Eola Hills, Barrel Select Reserve 2020, Willamette Valley, Pinot Noir

Open this on a Friday night when takeout isn’t cutting it and you decide to cook. Salmon, pork, or anything grilled and seasoned with care. It’s a Pinot that earns the extra effort.

Tasting Notes: Deep ruby in color, this reserve Pinot Noir opens with aromas of cherry, vanilla, coconut, and toasted oak. The palate is rich and expressive, with flavors of ripe red and black berries, red currant, and a subtle thread of black tea. Smoky tannins and earthy undertones give the wine structure and depth, while its medium body and balanced finish make it both serious and approachable. 

Varietals: 100% Pinot Noir

About the Estate:  Oregonian Tom Huggins was inspired to create great regional wines, and purchased a 35-acre wheat field just west of Salem. With the help of a few friends and family, he created the winery’s first vintage in 1986. This is the winery that put the Eola-Hills AVA on the map.