Evening Land Vineyards Seven Springs Pinot Noir 2023

Evening Land Vineyards Seven Springs Pinot Noir 2023

Evening Land Vineyards
$36.00

Grape: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2023
Type: White

Sourced from the oldest, dry-farmed blocks at the Seven Springs Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills, this bottling highlights the wind-swept, iron-rich Jory volcanic soils of the site. Winemaker Sashi Moorman ferments the hand-harvested fruit with native yeasts, employing a gentle infusion approach with partial whole-cluster inclusion to preserve aromatic lift and structural clarity. The wine ages in neutral French oak barrels, allowing the distinct cool-climate red-fruit and earthy mineral character to take center stage. This is a focused, precise Oregon Pinot Noir built around tension and site specificity.

It opens with a bright ruby hue and alluring aromas of tart red cherry, wild raspberry, tea leaf, and damp forest floor. On the palate, concentrated flavors of cranberry, pomegranate, and ground spice are framed by fine-grained, chalky tannins and a vibrant core of natural acidity. The mid-palate carries a lean, elegant weight that feels both supple and driven. It concludes with a long, savory finish accented by notes of crushed stone and bitter orange peel.

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.