00 Wines Shea Pinot Noir 2022

00 Wines Shea Pinot Noir is a captivating expression sourced from the iconic Shea Vineyard, situated in the highest elevation block near the forest line. This wine stands out for its freshness and multilayered complexity, offering a contrast to many heavily extracted versions on the market. Each grape cluster is meticulously destemmed by hand, preserving the whole berries. They are then placed in 500L terra cotta amphorae from Tuscany, where spontaneous fermentation occurs with indigenous yeast. After primary fermentation, the juice is pressed into French oak barrels, where it ages beautifully for 18 months, resulting in a refined and elegant Pinot Noir.

2022 was an unusual but ultimately successful vintage. Despite a unique April frost event, the growing season was exceptionally favorable due to later ripening with a late October pick date which resulted in fresh natural acidity and delicious fruit flavors.

00 Wines is a family-owned, critically acclaimed winery nestled in the heart of the Northern Willamette Valley, Oregon’s renowned wine region. Founded in 2015 by first-generation American and renowned west coast wine industry business lawyer Chris Hermann and his wife Kathryn Hermann, 00 Wines has quickly become one of the most talked about and collected American wine brands.  Although the company is headquartered in the Northern Willamette Valley in Oregon, the team also produces Grand Cru Champagne and Grand Cru Burgundy Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Region: Oregon, USA
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Size: 750ml
ABV: 14.1%

Ratings:

99 points from International Wine Report: “The 2022 00 Wines Pinot Noir ‘Shea’ from Yamhill-Carlton showcases fruit planted at 550 feet near the treeline in 2002, hand-destemmed and fermented in amphora. Its glowing neon medium ruby core is framed by a striking fluorescent red rim, hinting at the vibrancy within. The nose opens with spiced black cherries and mountain blueberries, complemented by forest herbs, toasted anise, and a savory umami note. On the palate, this Pinot is polished and radiant, with a perfect spine of acidity that balances its plush, rounded tannins. The wine glides effortlessly across the tongue, leading to a finish that lingers for minutes, leaving a lasting impression of elegance and depth. A beautifully structured wine that captures the essence of its unique terroir and vineyard. Only 135 cases crafted. Highly recommended and editor’s choice.”

00 Wines Shea Pinot Noir 是來自標誌性 Shea 葡萄園的迷人表達，該園位於森林線附近的最高海拔區塊。這款酒以其新鮮感和多層次的複雜性而脫穎而出，與市場上許多重提取版本形成對比。每個葡萄串都經過精心手工去梗，保持整個漿果的完整性。然後將其放入從托斯卡納進口的500升陶罐中，在那裡，使用本土酵母進行自發發酵。主要發酵後，果汁被壓入法國橡木桶中，優雅地熟成18個月，最終呈現出一款精緻而優雅的黑比諾。

2022年是一個不尋常但最終成功的年份。儘管四月發生了獨特的霜凍事件，但由於隨後的生長季節極為有利，並在十月底進行晚期採摘，這使得葡萄酒擁有新鮮的天然酸度和美味的水果風味。

00 Wines是一家家族擁有、備受好評的酒莊,位於俄勒岡州著名的北威拉米特谷。該酒莊由美籍華裔著名西海岸葡萄酒行業商業律師Chris Hermann及其妻子Kathryn Hermann於2015年創立。儘管公司總部位於俄勒岡州的北威拉米特谷,但他們的團隊同時也生產頂級香檳和勃艮第的夏多內及黑皮諾葡萄酒。自創立以來,00 Wines已迅速成為美國最受關注和收藏的葡萄酒品牌之一。

地區：美國俄勒岡州
葡萄品種：100% 黑比諾
規格: 750ml
酒精度：14.1%

評分：
International Wine Report 99分：“2022 年 00 Wines Pinot Noir ‘Shea’ 來自雅姆希爾-卡爾頓，展示了位於樹線附近 550 英尺處的果實，這些果實於 2002 年種植，手工去梗並在陶土酒甕中發酵。它的中紅色核心發光，邊緣的熒光紅色框住了內部的活力。鼻腔中香料黑櫻桃和山藍莓的香氣，伴隨著森林香草、烘烤茴香和鹹鮮的鮮味。口感中，這款 Pinot 光滑而明亮，完美的酸度支撐著豐滿圓潤的單寧，酒液在舌尖輕盈滑過，餘韻持久，留下一種優雅和深度的持久印象。這是一款結構優美的葡萄酒，捕捉了其獨特風土和葡萄園的精髓。僅生產 135 箱。強烈推薦，並榮獲編輯選擇。”