Evening Land Seven Springs La Source Pinot noir 09

Wine Spectator 92 points

Light and tangy, with hints of blueberry and plum behind the raspberry and slate flavors up front, lingering nicely on the delicate finish. Drink now through 2019. 422 cases made. - H.S.

Consulting Winemaker Dominique Lafon's famous white Burgundies are prized for their exquisite expression of terroir. The Evening Land Pinots show the same extraordinary sophistication. He and winemaker Isabelle Meunier are producing some remarkable wines, bringing a new and exciting perspective to Oregon Pinot noir. - Jean

This is Evening Land Vineyards' premier Pinot noir, made from the oldest Pinot vines at Seven Springs Vineyard. The vines grow on a tiny ledge at the bottom well of the La Source Cross where the ancient lava flow spread from North to South. The Witzel soils of Summum are extremely shallow and measure less than one foot before the roots strike hardened lava.