2021 Matteri Vineyard
Matteri is a unique vineyard in the far North of Yamhill Carlton devoted solely to Pinot Noir. It sits alone on a South-facing ridge, isolated at 550 feet of elevation. Robert Matteri first planted here in 2011 and our blocks consist of Dijon 115, which is praised for its round, supple tannins and exotic aromatics. The Coastal Mountains provide a pronounced rain-shadow effect at Matteri, making this a cool, dry, and wind-swept vineyard with a long growing season. The result is concentrated fruit with small clusters and thick skins providing intensity and structure.
"From a site that yields tiny berries, the shockingly inky-hued 2021 Pinot Noir Matteri Vineyard offers a young, backward, incredibly concentrated style as well as pure darker fruits, graphite, and violets. With beautifully integrated oak, medium to full body, and a great finish, it might be the standout in the lineup."
93-95 pts (barrel score) Jeb Dunnuck 6/2023
100% Pinot Noir, Single Vineyard Production, Matteri Vineyard
Winemaking:
Open Top Fermentation
33% Whole Cluster Fermentation
25% New French Oak
Aged 16 Months
"Matteri Vineyard offers a young, backward, incredibly concentrated style as well as pure darker fruits, graphite, and violets. With beautifully integrated oak, medium to full body, and a great finish"
93 - 95 pts. barrel score, 06/2023, Jeb Dunnuck
Full Specifications
- Alcohol %: 13.9
- Vintage: 2021
- Varietal: Pinot Noir
- Appellation: Yamhill-Carlton
- Vineyard: Matteri
- Clone: Dijon Clone 115
- Cases Produced: 45 cases
- Winemaker: Louis Skinner
- Producer: Betz Family of Wines
