Brooks 2024 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

Item Number: 22626

UPC: None

Country: USA
Region: Oregon
Sub Region: Willamette Valley
Appellation/AVA: Willamette Valley
Estate Grown Wine: No
Vintage: 2024
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 13.5
Total Acidity: 5.31 g/L
pH: 3.6
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Case Production: 3,500

Vintage Notes: The 2024 growing season began with an early bud break followed by warm and dry weather. Consistent sunshine throughout the summer allowed for optimal hang time.

There was a brief heatwave in July, but cool nights helped maintain acidity. Harvest commenced in early October, allowing for a smooth picking process with no pressure to rush.

Overall, fruit quality was outstanding, with balanced acidity and complex flavors. The 2024 vintage yielded vibrant wines with excellent concentration, making it a standout year for Oregon wine.

Vineyard Notes: Crannell, Muska-Bement, Muska, Yamhill, Sunny Mountain, York Hill, Temperance Hill, Hyde, Fayetta, Cortell-Rose.

Winemaking Notes: Fruit was sorted by hand and 100% de-stemmed. Native fermentation. 9 months of barrel aging in French oak.

Tasting Notes: A light, jammy Pinot Noir with bright red cherry and wild strawberry aromas, complemented by fresh herbs and rose petals. The palate shows red currant and cherry cola flavors with warming cinnamon spice and vibrant pomegranate juice acidity.