Cumberland Reserve Pinot Noir — 2022
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Introduction
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Named for the road where our family grew up in Portland, Oregon, our Cumberland Reserve represents a blend of some of the finest barrels from our five estate-farmed vineyards, all carefully combined to showcase Oregon Pinot Noir at its best. Our Cumberland Reserve is the epitome of the Bergström style: the expression of a unique vintage’s character combined with the perfect marriage of spice, mineral, and fresh fruit flavors.
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Vineyard Profile
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Estate-sourced from Bergström, La Spirale, Silice, & Le Pré du Col Vineyards in Dundee Hills, Ribbon Ridge, and Chehalem Mountains AVAs. Pinot Noir represents about 80% of the total Bergström estate acreage.
- Appellation: Willamette Valley
- Vine Age: 16-23 years
- Soil: Marine sedimentary sandy soils and volcanic basalt clays
- Exposure: Various
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Vintage Report
- Harvest Date(s): September 30 - October 17, 2022
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Vinification
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45% whole cluster fermentation, 6-11 days in stainless tanks. Small lot fermented. Pumpovers and light pigeage when needed.
- Malolactic: 100% malolactic and alcoholic fermentation (no residual sugars or malic acids)
- Aging: 11 months élevage in barrel
- Barrel Aging: 228L French oak cooperage (15% new oak)
- Filtration: No Filtering
- Fining: No Fining
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
- Alcohol: 13.1%
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Tasting Notes
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Bright red in color, this wine represents the vintage well. Aromatically driven by cherry, strawberry, and Herbes de Provence with light green spice. On the palate, this wine is fruit-forward and balanced with acidity and structure. Cardamom and nutmeg spice on the finish. This wine, though youthful, shows great structure; a wet spring and warm harvest created delicate flavors and a powerful lasting finish.
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Reviews
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Pinot Noir, Cumberland Reserve, Willamette Valley – 2022 – James Suckling – 94 Points
“Serious, well-driven and succulent, with forest berries, dried herbs, crushed stone and baking spices. It’s medium-bodied with bright acidity. Intense and lively with plenty of verve and vitality. Sharp and focused with a long finish."