40% whole cluster fermentation, aged in neutral French oak puncheons and barrels.
Winemaker Notes
LIMITED STOCK! An elegant, balanced pinot from our highest elevation site. This pinot noir hails from Breezy Slope vineyard, just over the border in Oregon. Fermented on the skins with 20% whole clusters to complement the delicate tannins of pinot noir Aged in neutral French oak barrels and puncheons to preserve the freshness of the wine. Dry red wine with no residual sugar Unfiltered and unfined the clarity and stability of this wine was achieved naturally, with careful settling and racking. Low-intervention winemaking to make sure you're tasting the grapes... and not something else. High-elevation sites allow us to preserve the natural brightness and acidity of the wine. View the complete tech sheet here . Reviews: 94 Points, Decanter This Pinot Noir comes from a vineyard site in the eastern reaches of the Walla Walla Valley. At 1700ft or just about 520m, it's in a cool spot in a warm region. The wine is vibrant and fresh, and its pale ruby hue glints in the light. It leans towards woodland aromas of turned soils, evergreen tips, fresh mint leaves and a piquant note of blood orange. The palate offers zesty red bramble berries, salted blood orange rind, and dried herbs and lavender mouthfuls. It's a lovely wine and proves that light and fresh wines are possible in Washington. - Clive Pursehouse 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast This neutral French oak beauty is a study in finesse and balance. The wine's aromas are a yin-yang duel of raspberry coulis on one hand and earthy/funky blackberry tea on the other. Tart blackberries rule the palate, joined by black tea and saline flavors. The smooth and easy texture makes this wine a joy to sip all by itself. - Michael Alberty 90 Points, NW Wine Report Pinot Noir is an extreme rarity in the valley. This is a beautiful example. It’s lighter in color, with orange at the rim. The aromas enchant, with notes of forest floor, mushroom, wet stone, stem, strawberry, and herb – very varietally correct. The flavors are light bodied, showing pleasing juiciness and elegance. This is one for the dinner table. Enjoy it with pork loin. 11.9% alcohol. Micro-agglomerated cork. 173 cases produced.
About the Producer
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itä wines is woman-owned and operated winery in Walla Walla that is dedicated to expressing the unique terroir of the eastern foothills of the Walla Walla Valley. Winemaker Kelsey Albro Itämeri brings a restrained style that matches the moderation and finesse of these hillside grapes, and a focus on varietals and styles uniquely suited to this place we call home.
itä: east (Finnish) Part of the last name Itämeri, the Finnish name for the Baltic Sea, which literally translates to “east sea” -ita: the diminutive (Spanish)… a word that has been modified to convey a slighter degree of its root meaning, to convey the smallness of the object or quality named, or to convey a sense of intimacy or endearment
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