The 2012 Pinot Noir Virtus Ex comes from Eola-Amity Hills and tends to be the slowest to evolve and what Eric sees as the most Old World influence. The vines are located on volcanic soils and includes 15% whole-cluster fruit due to the relatively longer hang time. It sees 15 months in 42% new French oak. It came in at 3.3 pH and 14% alcohol so no acidification was necessary.
The nose makes an immediate impression: redcurrant, wild strawberry and undergrowth, almost mulchy scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, plenty of refined red cherry and cranberry fruit interlaced with spice, leading to a finish that has plenty of finesse and Old World charm. This is a superb wine from winemaker Eric Eide.
Eric Eide er manden bag vinene fra Oregon. Fokus er på Pinot Noir, som alle er kendetegnet ved deres flotte balance og imponerende struktur. Han praktiserer 'hands off' og ønsker at lade marken tale sit tydelige sprog i den færdige vin. Vinene er tilgængelige ved frigivelse men besidder samtidig et imponerende lagringspotentiale. Vi taler her vine i den klassiske kølige Oregon stil som mange vil betegne som Bourgogne inspireret. Anmelderne har givet vinene flotte anmeldelser og Robert Parker skriver om pris/kvalitet Moreover, prices for these wines aren’t really reasonable given their quality no, they’re unreasonably low!