Cloudline Pinot Noir Oregon 2022
Lustrous garnet in colour, with aromas of red cherries, plums and light spices that leap from the glass. The palate is fresh and fruit-driven, with a silky mouthfeel and layers of complexity.
Sourced from some of the Willamette Valley’s best vineyards, Cloudline is a classic expression of Oregon Pinot Noir, made in the Drouhin style. Approximately 20% of the grapes come from the Roserock vineyard, Domaine Drouhin's well-known site in the Eola-Amity Hills.
Cloudline is produced under the guiding hand of winemaker VéroniSue Drouhin-Boss.
| RRP | £26.95 |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Alcoholic strength | 14% |
| Country | USA |
| Region | Oregon |
| Subregion | Williamette Valley |
| Grapes | Pinot Noir 100% |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Closure | Diam |
When Joseph Drouhin established his eponymous négociant company in 1880, he could scarcely have imagined that his family name would one day grace an estate in Oregon. Purchased by his grandson Robert in 1987, whose eye for an opportunity was instrumental in the company’s post-war success, Drouhin’s Dundee Hills vineyard was joined in 2013 by Roserock Estate in the Eola-Amity Hills. The original site has a remarkable similarity in climate, latitude and aspect to the great vineyards of Burgundy, whilst Roserock has a cooler climate and volcanic soils; both produce Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of great clarity and finesse. Robert’s children Véronique and Philippe, who oversee winemaking and viticulture respectively, are also on hand to ensure the Drouhin style is present whilst simultaneously allowing Oregon’s unique terroir to shine through.
