Hiyu Wine Farm (USA) – Tzum Elder 2019

Tzum Elder 2019 by is made in Oregon, USA with grapes.

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Spectacular pinot! Slightly stemmy in a nice way with a delightfully smooth finish. Lovely notes of forwst berries, herbs, cacao, green tomato and white pepper. A real delight!

From Hiyu Farm: Pinot Noir from vines planted on a 1.5 acre section of the site we farm in the east hills of Hood River. The vineyard is adjacent to Panorama Point with extraordinary views of the Mt. Hood and the valley below. The wine from this parcel normally goes into the Spring Ephemeral Pinot Noir.

Since 2018 we’ve isolated the steepest part of the site’s central hill to make as a separate wine. This part of the site faces due South and is extremely well exposed. It makes a very darkly colored, meaty, almost Cote Rotie like Pinot Noir.

It’s always staining and very backwards. Even after a full two year elevage without sulfur the wine is still remarkably primary. The cool conditions in 2019 brought extra length, purity and aromatic definition to the wine. Including all three versions of the spring ephemeral Pinot this is the best wine we’ve made from the site.