From old vines planted in 1971, this is a Hyland Vineyard original. Classic darker notes of the older vines in the Willamette the Hyland Estates bottling is gracefully opulent. Aromas of blue and ripe red berry fruits subtly turned earth, singed rose petals, and a touch of black tea. The palate is a melange of intense dark bramble berries, tart Montmorency cherries and a finish of savoury chicory root. (Drink between 2024-2034)

The 2022 Pinot Noir Old Vine Estate opens with a mentholated freshness, displaying shavings of pine, mint leaf and dried cherries. Juicy and round, it flows across the palate with ease, mixing red and blue fruits under an air of violet florals. This leaves a spicy sensation, its tart wild berry fruits offset by a tinge of sour citrus through the gently tannic finale. - Eric Guido