Wine Details
Vintage: 2023
Alcohol: 13.4%
pH: 3.55
TA: 6.6 g/L
Residual Sugar: 0.3 g/L (Dry)
Production: 455 cases
Bottle Price: $55
2023 Oliver's Vineyard Pinot Noir
Elegant, Silky, and Complex
Winemaking
Harvest Date: October 8, 2023
Barrel Aging: 13 months
Oak: 35% new French oak, 65% neutral
Toast Level: Light
Fermentation: Small-lot fermentation, 35% whole cluster
Bottling Date: November 5, 2024
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Luminous ruby with garnet and orange-brick edges. Medium body with delicate legs reflecting the wine's ethereal, transparent quality.
Nose
Delicate and perfumed with fresh red cherry, wild strawberry, and cranberry. Floral notes of violet, rose hip, and hibiscus add complexity. Pronounced earthy character with mushroom, forest floor, wet leaves, and subtle white pepper.
Palate
Exceptionally silky with fine-grained, nearly invisible tannins. Bright acidity lifts flavors of red cherry, raspberry, and pomegranate. Mid-palate reveals complex earthy notes - truffle, tea, forest floor - with subtle spice and mineral undertones. The higher percentage of whole cluster adds structure and savory complexity.
Finish
Clean and elegant with persistent red fruit and earthy notes. Delicate spice, tea, and mineral nuances linger. This vintage epitomizes cool-climate Pinot Noir with remarkable finesse, transparency, and aging potential. A wine of exceptional purity and terroir expression.
Food Pairing
This elegant Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with:
Poultry & Game
Duck breast with cherry sauce, roasted chicken with herbs, quail, or Cornish hen
Fish & Pork
Grilled salmon, seared tuna, pork tenderloin with mushrooms, or braised pork belly
Earthy Dishes
Mushroom risotto, truffle pasta, beet salad with goat cheese, or roasted root vegetables
Vintage Notes
The 2023 vintage was characterized by cooler temperatures and well-timed rainfall, creating ideal conditions for elegant Pinot Noir. The extended growing season allowed for gradual flavor development while preserving vibrant acidity and delicate aromatics. Later harvest captured optimal phenolic maturity with lower sugar levels. This vintage showcases the Pommard and Dijon 115 clones at their finest, producing wine of remarkable transparency and terroir definition.
Drinking Window
Peak: 2026-2032
Approachable now but the structure and acidity suggest excellent aging potential through 2035.
Purchase This Wine
Available for purchase directly from Hillside Estate Winery
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