Wine Biography

^* Library Release

We released two cases of this 2012 Pinot Noir from our library on June 15, 2017. As this annual release is sold out, look for future releases of two cases each in the next and following years. When available, the purchase limit per customer will be three bottles. This wine defines fine Pinot Noir at $75. Please contact ed@quintetcellars.com to place a reserve order for this Quintet Cellars library wine. It will only be available via email; no orders will be taken through the website.

Region

Willamette Valley

AVA Origin

100% Ribbon Ridge AVA

Vineyards

50% Saikkonen Vineyards

50% Ribbon Ridge Vineyards

Varietal

100% 777 Pinot Noir fruit

Wine Style

Burgundian with 30% whole cluster fermentation

Barrel Aging

Seasoned French Oak, using 40% new oak and 60% neutral oak barrels. Barrel aged 18 months. Bottled May 6, 2014

Bottle Aging

Bottle aged five months prior to release

Release Date

October 15, 2014

Awards

Wine Spectator: 91 Points

Oregon Wine Awards: Gold