2023 Lange Estate Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon

ABOUT THIS WINE

Winemaking typically involves strategic barnstorming through multiple clones and blocks on the estate, gentle destemming, cool fermentation, and elevated élevage in French oak (in 2022 about 40 % new oak over ~13 months) to balance finesse and structure; the 2023 likely follows this pattern for estate Pinot Noir production. With its classic Dundee Hills signature of savory, perfumed fruit and tension, it is ready to enjoy now but also shows promise for graceful aging over the next 5–8 years.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Lange Estate was founded in 1987 by Don and Wendy Lange and is today run alongside their son Jesse, establishing a reputation for elegant, terroir-driven Pinot Noir from their Dundee Hills estate and surrounding vineyards. The vineyard soils of the Dundee Hills are predominantly Jory—with reddish, well-drained volcanic clay loams—and components of Nekia series soils, giving wines refined structure and distinct minerality. Their 60‑acre estate is LIVE Certified Sustainable and Salmon-Safe, showcasing a commitment to environmental stewardship