Today we share a knockout producer of Pinot Noir. Sequitur was founded by Mike Etzel and Carey Critchlow and for years Etzel had sights on developing a property which is adjacent to his famed ‘Upper Terrace Vineyard.’ Between 2012 and 2014 Mike and Carrie planted the 12-acre Sequitur vineyard . Various clonal selections (Wädenswil, Coury, Swan, Calera, Eyrie, Mt. Eden, Rochioli, and Martin Ray) here are tightly spaced, as this biodynamically farmed vineyard is a truly unique site with large Fir trees that line the property. I have visited this incredible property and it is impeccably farmed.
They make a small amount of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay each vintage. They produce a small amount of “Amphora” Pinot Noir which is fermented and aged in an Italian clay amphora. They’ve made White Pinot Noir in 2020 that was incredible. The new wines were amazing across the board. Do not miss out on the 2024 Sequitur ‘Ribbong Ridge AVA’ Chardonnay (OB, 96) which his hugely complex and offers some insanely good value at $75 dollars retail.
Learn more about these special, limited production wines at https://www.sequiturwine.com Here is the glorious new release wines by Sequitur.
2024 Sequitur ‘Ribbon Ridge AVA’ Chardonnay- Now a decade old, the 2024 Sequitur ‘Ribbon Ridge AVA’ Chardonnay comes from this acclaimed site that neighbors Beaux Freres winery. Vibrant yellow in the glass, this opens with flinty nuances alongside brioche bread, yellow plum and lemon blossom that all take shape in the glass. The palate is laden with tension and nerve, with a terrific flavor density and mouthfeel. This is seamless throughout the drinking experience. One of the outstanding Oregon Chardonnays I have tasted in the past year, enjoy now and over the next ten plus years. Only $75 bucks a bottle, this offers formidable value. Drink 2026-2036- 96
2024 Sequitur ‘Ribbon Ridge AVA’ Pinot Noir- Powerful and complex, the 2024 Sequitur ‘Ribbon Ridge AVA’ Pinot Noir offers purple flowers and boysenberry tones on the nose alongside shades of red currants and exotic spices. The palate is beautifully weighted and textured, as this glides throughout the drinking experience. Loaded with red and dark fruits with hints of wintergreen and fresh sage, enjoy this tension-filled Pinot Noir over the next fifteen plus years to come. Drink 2026-2041- 96