2022 Walter Scott Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir [D97][JD95][WA93+][V93]

Producer: Walter Scott 
Region: Mt. Pisgah, Willamette Valley, Oregon  
Varietal: Pinot Noir 
Year: 2022 

Decanter, 97 Points 

"Delicious freshness abounds from the Walter Scott Freedom Hill Pinot Noir. This site, planted in 1981, sits in the foothills of the Coast Range in the Mt Pisgah appellation. Loads of purple florals, smoky blood orange, and pine sap set off an aromatic fireworks display from the glass. The palate retains a savoury intensity as smoky clove and wild mint tussle over sappy red berries and blood orange freshness. It's a gorgeous Pinot Noir that makes a strong case for the calibre of the appellation and this beautifully farmed site." 

Jeb Dunnuck, 95 Points 

"A reflective medium red color, the 2022 Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard is open and pretty in the glass, with pristine notes of wild raspberries, pressed flowers, and rocky earth. Ken Pahlow’s favorite Freedom Hill since 2019, this cuvée is typically more black-fruited, but I really like this pretty vintage. Medium-bodied and well-structured, with ripe, defined tannins, refreshing acidity, and a slightly broader shouldered feel, it’s a fantastic vintage for this wine. Drink 2025-2040. 300 cases were produced." 

Wine Advocate, 93+ Points 

"The 2022 Freedom Hill Pinot Noir comes from vines planted in 2001 in marine sedimentary soils. It was fermented with 5% whole clusters and matured for 15 months in 15% new barrels. It opens with dark rhubarb and cranberry tones and gives way to notes of flint, pipe tobacco, rooibos tea leaves and orange bitters. The palate is seamless yet powerful. Silky and fresh, its concentrated fruit floods the mouth, and spicy accents linger on the extended finish. It's a touch more youthfully coiled than the other 2022 Pinot Noirs from Walter Scott and will benefit from 3–5 years in the bottle. 300 cases were made." 

Vinous, 93 Points 

"The 2022 Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard lifts from the glass with a remarkably pretty blend of dusty rose, dried strawberries and crushed stones. This is racy in feel with a solid core of zesty red fruits and tactile mineral tones, all motivated by vibrant acidity. It finishes with violet inner florals, leaving a staining of primary concentration beneath an air of lavender and sweet spice." 

Alcohol: 13.5% 

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