Evening Land Seven Spring Vineyard Blanc Noirs Sparkling 2017
Evening Land Seven Spring Vineyard Blanc Noirs Sparkling 2017
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Evening Land Seven Spring Vineyard Blanc Noirs Sparkling 2017

Evening Land Vineyards
$30.00

Grape: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2017
Type: Sparkling

Blanc de Noirs is sourced from a special plot at the very edge of a forest of Douglas firs. There’s a happy confluence of elements here: fewer sunlight hours from a northwestern exposure, plenty cool air and shade from the towering, fuzzy trees, and of course, awe-inspiring beauty. These first two factors are not propitious to growing red Pinot Noir. They are perfect, however, for a Blanc de Noirs of palpable acidity and concentration with delicate mouthfeel. 

With a gorgeous salmon color and a constellation of small bubbles rising to the surface, at first glance alone the 2018 Blanc de Noirs is true to the beloved style. The nose and palate bear this out, as white strawberry, tangerine peel, puff pastry and delicate mineral aromas lead to a taste of supple texture with citrusy, almost perfumed qualities and a real punchiness. With more time in the glass the wine’s inherent fruit asserts itself. Confidence and poise: the hallmarks of this bottle, and all great Blancs de Noirs.

 

Evening Land Vineyards is an acclaimed estate located in the Eola-Amity Hills of Oregon's Willamette Valley, renowned for its exclusive stewardship of the historic Seven Springs Vineyard. Originally planted in 1984 by Oregon wine pioneer Al MacDonald, the site has become a cornerstone of the region, celebrated for its rocky volcanic soils and cooling Pacific breezes that travel through the Van Duzer Corridor. Since 2014, the project has been led by the highly influential partnership of sommelier Rajat Parr and winemaker Sashi Moorman, who transitioned the estate to focus entirely on fruit from this single vineyard. Their winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, native yeast fermentations, and the use of neutral oak and concrete to preserve the purity and tension of the fruit. The vineyard is farmed according to organic and biodynamic principles, and the wines are categorized into specific tiers like the approachable Seven Springs, the expressive La Source, and the concentrated, high-elevation Summum. While primarily known for world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, they also produce notable Gamay Noir, Chenin Blanc, and traditional method sparkling wines, all of which reflect a commitment to transparency and site-specific character.