لونسوم روك ذا إستيت بينوت نوار 2023، ويلاميت فالي

Opened a bottle last night and the fruit from those 2007 and 2015 plantings really comes through—deep and balanced. It's got that cool-climate elegance without being too light, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

The cooling influence from those high-elevation vineyards really shows in the bright acidity here—it keeps the wine feeling lively and fresh. I found the fruit to be nicely balanced, with a tart cherry finish that lingers just right. A solid choice for a cool-climate pinot that doesn't need a lot of

The higher elevation really comes through in the bright, focused acidity—this is a cooler-climate Pinot that feels lively and fresh. The 2023 vintage has a nice tension between the red fruit and a subtle earthy note, perfect for a weekday dinner.