Citation Wines 'WillaJory' Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023

The winery was founded in the late 1990s as a collaborative venture by Oregon vintners who shared a passion for producing wines that exemplify elegance, balance, and aging potential. Citation Winery is owned by Howard Rossbach, who also founded Firesteed Cellars. Its origins trace back to a commitment to low-yield, high-quality viticulture—a philosophy that underscores every bottle produced. By 2000, Citation had introduced its first vintage, quickly gaining acclaim for its nuanced expression of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

“WillaJory Wine takes its name from the 50 million year old marine sedimentary Willakenzie and the 20 million year old volcanic Jory soils that are renowned in the Willamette Valley and are the foundation of the property.  We began developing Erratic Oaks Vineyard almost twenty years ago, and I continue to be awe-struck each year: Beautiful acreage in the Mt. Pisgah-sub-AVA of the Willamette Valley, just across the road from the esteemed Freedom Hill Vineyard, but with a slightly warmer Southwest-facing orientation.” – Howard Rossbach, Owner

WillaJory Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, sourced entirely from L.I.V.E. certified sustainable Erratic Oaks Vineyard, fully reflects the qualities of terroir of this magnificent site.  Sourced from select blocks, the grapes were destemmed then fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks.  Only the most gentle techniques were used during the alcohol and ensuing malolactic fermentations.

This bright rich aromas of raspberry, blackberry, strawberry and cherry meld together and flow into their flavor counterparts on the palette.  Soft, yet firm tannins frame the fruit with spices and vanilla into a balanced, lingering finish.