Fossil and Fawn Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022
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The Land
Fossil & Fawn Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022 hails from a selection of vineyards across the Willamette Valley, a renowned region for producing world-class Pinot Noir. These vineyards, planted on diverse soils ranging from volcanic basalt to deep alluvial gravels, offer a unique terroir for cultivating expressive Pinot Noir.
The Wine
This Pinot Noir is a blend of grapes sourced from vineyards with vine ages ranging from 20 to 50 years old. Aged in predominantly neutral oak barrels, the wine allows the fruit to shine. You'll find classic Oregon Pinot Noir characteristics: bramble fruit (think raspberries and strawberries), wet rocks, and mushroomy earthiness. The wine is fermented with native yeasts and minimal sulfur additions, reflecting Fossil & Fawn's dedication to a natural winemaking approach that prioritizes vineyard expression.
The People
Founded by Jim and Jenny Fischer Jr. in 2011, Fossil & Fawn is a winery dedicated to crafting wines that are both delicious and true to their origins. With a focus on sustainable viticulture and minimal intervention winemaking, they prioritize vineyard expression and eschew bold pronouncements in favor of wines that they themselves enjoy. Their wines, including this Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, are characterized by a natural elegance and a focus on showcasing the unique terroir of the region.
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The Willamette Valley, nestled in Oregon, is a region renowned for its cool-climate wines, particularly its Pinot Noir. While Pinot Noir is its most celebrated variety, the valley is also home to other cool climate varieties like Chardonnay and Riesling. The region's unique terroir, characterized by rolling hills, volcanic and sedimentary soils, and a maritime climate influence, contributes to the elegance and complexity of its wines. The wines of the Willamette Valley offer a delicate balance between fruit, acidity, and earthiness. Its increasingly reputation places it among the world’s top regions for Pinot Noir.
Willamette Valley
Pinot Noir is a thin-skinned, notoriously difficult-to-grow, low-yielding grape that finds its ancestral home in Burgundy, France, where it produces some of the world's most elegant and nuanced wines. While Burgundy remains its spiritual heartland, Pinot Noir has since traveled the globe, finding success in other cooler climates, notably in California, Oregon, New Zealand, and Germany. This grape is a challenge for any grower, as it requires specific conditions to show its best, and yet the wines it produces are capable of such a captivating and singular character.
