Evesham Wood, a small winery in the Eola Amity Hills, gives some of the Pinot powerhouses a run for their money. In the glass, the 2021 Willamette Valley La Grive Bleue Pinot Noir is fresh and aromatic with wild strawberry, raspberry, cherry kirsch, dried rose petals, sandalwood, herbs, underbrush, and turned earth. It shows a deft balance between the fresh fruit and the savory soil character that shines through. It is medium-bodied and thrumming with energy, with subtle and silky tannins. Given the tremendous value, you should grab several bottles and make this your go-to Pinot.
Evesham Wood, Eola-Amity Hills (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir 2021
By Miranda Franco