Stoller Pinot Noir Dundee Hills Estate 2023
Stoller Family Estate · Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
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
- $25-$35 USD
Tasting profile
Ripe red cherry, raspberry, subtle baking spice, and forest floor. Elegant, fruit-driven style with mineral undertones.
Evolution: Develops more earthy, herbal notes and layered complexity between years 3-7 after vintage.
At peak: At peak, expect harmonious integration of fruit, spice, and tertiary notes, with silky texture and refined finish.
Structure
- Acidity
- Bright and lifted; classic Willamette Valley freshness.
- Tannins
- Silky and moderate, characteristic of Dundee Hills Pinot Noir.
- Alcohol
- Moderate (typically 13-14% ABV for this label).
- Aging potential
- 6-8 years from vintage, depending on storage.
Drinking window
- Peak drinking
- 2026 to 2029
- Optimal window
- 2025 to 2031
- Current status
- Recently bottled, youthful and fresh; suitable for near-term enjoyment but will respond well to short-term cellaring.
- Current condition
- Primary fruit-driven profile; vibrant acidity and fine tannins, showing promise for graceful evolution.
Dundee Hills Pinot Noir from Stoller is renowned for balance and clarity. These wines open with bright fruit and progress toward nuanced earthiness and complexity after several years, reaching optimal harmony within 3-7 years of bottling.
Food pairing
Grilled salmon, roast chicken with mushrooms, duck breast, herb-roasted pork, and soft cheeses.
Serving
- Decant
- Not required
Sustainability
Sustainability score: 10/10
Solar-powered winery, eco-friendly gravity-flow production, on-site water treatment, composting and waste reduction, lightweight glass packaging, recycled materials, cover crops and natural pest management, vineyard habitat preservation.
Stoller Family Estate is an industry leader in sustainability, with third-party certifications for both winegrowing (LIVE, Salmon-Safe) and winery operations (LEED Gold, B Corp). The estate is powered largely by solar energy, utilizes gravity flow production to minimize energy use, employs comprehensive water and waste management, and selects sustainable packaging. Their holistic approach extends to ecosystem preservation and community engagement. The carbon footprint is minimized locally, and the use of lightweight bottles reduces shipping emissions. Stoller is widely recognized as a global benchmark for sustainable wine production.