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Since 1983, Yamhill Valley Vineyards has been the crown jewel of the McMinnville AVA, standing tall as the second oldest vineyard in the region. When Denis Burger and Elaine McCall saw a “Land For Sale, Good For Grapes” ad, they weren’t just buying property—they were claiming destiny. They found their perfect patch of Yamhill County under a rainbow, no less. Nestled in the Willamette Valley, their 150-acre estate boasts well-draining soils and higher elevation blocks that yield intense, enduring wines. This Pinot Noir teases with juicy, ripe black fruit, a velvety texture, and an earthy finish that wraps up with rich chocolate notes. From day one, they've been committed to capturing the essence of Oregon and the uniqueness of Yamhill Valley—one remarkable bottle at a time. Cheers to stubborn dedication and a splash of serendipity!
Wine Enthusiast
This was an especially good vintage in the Willamette, and this wine displays the sturdy structure and weighted depth that can be missing from lesser years. Black cherry fruit, charred barrel toast, coffee grounds and scorched earth combine here. The tannins are well managed and fully ripened. Roughly a fifth of the barrels were new. Drink this now while it retains the ripe, sweet fruit flavors.