Purple Hands - Pinot Noir - Freedom Hill Vineyard2022
RED WINE
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Producer
Purple Hands Wine
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Blend
100% Pinot Noir
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Country
USA
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Region
Oregon
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Appellation
Willamette Valley
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UPC
8 56750 00307 1
Reviews
James Suckling 95
Aromas of fresh sour cherries and strawberries with hints of violets, crushed herbs and seashells. Crunchy and savory on the palate, with a medium body and wet stone and mineral character. Structured with refined yet firm tannins. Long finish. Drink or hold.
by JS, James Suckling , 2024
Wine Enthusiast 92
Briary raspberry and wild strawberry aromas burst from the glass, followed by traces of violets and grilled portobello mushrooms. The wine's Bing cherry, lemon and white chocolate flavors fill the mouth. A combination of jangly acidity and rippling tannins suggests a long life for this wine.
by MA, Wine Enthusiast , 2024
Technical Details
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.
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
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.