Grochau Cellars Commuter Cuvée Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023

Alcohol: 13,3% Grape(s): Pinot Noir Localization: Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States Notes: Grochau Cellars sources grapes from organic and sustainably-farmed vineyards across Oregon’s Willamette Valley. The rich diversity of microclimates, soil compositions and topography found in these family-owned vineyards allows us to express the nuances of each vintage. Hand sorted and mostly destemmed, and only 5% whole cluster fermentation this vintage. Aged 8 months on lees, 30% in stainless steel, 68% in French oak, and 2% in concrete tank. Domaine: John Grochau was first introduced to wine and the winemaking landscape in his early 20’s, while racing bicycles for a French team in the Loire Valley. For several years, he raced through some of France’s most revered winemaking regions including Champagne, Burgundy and the across the Loire Valley. When he returned to his hometown of Portland, Oregon, he went to work in the restaurant business and quickly discovered an even greater appreciat