At a glance

Producer

Big Table Farm

Region

Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Fruity

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

USD $70-100 per bottle (release); auction/trade values may vary

Tasting profile

Bright red cherry, cranberry, blueberry, subtle floral and baking spice aromas, hints of earth and forest floor.

Evolution: With age: Increased complexity; tertiary notes of sous bois, dried rose, savory spice, softer tannins; fruit evolves toward dried and stewed character.

At peak: Silky texture, integrated oak, complex aromatics, forest floor, red and blue fruits, harmonious acidity.

Structure

Acidity

Vibrant, lifting

Tannins

Fine-grained, moderate, silky

Alcohol

Moderate (typically 13-14%)

Aging potential

Excellent for a single-vineyard US Pinot Noir; 8-10 years optimal but can hold longer with ideal cellaring

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2027 to 2030

Optimal window

2025 to 2032

Current status

Youthful but approachable

Current condition

Fresh, primary fruit-driven, moderate integration of tannins and oak

This wine, from a cool high-elevation site, develops slowly over time, rewarding patience with layered complexity—reaching its fullest expression after 5-8 years post-vintage, while maintaining structure through a decade or slightly longer.

Food pairing

Roast duck, wild mushroom risotto, salmon, pork tenderloin, truffle dishes, hard cheeses.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Dry-farming where possible, biodiversity encouragement, minimal chemical use, low-intervention winemaking, energy-efficient facility, focus on recyclable/compostable packaging including hand-applied beeswax capsules instead of foil.

Big Table Farm has strong sustainable practices typical of Willamette Valley benchmarks—eschewing excessive chemical inputs, fostering biodiversity, and using natural packaging. Their hands-on, low-intervention ethos and care for the land score highly, but lack of formal certification and international shipping place them a step behind the most rigorously documented sustainable producers. Nonetheless, they represent a leading example in small US wineries.