Willamette Valley | Dundee Hills
2021 Knudsen Vineyards “Murto” Pinot Noir
Curating a distinguished neighbor
Introducing the third and final vintage from our partnership with Murto Vineyard.
The Talking Blocks series wines highlight unique stories of distinctive plantings. This non-estate Pinot noir showcases a nearby legacy vineyard, Murto, located just a short drive up Worden Hill Road from Knudsen Vineyards.
TALKING BLOCKS SERIES
Only available from Knudsen Vineyards
Enticing aromas of ripe cherry and blackberry mingle with hints of cola, black pepper, and anise, creating a captivating bouquet that draws you in. As the wine unfolds on the palate, layers of flavor emerge, revealing notes of cinnamon-spiced earth, subtle mushroom and leather undertones, and a touch of decadent dark chocolate. Notes of charred wood and structural tannins add depth while medium acidity and bright fruit flavors lead to a firm yet velvety texture.
The finish is nothing short of luscious, lingering with grace and finesse.
Drink now and for 12+ years.
Unfiltered
Appellation Willamette Valley | Dundee Hills
Vineyard Murto Vineyard, dry farmed
Alcohol
Oak 10 months, 1-3 year old barrels
Cases
Winemaker Anthony Van Nice
Closure Natural cork
Growing Season
The 2021 growing season was remarkable in several respects including the very high quality of fruit produced.
Coolness and some precipitation in early June during flowering resulted in below average fruit set and, ultimately, lower yields. Then, at the end of June, Oregon experienced a heat dome for several days with record-breaking high temperatures. The balance of the summer was warm and dry until early September, when a cooling allowed for a relatively long and nearly ideal harvest season.
At Knudsen Vineyards, we started harvesting grapes for sparkling in late August and concluded harvest in late September. The cool weather in September gave us time to pick our Pinot noir and Chardonnay grapes for still wine at nearly perfect physiological ripeness.
The modestly lower yields and great weather conditions during harvest has enabled wines with excellent acidity, depth of color, big aromatics and great flavors. We are really excited about the quality, drinkability and age worthiness of the wines from the 2021 growing season.