Planet Oregon Pinot Noir 2023 750mL

Planet Oregon Pinot Noir

Cradled between the Coastal and Cascade Ranges just 30 miles from the Pacific Ocean, Oregon’s Willamette Valley is one of the world’s most celebrated and coveted addresses for Pinot Noir. It is here, among rolling hills and ancient soils shaped by millennia of volcanic and sedimentary history, that Planet Oregon has staked its claim, not only as a producer of expressive, terroir-driven wine, but as a steward of the remarkable landscape that makes it all possible. A certified B Corporation and proud participant in the 1% for the Planet program, Planet Oregon donates a portion of every sale to the Oregon Environmental Council, farming sustainably to protect the streams, rivers, and ecosystems that define this breathtaking corner of the Pacific Northwest.

Planet Oregon Pinot Noir is sourced entirely from Willamette Valley fruit, with 89% of the vineyard sources LIVE certified and 11% organically farmed, a testament to the brand’s deep commitment to responsible viticulture. Fermented using traditional methods in small, open-top vessels to maximize color, texture, and aromatic complexity, the wine then ages for eight months in 100% used French oak barrels, a deliberate choice that allows the fruit to remain at the center of the conversation, with oak playing a supporting role rather than stealing the show. The result is a Pinot Noir that is joyful, approachable, and unmistakably Oregonian.

Planet Oregon Pinot Noir pours a vibrant, translucent ruby with a lively, jewel-like clarity that hints at the freshness within. The nose is immediately charming and expressive, a bright cascade of ripe cherry, juicy raspberry, and red plum, with delicate grace notes of rose petal and a whisper of soft spice that add layers of intrigue and depth without ever overwhelming the fruit. On the palate it is lively and medium-bodied, silky in texture, with those same ripe red fruits carrying effortlessly across a supple, well-integrated frame, the gentle spice from its French oak aging weaving through seamlessly and adding just enough structure to give the wine shape and focus. The finish is vibrant, fruity, and refreshingly clean, the kind of finish that makes you reach for another glass without quite knowing why, and feel entirely good about it.

Planet Oregon Pinot Noir Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Vibrant, translucent ruby with lively, jewel-like clarity
• AROMA: Ripe cherry, raspberry, and red plum with rose petal and a whisper of soft spice
• TASTE: Lively and silky with bright red fruits, gentle spice, and a supple, well-integrated structure
• FINISH: Vibrant and fruity with a refreshing, clean lift
• ABV: 13.5%