94 Points Decanter
Freedom Hill has become a Willamette Valley icon planted in 1984, with most of the vineyard replanted in the early 2000s. This is a wine of profound complexity with a brooding character. Dark violets and smoke give an almost deep purple tone to the aromatics. There's a silken nature to the palate, dark yet elegant, with ripe boysenberry, fresh muddled blackberries and roasted sea salt that lingers long on the palate.
94 Points Jeb Dunnuck
A youthful magenta hue, the 2022 Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard takes on notes of grenadine, pine needles, sage, and pressed wildflowers. Medium-bodied, it has a more compact structure, with ripe, coiled tannins, a mouthwatering feel, fresh acidity, good length, and a light toast finish. This needs time in the cellar and will be best in another couple years, but it’s quite intense and saturates the palate. Drink 2025-2036.
93 Points Wine Spectator
Graceful and silky, but with a well-structured backbone. Offers raspberry and Satsuma plum flavors framed by savory tea and fresh violet tones as this builds toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2032. 430 cases made.
92+ Points Vinous
Stone dust and crushed chalk give way to wild blueberries and hints of spice as the 2022 Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard blossoms in the glass. Cool-toned and racy in feel, it sweeps across the palate with an elegant wave of ripe red and blue fruits, motivated by juicy acidity. The 2022 takes on a spicy character through the medium-length finish, leaving a framework of edgy tannins and notes of licorice to linger.
Winemaker Notes
The 2022 Freedom Hill Pinot Noir is a quintessential expression of its unique terroir. Cultivated in the ancient marine Belpine soils of the Mount Pisgah of Polk County AVA, this single vineyard gem offers many facets of blue fruit characteristics that shine gracefully on the palate. Upon first pour, the deep hue captures the eye, hinting at the richness within. Aromas of ripe blueberries, blackberries, and a whisper of violets awaken the senses, inviting you to explore further. The body is both supple and structured, providing a luxurious mouthfeel that is smooth yet intriguingly intricate. The palate is a harmonious blend of vibrant blue fruits layered with subtle undertones of earthy minerality, a true testament to its distinctive origin.
