Antiquum Little Bud Pinot Noir 2024
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description: Antiquum Farm Little Bud Pinot Noir 2024 This exceptional wine is crafted from 100% Pinot Noir, representing a comprehensive overview of the estate's diverse clonal selections. Formerly known as the "Juel" cuvée, it has been renamed "Little Bud" after proprietor Stephen Hagen's son's nickname. The 2024 vintage in the Willamette Valley yielded fruit of remarkable depth and invigorating freshness, benefiting from a balanced growing season that allowed for optimal physiological ripeness while retaining crucial acidity. Sourced from a wild, high-elevation vineyard south of Salem, the terroir is characterized by thinner soils at the upper reaches that impart bright, lifted aromatics, while the lower, deeper soils contribute a grounded, fleshy richness to the final wine. In the glass, the wine displays a brilliant, deep ruby core that fades to a vibrant magenta rim, with a medium-plus viscosity that hints at its generous texture. The nose is highly expressive and evocative, leading with primary aromas of fresh cranberry, ripe wild strawberry, and crushed violets, beautifully lifted by a subtle flicker of orange zest. As the wine opens, secondary notes emerge, revealing a complex undercurrent of black cherries, star anise, and a delicate dusting of cinnamon and vanilla derived from its careful oak maturation. On the palate, this is a decidedly dry, full-bodied Pinot Noir that masterfully roams between brightness and depth. It fills the mouth with a luxurious, fleshy richness and flavors of dark cherry and soft milk chocolate, all perfectly counterbalanced by a solid dose of refreshing, mouth-watering acidity and finely grained tannins that carry through to a long, warming finish. Antiquum Farm is renowned for its pioneering regenerative and organic farming practices, utilizing a grazing-based viticulture system where sheep, geese, and chickens manage the vineyard floor, eliminating the need for synthetic fertilizers or tractors. Winemaker Sam Ecenia employs a thoughtful ap…
sku: RED-ANTI-PNOIR-2024
additional property: Wine Color
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  value: Red
additional property: Body
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  value: Medium-Bodied
additional property: Sweetness
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  value: Dry
offers: Offer
  price: 55.00
  price currency: USD
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  sku: RED-ANTI-PNOIR-2024

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