Willamette Velvet — Evening Land Seven Springs Pinot Noir 2022

Tasting Notes

Pour it: medium ruby with subtle garnet rim — classy without shouting.
On the nose: raspberry, wild strawberry, pomegranate, hints of rose petal, forest floor, bay leaf and pine. 
On the palate: vibrant, elegant — red fruits upfront, fine tannins, fluid acid line, mineral-tinged backbone. Finish is clean, lifted, with that Willamette tension you want. According to reviews: “wild strawberry, raspberry… tactile mineral tinge.” 

Meet the Winemaker

Evening Land Vineyards works their magic on the legendary Seven Springs Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills. The steep, iron-rich volcanic soils + old vines (planted in the early ’80s) add depth, the team adds finesse. They believe in terroir not hype.

Wine Specs

• Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir 

• Vintage: 2022

• Region: Seven Springs Vineyard, Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA 

• Vinification/Aging: From oldest own-rooted vines, fermented and aged partly in neutral French oak & concrete.

• ABV: 13.7%

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 15-17 °C — let it breathe a little, enjoy the finesse.

Critic Reviews

• James Suckling – 93 pts: “A charming, elegant and velvety wine… wild berries and woodsy, savory accents on a medium frame of snappy tannins and nervy acidity.” 

• Vinous – 93 pts: “Blossoms with wild strawberry, raspberry, lavender and rose petals… soft yet precise with fine tannins and a fresh finish.” 

• Wine Spectator – 93 pts: “Steely and precise, with vibrant raspberry and pomegranate flavors… stony mineral, dusky spices and black tea… refined tannins.” 

Food Pairings

• Herb-roast duck breast with cherry-berry compote — elegance meets structure.

• Wild mushroom risotto with a hint of truffle — depth and finesse.

• Salmon fillet with herb butter & lemon zest — balance and sophistication.

• Aged Gruyère and fig jam board — red wine doing cheese smart.

• Grilled pork chops with rosemary & black-berry sauce — approachable but elevated.

Why You Need This Bottle

Because you’re done picking wines that look expensive but taste generic. This is Pinot with pedigree, terroir, finesse—and value. Pull this bottle when you want to impress casually, not throw down seconds later. You’ll look knowledgeable, not pretentious.

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