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Purple Hands - Pinot Noir - Freedom Hill Vineyard

2021
Blend
100% Pinot Noir
Country
USA
Region
Oregon
Appellation
Willamette Valley
UPC
0 15643 75363 3
Red Wine
Verified Stock
70959A-21
Product Ratings
Int'l Wine Report 93pt

The 2021 Freedom Hills from Purple Hands comes from the Freedom Hill vineyard and is aged for 10 months in 40% new French oak barrels. Boasting attractive notes of baked blueberry pie, black cherry, red licorice, candied violet petals, matchstick, scorched herbs, and sweet vanilla, this Oregon Pinot Noir delivers in spades. A gorgeous rounded mouthfeel, perfect levels of acidity, purity of fruit, and a finish that goes on for ages, complete the wine.

by Int'l Wine Report, 2022
James Suckling 94pt

A spicy and flavorful pinot with aromas of sour cherries, wild strawberries, oyster shells and spice box. Medium-bodied with tight-grained tannins. Sleek and vibrant finish. Drink or hold.

by James Suckling, 2022
Wine Advocate 97pt

The 2021 Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard comes from Coury and Wadenswil clone vines in the recently approved Mount Pisgah appellation. It's aromatically intense and expressive with layers of raspberry jam, blood orange, aniseed, bergamot and cracked pepper. Light-bodied and finely chalky, the palate is bursting with juicy, floral fruit, and it offers a long finish with a flourish of detailed, spicy accents.

by Wine Advocate, 2023
Wine Spectator 93pt

Keenly structured and precise, with a core of mineral-tinged tannins embraced by rich blueberry and raspberry flavors, which are laced with savory and dusky spices that linger on a gutsy finish.

by Wine Spectator, 2023

Vineyard

Freedom Hill Vineyard is located in the foothills of the Oregon Coast Range, toward the western edge of the Willamette Valley, about 15 minutes southwest of the Eola-Amity AVA. With its Bellpine Loam soils, the vineyard yields fruit with pronounced dark fruit characteristics—such as blueberry, blackberry and plum. The resulting wines have an acid and tannin profile that allows for lasting beauty and structure. Planted in 1982 by owners Dan and Helen Dusschee, the grapes from Freedom Hill make their way into the wine portfolios of some of the most esteemed, artistic wineries in the Willamette Valley. Dan and Helen’s son Dustin is now carrying the torch into the next generation as a vineyard manager, supporting the vineyard as it grows in acreage and prestige.

Technical data

AGEING: 12 Months in Barrel 65% Neutral Oak 35% New Oak
PH & ALcohol & Cases: 3.6 pH, 13.5 % Alcohol
Fermentation: Native Fermentation, Small Open Top Fermenters, Hand Plunged & Macerated, Unfined & Unfiltered
TECH DATA: Willamette Valley AVA, Bellpine Loam Soil, Wadenswil & Pommard Clones, Hand Harvested

Tasting notes

Plush and vibrant, with well-structured raspberry, green tea and savory spice flavors that build richness and tannins on a zesty. This wine is extremely versatile, you can pair it with fish, chicken, red meat, and even with vegetables and desserts.