Holocene Memorialis Pinot Noir 2024
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Us: The flagship wine from Holocene, Memorialis has quickly become a fan-favorite for the simplest reason: it's one of Oregon's best Pinots. We're sure the 2024 Memorialis will make even more fans—it's that kind of wine. There's a lushness to it, a texture like a fine mesh of velvet and silk woven together, an unstoppable darker fruit heart that pulses with baking spice, orange, and quintessentially Willamette Valley forest floor accents.
Memorialis and Carson Phillips (its debut friend) make one hell of a one-two combo—the most impressive 2024 combo we've tasted so far!
96 points Paul Gregutt: "Smooth, supple and balanced...Outstanding in every way."
97 points Owen Bargreen: "The palate is lush and fresh with a silky mouthfeel and great flavor density."
2023 vintage notes
98 points Wine Enthusiast: "Memorialis is quietly becoming one of Oregon's best Pinot Noirs. A Bing cherry aroma slinks its way up from the glass, followed by spicy whispers of cardamom and cinnamon. Straw and chalkboard dust scents seal the deal. After a tannic black tea note materializes on the palate, the wine's cranberry and raspberry flavors punch the tart button. You can feel the tannins, but they aren't grippy. The acidity, however, lets you know it is ready for juicy business."
High ratings can be a mixed bag. For example: last year, Holocene Memorialis Pinot Noir 2022 received the double whammy of having Wine Enthusiast's Oregon reviewer, a former Oregon retailer with extensive experience tasting Willamette Pinots, who is actually based in Oregon, pose the question "is this the best Pinot Noir in Oregon?" along with a 97 point rating. It was a fantastic way to help introduce Pinot fans to Holocene's wines, and customers spent months telling us how much they liked it. But once it was gone and we contemplated the next vintage, 2023, we thought, how on earth how do we follow that up?
Here's how: first, we taste the 2023 Memorialis and my note begins "this wallops the '22!" Then, the new review from Wine Enthusiast hits: 98 points, plus "Memorialis is quietly becoming one of Oregon's best Pinot Noirs." Dude, there's nothing quiet about the review nor about the truth—Memorialis is one of Oregon's best Pinots, boom, end of story. If you liked the '22, you will love the 2023. If you missed the '22, do not miss this vintage!
If the note above is a little esoteric for you, try this: even more layers of succulent red fruit than '22 and an even more wonderfully plush texture—dear lord this is good—and such a complete wine in overall balance, persistence, and feel. It's hard to guarantee that everyone will like a wine but if you like Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, this comes mighty close to that guarantee.
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How it works:
If you haven't found a full case (12 bottles) to buy today, start your Build a Case® order now by purchasing a few bottles online, by phone or email. If you order online, select the Build a Case® option. If by phone or email, just ask us to add the bottles to a Build a Case® order for you. You'll receive order confirmation and we'll cellar the wines for you at no charge.
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