2021 Patricia Green Cellars Hyland Vineyard Pinot Noir [JD95]

Producer: Patricia Green Cellars  
Region: McMinnville, Willamette Valley, Oregon  
Varietal: Pinot Noir  
Year: 2021 

Jeb Dunnuck, 95 Points 

"A saturated ruby color, the 2021 Pinot Noir Hyland Vineyard is potent with notes of graphite, black cherry, and rosemary. Refined and medium to full-bodied, it has a hint of gamey earth, with ripe tannins, a mouthwatering mineral texture, and a structured finish. It’s deceptively up-front and feels rich in structure, yet it remains balanced and well done. Drink 2024-2036." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"This AVA is known for producing darkly pigmented, tightly wound, densely fruited and heartily structured Pinots. Sometimes to a fault. This wine takes the unique combination of elements; higher elevation, Coury Clone, volcanic soil, organic farming, old vines, gentle handling and molds them into a special wine with great fruit, noticeable tea like spices (completely a mark of the Coury Clone) and firm, back palate tannins and incredibly texture.
Initially, in barrel, it seemed that the 2 blocks were relatively similar in nature. As time went by, malolactic fermentation had completed and the wines began to shake out, it became clear that this original viewpoint was incorrect. The 1989 was exactly what we were expecting and accustomed to, dark both in color and flavor profiles. This wine was meaty, brooding, and thick with tannin on the back palate. The 1972, however, had turned brightly red-fruited and had great acidic intensity as well as a polished texture that gave way too much finer-grained tannins on the finish than the 1989. By combining the best of the barrels from each block, we believe we have crafted a version of this bottling that is still true to the site and the clone while bringing even more to the table than its previous three incarnations while leaving nothing behind. This is a densely fruited yet sinuous and strong Pinot Noir. This will reward long term aging." 

Alcohol: 13.1% 

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