Duck Pond Pinot Noir 2024

Duck Pond Pinot Noir 2024 is a wonderfully expressive and considered wine that perfectly highlights the cool-climate elegance of Oregon's renowned Willamette Valley. Bright ruby in color with a light rim, this vibrant Pinot Noir opens with an inviting and aromatic bouquet of dried cherries, wild berries, and warm baking spice, accented by delicate hints of white pepper, cola, and earthy soil. On the palate, it is beautifully balanced and medium-bodied, delivering rich, focused flavors of cranberry, pomegranate, and ripe stone fruit alongside darker cherry and plum. Mild notes of oak add subtle depth and complexity, while smooth, velvety tannins and bright acidity frame the fruit perfectly. The experience concludes with a clean, well-rounded finish that leaves a fresh, lingering echo of red fruit and gentle warmth. As a Clean Label Project Purity Award winner, this wine is a testament to twenty-five years of consistent, sustainable craft in the Dundee Hills.

Food Pairing: Grilled wild salmon, roasted duck breast, pork tenderloin with cherry glaze, mushroom risotto, earthy root vegetables, and mild soft cheeses such as Brie or Camembert.

91 Points - James Suckling

Aromas of dried cherries, white pepper, and warm baking spice. Cranberry, pomegranate, and ripe stone fruit on the palate — brief yet clean finish with a fresh echo of red fruit and gentle warmth.