An extraordinary single-vineyard Pinot Noir from the Dundee Hills of Oregon's Willamette Valley, the 2023 Bergström Vineyard Pinot Noir showcases the depth, elegance, and complexity that have made Bergström Wines one of the region's most celebrated family-owned estates.
Founded in 1999, Bergström Wines is dedicated to expressing the individuality of its estate vineyards through biodynamic farming and thoughtful winemaking. The Bergström Vineyard, located in the prestigious Dundee Hills appellation, is the family's original estate vineyard and an important part of the winery's history.
The 2023 vintage beautifully captures the richness of the Dundee Hills, offering concentrated dark fruit, floral complexity, savory nuances, and a remarkably elegant finish. Its combination of power, finesse, and structure makes it an exceptional expression of Oregon Pinot Noir.
Winemaker Notes
This wine represents the vintage so well. It is deep red in appearance and incredibly complex on the nose with aromatics of grilled meats, black cherries, wisteria, chocolate cosmos flowers, cologne, and wood smoke. Layered and brooding, every return to the glass reveals something new.
The palate is medium-bodied and full of loganberries, cocoa nib, oak spice, oregano, tar, and stem. The depth of this wine mirrors its impressive nose, showcasing the opulence achievable in the Dundee Hills.
The tannins are lush, and the flavors are expansive and spiced. While robust and delicious, there is an elegance on the finish that renders it a complete and thoughtful wine.
Professional Ratings & Reviews
98+ Points — Jeb Dunnuck
The 2023 Pinot Noir Bergström Vineyard displays a deep, jeweled ruby/magenta hue and has a more introspective profile. Notes of leather, sanguine, iron-rich earth, and cherry liqueur unfold from the glass. While it carries depth and power, it maintains the weightless feel that runs through the estate lineup. With ripe tannins, supple texture, and refreshing acidity, this is a wine worth cellaring. However, it's already a pleasure to taste, and I imagine it will have a wide window for enjoyment over the next couple of decades.
95 Points — James Suckling
Savory and spiced, with a lot of earthy complexity, it offers wild berries, dried orange peel and subtle hints of cherries, chocolate and iodine on the nose. The palate is broad and encompassing, very textured and seamless, with a medium body and well-integrated tannins. Long, deep and complex.
95 Points — Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2023 Pinot Noir Bergström Vineyard has ringing aromas of red cherry, cranberry, violet, rooibos tea and spicy, ferrous undertones. The medium-bodied palate has a silky texture and fragrant, nuanced flavors. It's balanced by mouthwatering acidity and has a very long, detailed finish.
94 Points — Vinous
The 2023 Pinot Noir Bergström Vineyard is impossible to ignore, offering a playful bouquet of crushed cherries, dusty rose and tarragon, complicated by earthy tones and a hint of sweet smoke. Lifted and graceful in style, it soothes the senses with fresh acidity and pretty red berry fruits as violet inner florals arch across the palate. A sour citrus twang punctuates the experience along with edgy tannins and a nuance of tart citrus.
Vineyard & Winemaking
The Bergström Vineyard is situated in Oregon's Dundee Hills, an appellation renowned for its distinctive volcanic soils and elegant, age-worthy Pinot Noir. Farmed biodynamically, the vineyard reflects the family's commitment to soil health, biodiversity, and expressing the natural character of the land.
The 2023 vintage offers a compelling balance of concentrated fruit, refined tannins, savory complexity, and vibrant acidity, making this a Pinot Noir that can be enjoyed now or cellared for further development.
Food Pairing
Beautifully suited to roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, herb-crusted lamb, grilled salmon, roasted poultry, and earthy vegetable dishes. Its elegant structure and complex savory character also make it an excellent choice for special occasions and sophisticated food pairings.
Wine Specifications
Producer: Bergström Wines
Wine: Bergström Vineyard Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2023
Country: United States
State: Oregon
Region: Willamette Valley
Appellation: Dundee Hills AVA
Vineyard: Bergström Vineyard
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Wine Type: Dry Red Wine
Farming: Biodynamic
Bottle Size: 750ml
Soil: Volcanic soils
Cellaring: Suitable for extended aging
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