2020 Spazieren 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
2020 Spazieren Pinot Noir offers a delightful blend of old-world charm and contemporary flair, boasting aromas of rustic cherry and pomegranate. Tart cherry and cranberry flavors intertwine with notes of savory earth, anise, and dried sage, all brought to life by impressive acidity that contribute to its invigorating freshness. With fine-grained age-worthy structure, the wine culminates in a remarkably long finish.
Production Notes
Flâneur sent Becker verticals of La Belle Promenade Pinot Noir and Flânerie Pinot Noir to help Fritz familiarize himself with our winemaking style and estate terroir. In return, Becker sent Flâneur numerous barrel composite samples as options for assembling the final blends, which would ultimately become the Flânieren and Spazieren Pinot Noirs. Flâneur’s winemaking team then gathered for an extensive blending session to craft the wines. Once the final blends were determined, they were communicated
to Becker to assemble back in Germany. Becker completed the blending and, on April 20th, 2022 bottled just over 236 cases of Flânieren Pinot Noir and 270 cases of Spazieren Pinot Noir.