2019 Alexana Revana Vineyard Pinot Noir

2019 Alexana Revana Vineyard Pinot Noir

2019 Alexana Revana Vineyard Pinot Noir, Satiny and multilayered, with floral, raspberry and pomegranate flavors that are laced with fresh violet and toasty spice notes. Drink now through 2029.  93 Wine Spectator

Should you find yourself in the Willamette Valley (about an hours drive south of Portland) in Oregon plan a stop to Alexana Winery in the Dundee Hills appellation (a short drive from the towns of Dundee and Newberg). Alexana Winery is also owned by Dr. Revana; the name comes from combining part of his last name and his daughter’s first name, Alexandra. The focus of Alexana is on Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris.

The property (called the Revana Vineyard) is located in a gorgeous part of this AVA and encompasses 80 acres including the winery and tasting room perched on the edge of hills overlooking parts of their vineyards. Some 55 acres are planted to vines separated into 31 mini blocks in 18 different types of soils. The varietals include 49 acres of Pinot Noir and the remainder planted to Chardonnay and Riesling. The oldest vines on the property date from 2003, planted by the previous owner.