{"product_id":"witness-pinot-noir-eola-amity-hills-2024","title":"Witness Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"583609\" data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Witness Wines is an estate-focused winery dedicated exclusively to the historic \u003cstrong data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eWitness Tree Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e in Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills AVA. Originally planted in \u003cstrong data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"646\"\u003e1982\u003c\/strong\u003e, the vineyard was acquired to create a winery centered on single-estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Rather than sourcing fruit from multiple sites, Witness produces wines solely from its own vineyard, allowing each bottling to reflect a consistent sense of place. The winery employs small-lot vinification, with individual vineyard blocks harvested and fermented separately before blending. Production remains intentionally limited, emphasizing site expression and careful vineyard selection over volume. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i2jlt3\" data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eEola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is sourced entirely from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eWitness Tree Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, located in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA of Oregon's Willamette Valley. The property encompasses approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e100 acres\u003c\/strong\u003e, with more than \u003cstrong data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e53 acres planted to vine\u003c\/strong\u003e, primarily Pinot Noir. The vineyard sits on volcanic soils influenced by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eVan Duzer Corridor\u003c\/strong\u003e, a gap in Oregon's Coast Range that channels cool Pacific winds into the appellation each afternoon. These winds moderate temperatures, preserve acidity, and extend the growing season, contributing to slower ripening and balanced fruit development. Recent redevelopment of the vineyard has included detailed soil mapping and block-by-block replanting designed to match clones and rootstocks to specific soil types. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12j1hhe\" data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2778\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wine is crafted from multiple estate blocks selected to represent the overall character of Witness Tree Vineyard. Fruit is harvested by hand and fermented in small lots before aging in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. Individual barrels are evaluated throughout élevage before the final blend is assembled. The winery follows a restrained winemaking approach that emphasizes freshness, moderate extraction, and transparency rather than heavy oak influence or excessive ripeness. By vinifying each block separately, the finished wine reflects the diversity of the estate while maintaining the distinctive volcanic character and bright acidity associated with the Eola-Amity Hills. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kkzkzs\" data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"3065\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2799\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with roast duck, grilled salmon, pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto, herb-roasted chicken, quail, or grilled lamb. The wine's bright acidity and moderate tannin structure also complement dishes featuring wild mushrooms, root vegetables, or soft-ripened cheeses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49987076554991,"sku":"102492","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/23WwWiWvPn75dFTTB.jpg?v=1782501072","url":"https:\/\/vinsrare.com\/products\/witness-pinot-noir-eola-amity-hills-2024","provider":"Vins Rare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}