2023 Torii Mor - Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (750ml)
Torii Mor 2023 Pinot Noir — Willamette Valley (750ml)
From a diverse tapestry of Willamette Valley vineyards, the 2023 Torii Mor Pinot Noir offers a lighter, approachable expression that preserves bright acidity and drinkability. A nine-to-ten month aging program in a mix of French and Hungarian oak provides subtle structure without masking the fruit, allowing the wine’s energetic core to shine through.
Tasting notes
Opening aromas weave cola, root beer, and green tea with faint hints of grilled meat and molasses underneath. On the palate, red cherry and dark berry fruit take the lead, carried by finely structured tannins and a smooth, unhurried finish that invites another glass.
Vineyard and winemaking details
This Pinot Noir draws from Willamette Valley vineyards—an area cooled by fog and breezes that helps retain vibrant acidity while building complexity from a mosaic of volcanic soils, including the Jory clay found on Torii Mor’s estate. The 2023 vintage was aged for about ten months in a carefully selected blend of French and Hungarian oak to add backbone without eclipsing the fruit. The wine benefits from the winery’s Burgundian-inspired lineage, with Jacques Tardy at the helm since 2004 in a gravity-flow, LEED-certified facility that emphasizes gentle extraction and respect for terroir.
Food pairing ideas
- Grilled salmon with a herb glaze
- Herb-roasted chicken with a light pan sauce
- Mushroom risotto for a savory, earthy match