It is my pleasure to bring you one of the great historic wineries in Oregon. Willamette Valley Vineyards founder, Jim Bernau, bought the estate back in 1983 and planted Pinot Noir (Pommard and Wadenswil clones), Chardonnay (Dijon and Espiguette) as well as Pinot Gris. Bernau took winemaking classes at UC Davis and finally started the winery full time in 1989. Willamette Valley Vineyards has grown considerably in the past 20 years, as they merged with Bill Fuller of Tualatin Vineyards (established in 1973), the O'Briens for Elton Vineyard (established in 1983) and Loeza Vineyard (planted in 2015). They make a fabulous range of wines.
I love the new 2023 Willamette Valley Vineyards ‘Bernau Block’ Pinot Noir (OB, 93) which is a dense and delicious bottling with some great aging potential. Here are the new releases from Willamette Valley Vineyards and learn more at http://wvv.com
2023 Willamette Valley Vineyards White Pinot Noir- A really great bottling, the 2023 White Pinot Noir offers nutty and baking spice nuances on the palate, with white peach and hints of star jasmine water. Complex and earthy, enjoy now and over the next few years. Drink 2025-2030- 91
2023 Willamette Valley Vineyards ‘Whole Cluster’ Pinot Noir- The 2023 Willamette Valley Vineyards ‘Whole Cluster’ Pinot Noir shows bright and delicious strawberry, Bing cherry and cranberry fruit flavors on the palate, alongside dusty soils. Salty and savory, enjoy now and over the next seven plus years. Drink 2025-2032- 92
2023 Willamette Valley Vineyards ‘Bernau Block’ Pinot Noir- The 2023 ‘Bernau Block’ comes from the first 15 acres of Pinot Noir planted by Jim Bernau back in 1983. It is lively and tasty, bursting with bright red fruits, with hints of peach, baking spices and suggestions of fresh thyme, alongside orange zest nuances. Complex and delicious, enjoy over the next ten plus years. Drink 2025-2035- 93