Today as part of our only Oregon event we share one of the great older sites in the Willamette Valley. A historic vineyard, Hyland Estates was first planted in 1971 by four families working together (the Kreimeyers, Markleys, Welches, and Trenhailes). A very large site in the McMinnville AVA, the vineyard spans over 200 acres with roughly 185 acres under vine; making it one of Oregon's oldest and largest vineyards.
The site is located at roughly 600-800 feet and is located on a south facing bench which benefits from cool breezes. The soil type is volcanic Jory soil holding which somewhat mirrors the red dirt of the Dundee Hills AVA. Pinot Noir vines planted are old, self-rooted Pommard, Wädenswil, and Coury Pinot Noir vines together with newer plantings in 1989 to Dijon 115.
I loved the wines from this site which were consistently great across the board. Look to the outstanding 2021 Hyland Estates ‘Wadenswil’ Pinot Noir (OB, 93) which is rich and viscous showing serious flavor range. Learn more about this outstanding winery at https://www.hylandestateswinery.com and here are my reviews of the new Hyland Estates wines.
2021 Hyland Estates ‘Single Vineyard’ Chardonnay- The 2021 ‘Single Vineyard’ Chardonnay was stored in 20% new French oak before bottling. Juicy pear, kiwi and starfruit flavors combine with minerals and a light dusting of cream on the finish. Drink 2023-2029- 91
2021 Hyland Estates ‘Single Clone Dijon 115’ Pinot Noir- The Dijon 115 Pinot Noir by Hyland Estates comes from vines set in mostly Jory soils. Ripe red currants combine with salmonberry, garrigue and freshly tilled soil notes on the nose. Very juicy and fruity on the palate, this makes you wonder if this had a touch of carbonic maceration. Enjoy this very Beajo v. Oregon wine now! Drink 2023-2029- 91
2021 Hyland Estates ‘Old Vine’ Pinot Noir- This is sourced from their estate vineyard first planted back in 1971. Tart cranberry, damp soils and teaberry notes all combine on the nose. Fresh and fragrant, enjoy this forward and juicy Pinot Noir over the next few years. Drink 2023-2029- 91
2021 Hyland Estates ‘Petit Estate’ Pinot Noir- The ‘Petit Estate’ is a collection of their younger vines. This comes off a touch lean and linear with lighter-bodied red fruits with orange peel and suggestions of salty soils. Drink 2023-2029- 90
2021 Hyland Estates ‘Wadenswil’ Pinot Noir- This single clone 2021 Pinot Noir shows bergamot tones on the nose with Mandarin orange zest, white rose petals and suggestions of red cherry compote. Coming off a touch linear, this shows really good underlying finesse that brings everything together marvelously. White truffle crudo, cigar box and tart red fruits greet you on the palate. Enjoy now and over the next ten plus years. Drink 2023-2033- 93
2021 Hyland Estates ‘Coury’ Pinot Noir- The single clone ‘Coury’ comes from the oldest blocks in the Hyland Estates Vineyard. This comes off very earthy and Burgundian on the nose with tilled soils and peat moss notes alongside shades of pomegranate seed. The palate is very fresh and shows good underlying finesse. Very geeky in its citrus and sour cherry notes, with copious minerals, this is delicious now and will live on for at least another ten years. Drink 2023-2035- 93
2021 Hyland Estates ‘Pommard’ Pinot Noir- The 2021 Hyland Estates ‘Pommard’ Pinot Noir offers shades of black truffle on the nose with volcanic soils, and wild blackberry tones. The palate is soft and refined with good elegance and underlying acidity. Finishing long with black fruits and minerals, this is delicious wine to savor now and over the next ten plus years. Drink 2023-2035- 93
2021 Hyland Estates ‘Dijon 115’ Pinot Noir- The 2021 Hyland Estates ‘Dijon 115’ Pinot Noir offers cranberry and mulberry notes on the nose with cloves and dusty soils. The palate is soft and refined, with plenty of great mouth-watering acidity. Finishing long, this is gorgeous stuff to consume in its vibrant youth. Drink 2023-2033- 92
2021 Hyland Estates ‘Founders Selection’ Pinot Noir- The 2021 “Founders Selection’ is the finest wine of this lineup which is a selection of four barrels from this vintage. This is very soft and seamless on the mouth, with guava, cran-cherry and red raspberry flavors with plenty of stony minerals. Enjoy now and over the next twelve plus years. Drink 2023-2035- 93