It’s been a few years since we sold the really quite extraordinary value Firesteed Pinot Noir from Oregon, but their 2020 Pinot Noir (which in their southern Oregon location ripened and was picked before the fires) is the purest, richest and most delicious Firesteed Pinot we’ve tasted
The winery says:
Despite the pandemic and weather related challenges of 2020, this vintage of Firesteed Oregon Pinot Noir saw perfect growing conditions to fully ripen — low yields, concentrated fruit flavors and intense color and richness. We were very fortunate that our early ripening vineyards were harvested before the fires in Southern Oregon and the location of the primary Willamette Valley vineyards were far enough away to escape the damaging smoke. We are very proud of this 2020 Oregon Pinot Noir which is truly a product of the diverse growing regions of Oregon.
Firesteed Pinot Noir is ruby red in color with a lively pop of cherry on the nose, followed by earthy notes, toasted oak and cedar. Flavors of cranberry and mouthwatering acidity highlight the palate, which shows balanced fruit and has a smooth, lingering finish.
As Vinous said of a previous vintage:
This is an outstanding value in pinot noir from Oregon (or anywhere).
Though not yet reviewed, this 2020 vintage is the finest and most complete Firesteed Pinot Noir we’ve yet tasted. With all the class and authenticity Oregon Pinots can deliver.
