2022 Holocene Apocrypha
Tasting Notes
The color is deep ruby with soaring, brambly aromatics that flirt with northern Rhône character and might make you think of Syrah for a moment, if not for the presence of red fruit, incense, mushroom and fresh cut flowers that scream Pinot. This is the darkest of the Holocene Pinot Noir’s, though still light on its feet.
About Holocene
Holocene is a boutique Oregon winery, renowned for its focus on producing high-quality, terroir-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. Established by winemaker Todd Alexander (previously of Bryant Family Vineyard in Napa Valley and current winemaker for high-end wineries such as Force Majeure and WeatherEye) and wife Carrie Alexander; Holocene Wines aims to capture the unique characteristics of the Willamette Valley’s diverse vineyard sites. The winery sources grapes from the best vineyard sites throughout the Willamette Valley, utilizing sustainable farming practices to ensure the health and vitality of the vines. This meticulous approach allows Holocene Wines to create wines that reflect the distinctive soil, climate, and topography of the region.
The winery's philosophy centers on minimal intervention in both the vineyard and the cellar, emphasizing the importance of allowing the natural expression of the grapes to shine through. This results in wines that are elegant, balanced, and complex, with a focus on purity of fruit and a sense of place. The dedication to quality and authenticity ensures that each bottle of Holocene Pinot Noir and Chardonnay offers a unique and memorable drinking experience, celebrating the beauty and potential of Oregon's wine country.
Winery: Holocene
Origin: Chehalem Mountains AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Vintage: 2022
Wine Type: Red Wine
Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Sustainably Farmed
Soil: Rocky Volcanic
Winemaker: Todd Alexander
Wine Details
• Alcohol: 13.4%
• Bottle Size: 750 ml
• Bottles Per Case: 12
• 63% whole cluster
• Blend of clones including old Chalone, 113, 777 and 115
• Open-top fermentor
• 19 months in 15% new French oak
• Only 150 cases produced