Willamette Valley | Dundee Hills

2022 Knudsen Vineyards Backstory Pinot Noir

Our past, always present.


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Situated high on our Dundee Hills estate, rising to nearly 900 feet at their top-most elevations. Nestled side by side, they share a common border and something quite uncommon—50 years of family ownership and a history of progressive Oregon viticulture. This Talking Blocks release pays tribute to the Knudsen Vineyards backstory with this silky, elegant Pinot Noir born of Pommard and 777 French Dijon Clones.

TALKING BLOCKS SERIES

Only available from Knudsen Vineyards

Estate Grown

LIVE Certified

Salmon Safe

Beginning with a radiant ruby hue, the Backstory invites anticipation with enticing aromas of delicate florals reminiscent of wild roses in full bloom, intertwined with whispers of violets and lavender. Flavors unfold on the palate; freshly picked cherries and succulent raspberries with emerging black pepper and subtle spice. This wine’s silky texture glides effortlessly across the tongue finishing with a harmonious blend of fruit and spice.

Appellation Willamette Valley | Dundee Hills
 Alcohol 13.8%
Soil Jory
Brix 23.2°
Oak French, 28% new, 16 mos.
pH 3.65
Ta 5.6 g/L
Cases 190
Winemaker Nate Klostermann
Bottled 02/2024
Released 05/2024

Knudsen Vineyard Block 7

Knudsen Vineyard Block 6

map of knudsen vineyards illustrating the various vineyard blocks by grape varietyBlock 6 | 50%
Rootstock | 101
Clone | 777
Planted | Fall 2007
Elevation | 810-850 ft
Exposure | SE
Spacing | 5×5 ft

Block 7 | 50%
Rootstock | Riparia
Clone | Pommard
Plated | Fall 2007
Elevation | 815-870 ft
Exposure | SE
Spacing | 5×5 ft

Every growing season is unique and different and that certainly describes 2022. It was a roller coaster year – a frost event in mid-April, a cool and wet May followed by a warm July and August extending, uncharacteristically, into late October. The net result? A beautiful crop with strong yields, excellent quality, ripe flavors and bright acidity. Mother nature gave us concern early and then made up for it with great fall weather enabling one of the latest harvests in many years.