At a glance

Producer

Stoller Family Estate

Region

Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Fruity

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$28-40/bottle retail

Tasting profile

Fresh red cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, hints of rose and baking spice, subtle earth, and polished oak.

Evolution: Will gain notes of forest floor, mushroom, and dried herbs as tertiary flavors develop.

At peak: Complex integration of red fruit, floral notes, sweet spice, and refined earthy undertones.

Structure

Acidity

Bright, lively

Tannins

Medium, fine-grained

Alcohol

13.5% ABV

Aging potential

Up to 7-9 years from vintage; best 3-6 years

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2023 to 2025

Optimal window

2021 to 2027

Current status

Ready to drink, still evolving

Current condition

Very good; fruit and structure showing well. Subtle tertiary complexity developing.

This wine’s structure and bright acidity favor mid-term aging, with primary fruit and floral notes peaking around 4-6 years, evolving to savory and earthy complexity before softening and fading gradually.

Food pairing

Grilled salmon, duck breast, roast chicken, mushroom risotto, herbed pork loin, beetroot dishes.

Serving

Serving temperature

15-16°C / 59-61°F

Decant

Yes (30-45 minutes) — Opens up aromatics and smooths youthful tannins.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 9/10

Dry-farming where possible, solar-powered winery, gravity-flow production, water recycling, composting and organic practices, light-weight bottles, local sourcing for packaging, 100% estate-grown fruit, biodiversity corridors on property

Stoller Family Estate is recognized as a leader in sustainable viticulture in Oregon. They have one of the world’s largest solar-powered winery installations, use gravity flow for energy efficiency, manage waste and water carefully, and maintain third-party sustainable and Salmon Safe certifications. Efforts include biodiversity, wildlife protection, and minimized inputs. Their carbon footprint is notably low for North American consumption and mitigated internationally by works such as lightweight packaging and green energy. Overall, they exemplify best-in-class sustainability in mid-sized wine production.