2020 Flanieren Pinot Noir
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In 2020, when wildfires forced us to forgo Pinot Noir production, a gap was left in our portfolio. True to the spirit of the flâneur, we looked beyond the Willamette Valley and found inspiration in the Pfalz region of Germany, where limestone soils and old-world tradition shape exquisite Pinot Noir. We partnered with longtime friend and second-generation winemaker Fritz of Weingut Friedrich Becker, to craft a one-time collaboration of two distinct wines; Flânieren Pinot Noir and Spazieren Pinot Noir. Learn More >
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Pfalz
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Pronounced aromas of pine tree, rose petal, currant and boysenberry meld into a gorgeous bouquet. Flavors are abundant with lifting notes of cranberry, raspberry, rose and forest floor. The cool-climate of the Pfalz is truly evident on the palate. This wine is not shy of texture with brisk acidity and firm tannins that awaken the palate and linger.
Production Notes
Flâneur sent Becker verticals of La Belle Promenade Pinot Noir and Flânerie Pinot Noir for Fritz to familiarize himself with Grant’s Winemaking style and our estate terroir. Next, Becker sent Flâneur numerous samples of barrel composites as options for assembling the final blends that would turn out to be the Flânieren and Spazieren Pinot Noirs. Flâneur’s Winemaking team, Grant and Anthony, as well as Owner, Marty, sat down for a long blending session to craft the wines. The final blends were then communicated to Becker to assemble back in Germany. Becker assembled the wine and on April 20th, bottled just over 236 cases of the Flânieren Pinot Noir and 270 cases of the Spazieren Pinot Noir.