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Holocene Apocrypha Pinot Noir 2017

Holocene Apocrypha Pinot Noir 2017

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Size | 750mL

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Winemaker Notes

Apocrypha Pinot Noir tends to showcase the blue and black end of the fruit spectrum, along with a brambly, floral, dried sage and thyme profile, higher acid than the Memorialis and more power.

Details

Wine Type
Red
Producer
Holocene Wines
Country
United States
Region
Oregon
Appellation
Willamette Valley
Grape
Pinot Noir
ABV
13.8%
Farming
Natural, Sustainable

Professional Ratings

96 Jeb Dunnuck

Coming from more volcanic, south-facing soils, the 2018 Pinot Noir Apocrypha was 15% destemmed and will see 16 months in 20% new barrels. It’s a slightly darker-hued and darker fruited effort offering lots of blue fruits, iron, violets, and mineral aromatics. While it was basically not destemmed, there are no obvious stems on either the nose or palate, and it’s beautifully balanced, has bright aci

About the Producer

By now, everyone knows that the Willamette Valley is an amazing place to grow Pinot Noir. When Todd Alexander relocated from Napa Valley to partner up with Force Majeure Vineyards, he knew he also wanted to start a project where he could focus attention on a varietal and growing region that he loved. Part of the excitement of being in the Pacific Northwest is the ability to have access to so many amazing vineyards and so much diversity, along with the opportunity to push boundaries and try new things – something that is becoming increasingly difficult in other growing regions.

Holocene Apocrypha Pinot Noir 2017

$55.00
$55.00
Sold Out