Fullerton Wines Pinot Noir Three Otters 2024

Red Wine from Oregon, United States

Lynn Penner-Ash and Josh Bergström both mentored and inspired Alex Fullerton, deepening his knowledge of winemaking. In 2010, Alex Fullerton graduated from the University of Oregon with an Economics degree. Alex and Eric were tasting wine at Penner-Ash Wine Cellars, and began discussing home-brewing and the process of fermentation. The conversation led to the idea of Alex making wine. A couple of minutes later, Lynn Penner-Ash entered the room, and Eric asked her how Alex could enter the industry. Coincidentally, a harvest intern had dropped out that morning, and she needed a replacement. The next day Alex was offered a job as an intern, and later became a cellar hand at Penner-Ash. His passion ignited. Fullerton Wines began in a garage in 2011. Alex and Eric partnered with their good friend Roger Wallberg and made a few barrels of Pinot Noir. Despite the challenging vintage, the wine impressed and Fullerton Wines was born. Today, Fullerton Wines crafts treasured Willamette Valley wines, focused purely on the Burgundian varietals of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This Willamette Valley blend hails mainly from three different vineyards in the north, east, and south of the Willamette Valley, with a smaering from five of Fullerton’s other sites. The soils of the vineyards represent the breadth and diversity of the Willamee Valley with both sedimentary- and volcanic-based soils. The 2024 Three Otters Pinot Noir from Fullerton Wines showcases the essence of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. This vintage presents a vibrant ruby red hue and offers aromas of ripe blackberry, strawberry, and cherry, complemented by subtle notes of freshly tilled soil, wild mushroom, and baking spices. On the palate, it delivers a fresh and lively experience with bright red fruits, cedar, and a succulent minerality, accompanied by hints of fresh herbs, pipe tobacco, and blood orange.

Crafted with meticulous care, this Pinot Noir reflects Fullerton Wines’ commitment to producing expressive and approachable wines. The Three Otters label pays homage to the Fullerton family’s Scottish heritage, featuring three otters from their family crest, symbolizing their dedication to both winemaking and environmental stewardship.Blueberry and ripe strawberry with a dash of baker’s spice, bramble, and herbs. The palate carries the fruit forward elegantly with balanced tannins following. Intriguing complexity and depth—an impressive wine for all.