2018 Rose & Arrow Estate 'The Black Walnut Worden Hill' Pinot Noir Dundee Hills
The 2018 “The Black Walnut Worden Hill” is a top-bottling in the portfolio, and this charming Pinot Noir exudes a layered and compelling profile of lilacs and lavender, with hints of black raspberry liqueur, wild mint, and crushed blueberries. Secondary notes of worn saddle leather, river rocks, and alpine strawberries come to life over time in the glass, with a full, yet airy feel across the palate. Incredible now with a bit of air – better still in the years to come.
Rose & Arrow Estate is a visionary project redefining Pinot Noir in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. The collaboration of Pedro Parra, a global expert in terroir, and Louis-Michel Liger-Belair, a renowned Burgundian winemaker, alongside Felipe Ramirez, has resulted in wines that reflect the profound connection between vine and rock. The estate’s vineyards, planted on rare folds of ancient basalt, are cultivated biodynamically to amplify the purity of the land’s expression. Each cuvée is a study in harmony, embodying contrasts such as stability and growth, simplicity and complexity. Rose & Arrow’s philosophy celebrates the geological and natural forces that shape wine, crafting single-origin Pinot Noirs that honor both the individuality of their parcels and the timeless story of the land.