2018 Thea’s Selection Pinot noir Magnum

As our house cuvée, Thea’s Selection is a blend of fruit sourced from all seven of our organic, estate vineyards that span three different Willamette Valley AVAs.  As such, it is a wonderful representation of the vintage across all of our sites. The nose is inviting and earthy with black cherry, black currant and plum fruit that is nuanced by subtle notes of black tea, chocolate, mushroom and lavender.  This wine is rich and supple with silky tannins and a juicy sweet core which transitions into a long finish that leaves the taste of brambly fruit on the palate.

Reviews from Acclaimed Wine Critics 

93 points, James Suckling
“Cherries, watermelon, stewed strawberries, mocha and nutmeg on the nose.  It’s medium-bodied with powdery tannins and spicy, cedary character.  Polished.  Drink now or hold.”As our house cuvee, Thea’s Selection is a blend of fruit sourced from all seven of our organic, estate vineyards that span three different Willamette Valley AVAs.  As such, it is a wonderful representation of the vintage across all of our sites.  

91 points, Owen Bargreen
“Sourced from a host of Pinot noir clonal selections and vineyards throughout the Willamette Valley, the 2018 “Thea’s Selection’ shows off a soft mouthfeel with ripe red currants, orange peel and tilled volcanic soils on the palate, with salty undertones.  Ripe and showing nicely in its youth, enjoy this great effort over the next eight to ten years.  Drink 2021-2029.”

92 points, Wine Spectator
“Refined and structured, offering pinpoint black cherry, savory spice and black tea flavors that build tension and tannin on the finish.  Drink now through 2029.”