2022 Pinot Noir M. Bruni-Merritt

It was through a chance encounter in 2019 that we first met and started working with Joe Merritt and Marilyn Bruni-Merritt. The potential of their vineyard, located just west of Amity, Oregon in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA., was instantly evident, as the east facing site is comprised of the Pommard and Dijon 777 clones and retains beautiful natural acidity in the wine with a subtle and elegant purity of fruit. The name M. Bruni-Merritt is a nod to both Marilyn and Joe, who both meticulously farm and manage their vineyard utilizing organic vineyard practices. The wine is aged in ~25% new french oak for 10 months before bottling and is the only non estate wine Brigadoon produces.