By Hazelfern
Hazelfern Prime Cut Willamette Pinot Noir 2022 Rated 97JD
Description
Jeb Dunnuck Review
Rated 97
From the Laings' favorite barrels of the vintage, the 2022 Pinot Noir Prime Cut has a complete feel, with a jeweled ruby color. Aged for 16 months in 35% new French oak, it's pure with aromas of framboise, sweet herbs, wildflowers, and gravelly earth. Medium-bodied, it has a crystalline purity, with well-defined tannins, a refreshing feel, pristine length, and a great finish. Outstanding. It really is a step up in the range. Drink 2024-2040.
Hazelfern Prime Cut Willamette Pinot Noir 2022
Hazelfern Prime Cut Pinot Noir 2022 is a rich, expressive red from Oregon's Willamette Valley, hand-crafted to showcase the boldest and most structured barrels of the vintage. This limited-edition "Prime Cut" bottling offers deep red fruit, earthy complexity, and velvety tannins with exceptional aging potential. Sourced from top vineyard sites and made with minimal intervention, it's a powerful yet refined take on Oregon Pinot Noir.
Key Features
- Type: Red Wine
- Varietal: Pinot Noir
- Region: Willamette Valley, Oregon
- Edition: “Prime Cut” - Reserve-level selection
- Winemaking: Native yeast, barrel-aged, minimal intervention
- Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Approx. 13.5
- Producer: Hazelfern Cellars - family-owned estate winery
Tasting Notes
- Aroma: Dark cherry, black raspberry, forest floor, and baking spice.
- Palate: Lush and layered with red and black fruit, clove, cedar, and earthy undertones.
- Finish: Long and smooth with firm yet elegant tannins and balanced acidity.
- Body: Medium-to-full-bodied with a bold, age-worthy structure.
Serving Suggestions
- Decant for 30-45 minutes and serve at 60-65°F to fully express its depth.
- Pairs beautifully with duck, lamb, mushroom risotto, or grilled salmon.
- Ideal for special dinners, cellaring, or gifting to serious Pinot Noir fans.
Hazelfern Prime Cut Pinot Noir 2022 is a bold, cellar-worthy expression of Willamette Valley terroir - crafted with intention and built to impress.
PAIR IT WITH
How To Serve
- Neat or over a single large ice cube to preserve smoothness.
- Garnish with a dried orange slice or cinnamon stick.
- Try it in a Reposado Paloma: grapefruit soda, lime, pinch of salt.
- Or in a Vanilla Old Fashioned: tequila, agave, bitters, orange peel.