Walter Scott - Cuvée Ruth Pinot Noir 2023

Walter Scott Wines is a small Oregon winery specializing in Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc from exceptional vineyards in the Willamette Valley. Their focus is to produce wines of elegance and purity, while conveying transparency of site and the character of the vintage.

The winery is located in the Eola-Amity Hills, surrounded by some of the Willamette Valley's most historic vineyards and overlooking the Cascade Range. Ken and Erica's love for winemaking is apparent in everything they do. They pour everything they have (including their life savings) into what they do and it shows.

The name - Walter Scott - honors two men who meant the world to Ken. Walter, Ken's grandfather, was a flight engineer for Trans World Airlines. Walter always strived to make his dreams become reality. He was dynamic and adventurous; he did everything from building homes to riding motorcycles to flying planes. His influence taught Ken that there are no limits to what you can accomplish when you set your mind to it. Scott was Ken's nephew. Although his time was short, Scott was fearless. Much like his great grandfather, he never shied away from anything. Scott’s departure taught Ken that life is very short and you must act on your ambitions because you never know when your chance will pass.

The wine was fermented with ambient yeasts and aged for 10 months in French oak barrels. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered.

“A savoury showcase with pine, mint and fennel fronds highlighting the aromatics. Sourced from five different organically farmed vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills, including the iconic Temperance Hill and rising stars X Novo and Koosah sites. A wine of precision, with a razor's edge of minerality. Taut notes of currant and cranberry alongside crushed slate, sous bois and a soaringly bright finish.” - 94 Points, Decanter

“The words briary and brambly were meant to describe this wine's blackcap raspberry aroma. Beyond the raspberries, aromas of dried rose petals, black tea and corn masa act as backup singers. Ruth's black cherry fruit leather and pipe tobacco flavors are complemented by a chewy texture and tannins that tiptoe up to grippy territory.” - 92 Points, Wine Enthusiast

Producer: Walter Scott

Country: USA

Region: Oregon

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Appellation: Willamette Valley

Vintage: 2023

Size: 750ml