2016 Bella Vida Two Rows Pinot Noir Dundee Hills

“Wine, especially Pinot noir wine, is all about place. Plant a pinot vine here and it will taste one way, plant it over there and it will taste a different way. Plant it in the Dundee Hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, and it will likely taste of silky red cherries or raspberries with a touch of autumn-dewed forest floor and a smidgen of mysterious minerality. It should be, in short, the very signature of what the world thinks of as Oregon Pinot noir. Oregon Pinot noir did not begin in the Dundee Hills, but it is in the Dundee Hills where Oregon Pinot noir first won its worldwide reputation for greatness.”~ Cole Danehower, Oregon Wine Writer

Located in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley, the Dundee Hills are renowned for producing exceptional Pinot Noir. With its unique combination of soil, climate, and winemaking tradition, this region has earned its place as the epicenter of Oregon Pinot Noir.

Oregon Pinot Noir is having a moment! Once praised for resembling prestigious 1er Cru Burgundy, this region is now a star in its own right.Here’s the good news: While Burgundy prices climb, these wines truly hit their stride around year five, offering incredible complexity and value for Pinot Noir lovers seeking an alternative.

Steve Whiteside, a pioneer who planted the famed Bella Vida vineyard in Oregon's prime Dundee Hills AVA back in the 90s, recently sold the property. The new owners, under the name Lucid Wild are selling the wines at around $325/bottle.

Bella Vida is nestled beneath a canopy of Madrone trees in the picturesque Pacific Northwest, Bella Vida estate offers an unparalleled view of Oregon's Coast Range. Since the late 1990s, Bella Vida has been a local favorite, renowned for its expertly crafted Pinot Noir.

Meet the experts shaping the soul of Bella Vida's wines:

Jay Somers, Founder of J. Christopher, whose expertise spans from New Zealand's Dry River Vineyard to Oregon's Adelsheim, infuses Bella Vida's wines with his Burgundian passion, honed through years of vinicultural exploration.

Brian O'Donnell, founder of Belle Pente, drawing from his California roots and experiences at esteemed estates, Brian shapes Bella Vida's essence with old-world elegance, creating wines that speak of tradition and terroir.

Jacques Tardy, winemaker at Torii Mor, deftly crafts Bella Vida's wines, each bottle a symphony of flavors that evolves gracefully over time.

Patrick Reuter, co-owner of Dominio IV, from Chile to Burgundy, Napa, New Zealand and beyind, Patrick's global winemaking journey includes working for Armand Rousseau (Romanée-Conti, Leflaive, Jacques Prieur).

Two Row is a harmonious blend of all seven pinot noir clones, meticulously picked and fermented simultaneously.With each sip, one can taste the essence of the entire vineyard – from varietal nuances to soil profiles, from elevations to fruit ripeness.

2016 was an outstanding year for Willamette Valley. Wine Spectator blessed this vintage with a 97 point review, and Vinous said, "The wines show expressive, often intense fruit character, which will allow for early pleasure but they also possess depth and balance plus surprising structure to age gracefully."

100% Pinot Noir. The 2016 vintage, marked by warm weather and low yields, bestowed upon this wine concentrated fruit flavors. Ripe aromatics of blackberry, cherry, and plum dance on the palate, accompanied by soft tannins and subdued acidity. The finish? Heavenly, lingering long after the last sip.

The 2016 Bella Vida Two Rows Pinot Noir from the Dundee Hills transcends its Oregon roots, whispering tales of Burgundy's grand crus with every nuanced sip. This wine, a testament to meticulous vineyard selection and artful oak integration, achieves a level of elegance and complexity rarely encountered. The nose is a captivating tapestry of aromas, seamlessly interwoven. Ripe red cherry and wild strawberry intertwine with alluring hints of rose petal, warm spice, and a whisper of cedar from the judiciously chosen new oak. On the palate, the wine is a revelation - silky smooth yet structured, a study in balance and harmony. Flavors of cranberry, pomegranate, and red currant dance alongside notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of forest floor, culminating in an extraordinarily long, ethereal finish. This is not merely a Pinot Noir, it's a journey to the heart of what great wine can be - a wine to meditate on, to savor, and to dream about long after the last drop has vanished. ~ 97/100 BWR (Bybee Wine Review)

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