Evening Land Vineyards

Pinot Noir 'Summum'

Pinot Noir 'Summum'

Pinot Noir Summum
  • Practicing Biodynamic
  • 100% Pinot Noir
  • Seven Springs Vineyard (Eola-Amity Hills AVA)
  • Jory Volcanic soil
  • Hand harvested
  • Native yeast fermentation
  • Fermented 50% whole cluster
  • Aged for 9 months in Ermitage barriques, 50% new oak
  • Bottled unfined and unfiltered
  • 13.1% ABV

Info

Vintage:
2022
Country:
United States
Region:
Oregon
Appellation:
Eola-Amity Hills
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red

Sizes Available

Full Bottle US-EVE-42-22 6/750ml

Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
97
Date
2025-03-20
"This has a pristine, vibrant character with a dusty, minerally nose offering savory herbs, dried wild strawberry bush and crushed stones. Pure and textured on a medium-bodied palate, with a well-defined structure and broad yet nicely integrated tannins. Tense, vivid and full of character, with attractive earthy savoriness and hints of dried grapefruit peel at the end. Complete and long. Drink or hold."
Decanter
Score
96
Date
2024-08-14
"The Summum comes from the lowest-yielding vines in the La Source parcel and this wine is made with 33% whole cluster. The aromatics balance elegance with deep umami character. Elements of turned earth and smoky rose petals play off against tart blackberries and blood oranges. The palate shows a concentration of fruit yielding freshness throughout. Plum skin and blackberries with mint are given over to savoury herbs, mouthfuls of dried violets, turned earth, smoked sea salt and a hint of nori, a wonderful display of umami and forest floor."
Wine Enthusiast
Score
96
Date
2024-05-01
"The newest Summum is a showstopper. Fresh, floral aromas of mainland roses and tropical plumeria flowers join together with tart red raspberry and roasted pork shoulder notes. A crisp mouthfeel and texture showcase flavors like Rainier cherries, lime and bittersweet dark chocolate. Pour this with grilled portobello mushrooms and Coltrane's Giant Steps. Editors' Choice. —M.A"
Wine Spectator
Score
96
Date
2024-02-22
"This impeccably structured version shows a simmering intensity that remains graceful on the palate, with detailed raspberry flavors that draw in accents of forest floor and rose petal as this builds tension and richness toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2034. From Oregon.—T.F."
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2024-01-18
"The 2022 Pinot Noir Summum is perfumed with peppery florals and dusty lavender, complementing crushed wild berries. This is full of energy, cooling and racy, with depths of tart red fruit cascading beneath an air of violet and rose. It takes on a grippy sensation as fine tannins mount toward the close. The Summum is fermented using 30-40% whole clusters and refined in 60% new French oak."
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2024-12-19
"Fermented with whole clusters, the 2022 Pinot Noir Summum unfurls dramatically on the nose, wafts of tar and underbrush giving way to cranberry, autumn leaves and dried flowers. The medium-bodied palate has a concentrated core of nuanced fruit. It's structured by silky tannins and vibrant acidity and has a long, bitters-laced finish."

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

2021
James Suckling
Score
96
Date
2023-04-04
2021
Wine Advocate
Score
95
Date
2024-12-19
"From vines planted in 1995 and 1996, the 2021 Pinot Noir Summum has pure, layered scents of cranberry, raspberry, juniper, shiitake mushrooms and flint. The medium-bodied palate offers concentrated layers of red fruit, herbs and earth. It has a fine, tea-like astringency, vibrant acidity and a long, floral finish."
2021
Wine Spectator
Score
95
Date
2023-06-30
2021
Wine Enthusiast
Score
94
Date
2023-09-01
2021
Jancis Robinson
Score
16.5+
Date
2024-02-22
"Pale ruby verging on purple in colour. Very herbal and medicinal nose, a bit green, with black plum and brown spice. Dark warming spices – cardamom and clove on the palate with high acidity. Finish isn't quite as long or vibrant as La Source 2022. (SCJ) 13.2%"