Kelley Fox 2021 Weber Vineyard Pinot Noir Dundee Hills

The Weber Vineyard is a gorgeous old site in Dundee Hills surrounded by trees, giving it protection and a natural ecosystem that contributes to the vines' health. The Pinot Noir comes from Pommard clones planted in 1983 on their own roots. The grapes are fermented with native yeasts with about 40% whole clusters and the wine spends 10 months in neutral barrels. It's an elegant and captivating expression of Oregon Pinot, but perhaps Kelley has a more poetic description: "The Weber 2021 is a medium, youthful, and rich tone of red with brilliant transparency. The classic Dundee Hills nose is pure-fruited, inviting, and full red and blue berries and subtle spices. The mouth has beautiful, silken texture full of strawberries and raspberries. It has nice acidity and fine structure that has a long, silky, and weightless finish. When I wrote these notes, this wine felt like it should be in a fairy tale." We couldn't agree more! This wine is truly special - ethereal and complex with profound texture, one that I'll remember for a long time. -JD