wine.
Pressed gently as whole clusters, the juice was fermented and aged in neutral French oak, undergoing partial malolactic fermentation with lees stirring for added texture. The result is a fresh, creamy, and complex white wine that defies expectations.
Only 50 cases were made—and just 8 remain.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Yamhill-Carlton
Vineyard Designation
Estate
Acid
5.3 g/L
pH
3.36
Aging
neutral French oak
Bottling Date
August 2022
Residual Sugar
4 g/L
Alcohol %
13.8
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Delicate aromas of opal apple, lemon cookie, and vanilla lead into a bright palate of apple, lemon-lime, macadamia, and a hint of honey. The finish is crisp, creamy, and slightly sweet, with notes of citrus and sugar cookie.
Vineyard Notes
Sourced from an east-facing block of Wädenswil clone Pinot Noir planted in 1988. This block receives less late-afternoon sun, creating fruit with vibrant acidity and nuanced flavor—perfect for white wine.
Production Notes
50 cases produced. 13.8% ABV. 4 g/L residual sugar. Neutral oak fermented and aged.
Winemaker Notes
Hand-harvested and whole-cluster pressed. Free run and first press cuts fermented in neutral French oak, then aged with bimonthly lees stirring through winter. Partial malolactic fermentation added texture. Filtered before bottling.
Food Pairing Notes
Pair with roasted chicken, seared scallops, white fish, or smoked salmon. Also shines with creamy cheeses, lightly salted nuts, and summer desserts like almond cake or shortbread.
Other Notes
Pinot Noir Blanc is a rare still white wine style—and this vintage highlights Oregon’s potential for it. Only 11 cases remain.