2022 Lemelson - Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Thea's Selection

From Lemelson’s gravity-flow estate, Thea’s Selection is the winery’s house cuvée, a single-versus-blend expression that grape-sources from five organically farmed sites across three Willamette Valley sub-appellations. This Pinot Noir embodies the estate’s commitment to organic farming and low-intervention winemaking, delivering complexity and balance that reflect the vintage and the terroir. The 2022 growing season in Oregon brought an early spring frost that trimmed yields, followed by a hot summer and warm fall that pushed the surviving fruit to full ripeness. The result is a wine with notable aromatic depth and structure, built to age gracefully while still offering immediate appeal for current enjoyment. Tasting profile - Aromas and flavors: earthy and savory notes mingle with black cherry, plum, and red currant, layered with black tea, baking spice, and a whisper of forest floor. - Texture and finish: silky tannins cradle a juicy core, carrying through to a long, bramble-fruited finish. Food pairings - Versatile with grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, or roasted duck, making it an excellent choice for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.