Élevée Bjornson Vineyard Pinot Noir
Masculine and exotic. A Single-Vineyard bottling from Björnson Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. The Nekia soils, SouthWest aspect, and 530ft elevation, deliver this exotic wine, displaying cherries, hints of peach, pine needles, and fine velvety texture.
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Description
Masculine and exotic. A Single-Vineyard bottling from Björnson Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. The Nekia soils, SouthWest aspect, and 530ft elevation, deliver this exotic wine, displaying cherries, hints of peach, pine needles, and fine velvety texture.
Specifications
100% Pinot Noir
The Producer
Élevée Winegrowers is a “Study In Terroir”, focused on exploring the distinct flavors of the Willamette Valley’s diverse Appellations. We craft a lineup of Single Vineyard Pinot noir wines with very different flavor profiles, originating from diverse environments, to showcase the spectrum of our Valley’s Terroir. Although each of our wines showcase the diverse personality of each site, in all of them you will find graceful wines with finesse, that have purity, precision, and focus.
él•e•vée /el-uh-vay/
(french) feminine, adjective
1. elevated or high.
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Rating and Awards
92pts Wine Enthusiast – 2017
91pts Wine Spectator – 2017
91pts James Suckling -2017
93pts Wine Enthusiast – 2016
92pts Wine Spectator – 2016
92pts James Suckling -2016