Stoller Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022

"Old Vine Red is a proprietary red wine made to replicate the field blends of many of the old vineyards across California. Predominantly comprised of Zinfandel, Old Vine Red combines pure fruit, a supple mouth feel and a rich, solid structure. A groundbreaking combination of varietals from multiple vintages, this wine has blazed the path for red blends for decades." —winemaker

"The winery was mentioned in the first edition of « Bordeaux Et Ses Vins » edited by Charles Cocks in 1850. This time it was owned by P. Brion. In the fifth edition of the guide in 1886 the winery appeared under its current name, Château Lassus. In 1932 Château Lassus was awarded Cru Bourgeois status for its Medocian wine. The estate was bought by the Paeffgen family in 2010 who have realized large investments since to help the cru maintain its renowned status. The quality focus is realized by sustainable efforts in the vineyards, a strong selection process upfront harvest as well as during processing of the berries and finally by the maturing of the wine in selected French oak barrels (barriques). As such the potential of the exceptional terroir and the old vines with reduced yields is converted in a Médocwine with elegant finesse, clarity in the fruit expression, complexity of aroma and taste with a smooth tannin structure. Remaining a typical Medoc-wine, Château Lassus has a significant aging potential." —winemaker

"This Montepulciano is a deep ruby red colour, limpid and rich; intense scents of forest fruits: cherry and berries; medium-bodied, with its tannic component harmoniously integrated. On the palate it shows clear class with a perfect integration of tannins and fruit." —winemaker

"Grapes are harvested when fully ripe and vinified utilizing the red wine method in stainless steel. This Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is deep ruby red in color with an intense, berry-like bouquet. Dry and savory, with hints of blackberry jam and good tannins." —importer