Description

Elouan, Pinot Noir, Oregon

Elouan is the result of California winemaker, Joseph Wagner, heading North to Oregon, one of the world’s renowned Pinot Noir regions, and producing Pinot Noir with depth of flavor, vibrancy, and suppleness.

The delicate nature of Oregon Pinot Noir requires a soft hand in the cellar. The clusters were 100% destemmed with a few select lots having small amounts of stems added back to the fermenter for phenolic augmentation. The must underwent an extended cold soak, ranging from five days to two weeks, and during fermentation, both punch-down and pump-over techniques were utilized. We monitor the separate lots and tailor the extraction methods to the needs of each one. We find this style of reactive winemaking is the best way to coax the optimal terroir qualities from Pinot Noir, truly exemplifying the prime coastal vineyards from where it is sourced. The wine was aged for ten months in a mix of new and seasoned French oak and racked upon completion of malolactic fermentation.

Winery: Elouan Wines – https://elouanwines.com/
Wine Style: Oregon Pinot Noir
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Country / Region / Sub-Region: USA / Oregon / 
Alcohol: 13.9%
Rating (Vivino): 4/5
Bottle Size: 750mL