St. Innocent ‘Freedom Hill Vineyard’ Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021 (375 mL)St. Innocent Winerys Freedom Hill Pinot Noir is grown in the Freedom Hill Vineyard in the Willamette Valley and represents the winerys premier single site red from this celebrated block. WINEMAKER: Mark Vlossak FARMING: The vineyard lies in the foothills of the Coast Range, 10 miles southwest of Salem, Oregon, planted on sedimentary soils with southwest exposure that yields concentrated Pinot. VARIETY: 100% Pinot Noir TERROIR: Freedom Hill Vineyard

has been producing wines since 1991

Winemaker: Jean Boxler

PREPARATION: Smoked over bay wood and packed in organic olive oil and mussel broth

VINIFICATION: Two-component skin contact program: 20% of the fruit crushed and macerated on skins for 24 hours before pressing

TASTING NOTES: Aromas of lemon zest

Citric acid

with tender skin and flesh that holds together well

’ isn’t labeled as “Burgundy/Bourgogne” because it doesn’t fall within Burgundy’s formal appellation boundaries

and dill for a clean and herbaceous profile

this pint-sized accessory packs serious personality without taking up real estate

VINIFICATION: 15% whole cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts

Tasting Notes: Exceptionally classic