Haden Fig 2023 Willamette Pinot Noir

The 2023 vintage in Oregon’s Willamette Valley was shaped by a cooler, later start, with a wet spring delaying budbreak. Warm summer days and long autumn hang time allowed Pinot Noir to achieve full phenolic maturity without sacrificing acidity. These conditions yielded wines with bright, pure fruit, moderate alcohol, and excellent aromatic complexity—traits that fit Haden Fig’s minimal-intervention, terroir-driven style.

Tasting Notes & Serving Suggestions:
Bright, lifted, and delicately structured. The nose offers aromas of wild strawberry, cranberry, and pomegranate, accented by rose petals, herbal spice, and a touch of forest floor. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and silky, with flavors of cherry, raspberry, and blood orange, layered with subtle tea leaf and earthy minerality. Fresh acidity and fine, lithe tannins lead to a graceful, persistent finish.
Serve slightly cool, at 15–16°C (59–61°F), in Burgundy-style Pinot Noir glasses to enhance its aromatics and finesse. Decant for 20–30 minutes to open the bouquet if drinking young. Best paired with grilled salmon, herb-roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, or beet salad with goat cheese. This wine is best enjoyed in its vibrant youth but can age gracefully for 5–7 years.