Evening Land Eola Amity-Hills Pinot Noir, 2024

Evening Land Vineyards is a site driven estate in the Eola Amity Hills AVA, centred around the historic Seven Springs Vineyard. The project was shaped by a Burgundian philosophy from its inception, and today the winemaking is led by Rajat Parr, whose background as a sommelier and global authority on terroir has strongly influenced the estate’s direction. The focus is on organic farming, massal selection and precise harvest timing, allowing the volcanic basalt and marine sedimentary soils of the hills, cooled by the Van Duzer Corridor winds, to define the wines. The aim is clarity and structure rather than power, with restrained oak and minimal manipulation in the cellar.
The 2024 Eola Amity Hills Pinot Noir reflects both site and vintage with precision. A warm but balanced growing season produced ripe fruit while the persistent afternoon winds preserved acidity and aromatic lift. The wine opens with red cherry, cranberry and wild strawberry, accented by rose petal and crushed stone. The palate is finely etched and poised, with supple tannins and a savoury mineral line carrying through the finish. It combines brightness and depth, offering early approachability alongside the structure for mid term ageing.