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Holocene Pinot Noir Memorialis

Holocene Wines

United States - Oregon - Yamhill-Carlton

Holocene Pinot Noir Memorialis is a blend of 777, Pommard and 115 clones from MonksGate vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, and it saw about 20% new French oak for 16 months prior to bottling. It is always the lighter and more feminine of the two Holocene wines, with red fruits, white flowers, dried herbs, mushroom and forest floor aromatics, bright acidity and a lithe texture, long finish.

Specifications

Appellation

Yamhill-Carlton

Wine Type

Red

Varietal(s)

100% Pinot Noir

Agricultural Practices

Sustainable

Soil type

Sedimentary soils

Vinification

Memorialis comes from a west-facing hillside of sedimentary soils located in the heart of the Willamette Valley.
All Pinot Noir that was 20% destemmed and brought up in 20% new French Oak for 16 months.

Production

110 (9-liter cases)

Pairings

Grilled fish, pork rillettes, epoisses cheese.

2018 Holocene Pinot Noir Memorialis - 95 PTS - JD

"Showing beautifully, with a Côte de Nuit-like nose of darker cherries, strawberries, sappy herbs, baking spices, and flowers, the 2018 Pinot Noir Memorialis is medium to full-bodied and has a gorgeously textured, layered mouthfeel, present tannins, and a solid spine of acidity. It would give many a Grand Cru Red Burgundy a run for its money in a blind tasting."

- Jeb Dunnuck (May 2021), 95 pts

2018 Holocene Pinot Noir Memorialis - 93-95 PTS - JD

"Coming from a warmer than average year for Oregon, the 2018 Pinot Noir Memorialis comes from a west-facing hillside of sedimentary soils located in the heart of the Willamette Valley (not far from Beaux Freres and Shea Vineyard). All Pinot Noir that was 20% destemmed and brought up in 20% French oak, it shows a textured, incredibly elegant profile that has a perfectly integrated style, lots of raspberry and strawberry fruits, and classic Pinot Noir notes of dried flowers and spice. It should be approachable right out of the gate, yet given its balance, it should also evolve for 10-15 years."
- Jeb Dunnuck (April 2020), 93-95 pts

Producer Information: Holocene Wines

By now, everyone knows that the Willamette Valley is an amazing place to grow Pinot Noir. When Todd Alexander relocated from Napa Valley to partner up with Force Majeure Vineyards, ...
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