Keeler Estate Vineyard is the dream of Craig and Gabriele Keeler who turned a dilapidated piece of land from blackberry bushes into vineyard. Their 2022 vintage shows a classic Willamette Valley Pinot Noir structure with a balanced approach between earthy undertones and fruit notes. Cranberry, pine nuts, red cherry, mushroom, tobacco leaf, and leather are just a few of the notes one can enjoy within the complexity of this wine. Finding high-quality Willamette Pinot Noir under $35 is a challenge but 2023 is their last vintage. The winery is moving inventory, making an opportunity for Willamette Valley Pinot drinkers. Get some before it’s gone.
Keeler Estate Vineyard, Eola-Amity Hills (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir 2022
By Vince Simmon