Hyland Pinot Noir
Hyland Vineyard Pinot Noir
The Wine
Hyland vineyard is one of the Willamette Valley's historic vineyards, originally planted in the early 1970s with clonal selections of Riesling and Pinot noir that were suit-cased back from Alsace. These vines are now referred to as "Coury" selections‒named for Charles Coury who did the massale selection. Our blocks of Dijon 115 and Coury Pinot noir were both planted (ungrafted) in 1989 in old Coast Range basalt (volcanic) soil. The deeply-rooted vines have thus far resisted phylloxera and instead show signs of health and longevity. The vineyard is farmed organically and without irrigation. Hyland is advantageously situated both in the foothills of the Coast Range mountains and within the van duzer gap, the "air-conditioning" pathway through the Coast Range where marine air enters from the west and cools the Willamette Valley. Persistent wind spills over this neighborhood, moderating temperatures and allowing for patient ripening and retention of fresh acidity. I find there is always a distinct textural elegance, freshness and length to this wine, coupled with wonderfully lifted and complex aromatics, that delights me year after year.
Press
99 - Decanter: "A dazzling Pinot Noir. Brilliantly floral, with spice, a beautiful elegance to the aromatics and a reductive earthiness. Sweet florals, red fruits and wonderful berries on the nose. Mint leaves, earth and savoury notes of lavender and lilac. Depth and breadth, finishing with brine that lingers long on the tip of the tongue. The elegance and completeness floor me. Stunning.."
97 - International Wine Report: "The 2023 Martin Woods Hyland Vineyard Pinot Noir from McMinnville is drawn from own-rooted vines set in volcanic soils, delivering a wine that marries purity with depth. The bouquet is captivating, filled with crushed strawberry, rose petal, raspberry coulis, and hints of dried thyme, all carried by a subtle reductive edge. On the palate, it glides with ease, revealing layers of red cherry, blood orange zest, and savory tea leaf, all wrapped in supple tannins. A lifted floral quality weaves throughout, recalling lavender and violets, which add finesse to its expressive core. The structure is polished yet firm enough to carry the wine across decades, while the mineral undertone anchors its elegance. Each sip reveals both delicacy and quiet power. This Pinot Noir would pair beautifully with a wild mushroom risotto finished with Parmesan and fresh thyme, the creamy texture and earthy flavors matching the wine’s savory depth and floral lift. Highly recommended.."
Our Tasting Notes:
Delicate red fruits, forest floor, mulling spice—fresh acidity married to silken tannins—lithe, elegant, resonant finish
Paired Album
An ideal pairing for the ‘23 Hyland Pinot Noir is undoubtedly one of our most favorite records to spin at the winery. An undisputed quintessential jazz classic that features a harmonious conversation between Cannonball Adderley and Miles Davis. It’s a beautiful intertwining of jazz, hard pop, and blues. We’d particularly like to highlight the first track, Autumn Leaves, as a perfect pairing, even down to it’s energy and length. Cannonball Adderley - Somethin’ Else, 1958
