2024 Pinot Noir Nouveau
Get a first taste of the 2024 vintage with our Pinot Noir Nouveau—an exclusive, limited-release wine that embodies the excitement and promise of a new harvest. Freshly hand-harvested and whole-bunch fermented using traditional carbonic maceration, this vibrant wine is your sneak peek into what the season has to offer.
Designed to be enjoyed immediately, our 2024 Pinot Noir Nouveau is light, fruit-forward, and dangerously gluggable. It's the perfect wine to share with friends and loved ones during the holiday season, adding a touch of celebration to your gatherings. Crafted with care and enthusiasm, this wine is about savoring the moment and celebrating the joy of a new harvest.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2024
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Yamhill-Carlton
Harvest Date
October 10, 2024
Sugar
23.5 Brix
Aging
Stainless
Bottling Date
November 2024
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Discover the 2024 Pinot Noir Nouveau—a wine that brings the fresh excitement of the harvest to your glass. This limited-release wine pours a deep, clear crimson and greets you with inviting aromas of ripe blackberries, cherries, and a hint of raspberry sweetness.
On the palate, this light-bodied yet flavorful wine is all about juicy red and dark berries, balanced by a bright, refreshing acidity. Each sip finishes with a playful touch of cranberry and a subtle hint of cotton candy, making it irresistibly drinkable. Perfect for gatherings and celebrations, this wine offers an easy, enjoyable snapshot of the season’s bounty.
Vineyard Notes
Estate-grown grapes planted in the mid-1980s
Winemaker Notes
The 2024 Pinot Noir Nouveau was crafted to honor the traditional methods that define this celebrated style. The grapes were harvested by hand on October 10 and carefully sorted, with whole clusters layered into a stainless steel tank for carbonic maceration. This essential process, a hallmark of Nouveau wines, lasted 19 days, allowing fermentation to occur within the intact grapes, creating bright, aromatic flavors and a lively profile.
On October 29, the whole clusters were gently pressed, and the juice was separated from the skins. Fermentation continued in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fresh, fruit-forward character of the wine. The final step included filtering the wine for clarity before bottling, ensuring it was ready for immediate enjoyment. This traditional approach results in a vibrant, youthful wine that captures the essence of the harvest and is perfect for sharing during the holiday season.
Food Pairing Notes
Pair our 2024 Pinot Noir Nouveau with a variety of dishes for a festive and memorable dining experience. The bright, juicy flavors of this wine perfectly complement roast turkey and cranberry sauce, enhancing the meal’s traditional notes with its lively acidity. The cranberry sauce bridges seamlessly with the fruit-forward character of the wine, creating a harmonious pairing.
For a main course, consider serving a tender pork roast with apples—its sweet and savory profile pairs beautifully with the vibrant fruitiness of our Nouveau-style Pinot Noir. Mushroom and herb stuffing, with its earthy depth, matches wonderfully with the wine’s expressive, fresh character. For appetizers, try brie and cranberry crostini or quesadillas; the creamy brie and tangy cranberry bring out the best in the wine’s bright fruit notes.
Herb-roasted root vegetables, with their savory herbs and caramelized sweetness, find balance in the approachable, silky tannins of the wine. For dessert, chocolate truffles or raspberry tarts make an excellent choice, playing off the wine’s luscious berry flavors for a delightful finish. These pairings will make your holiday gatherings even more special, showcasing the 2024 Pinot Noir Nouveau as a versatile and festive addition to your table. Cheers to a season of celebration!
Production
120 bottles
Other Notes
The 2024 Pinot Noir Nouveau is more than just a wine—it’s a tribute to the time-honored tradition of celebrating the first taste of the harvest. Handcrafted with care and using whole-cluster fermentation, this wine embodies the spirit of community, joy, and sharing that the holiday season brings. Made with techniques that echo the classic methods of Beaujolais Nouveau, it’s an expression of both innovation and heritage. With every sip, you’re experiencing a piece of our journey and the excitement of a new vintage—one that’s ready to be shared around your table with loved ones. Embrace this moment and make it part of your holiday traditions.