Wine Description
The Myth is a dry, estate-grown Willamette Valley Pinot Noir made entirely from our Dick's 95 selection, with dried cherry, ripe plum, dark berries, cedar, dried herbs, and dark chocolate. Lithe and savory, it pairs a vibrant cherry core and fresh acidity with smooth, resolved tannins and a long mineral finish - it does not ask for attention; it earns it.
Naming Inspiration
Inspired by Paul Simon's "All Around the World or The Myth of Fingerprints." The name nods to the long-traveled story of Dick's 95 and the distinctive imprint this Willamette Valley Pinot Noir selection leaves on the wine.
Studio Notes
- From the Vineyard: Estate Dick's 95 Pinot Noir from Block 4C at Compris Vineyard in the Chehalem Mountains AVA. The block was planted in 2011 on windblown loess soil at approximately 350 to 400 feet elevation and grafted to Dick's 95 in 2016. LIVE Certified adn farmed with organic and biodynamic principles.
- In the Cellar: The fruit was fully destemmed and received a four-day cold soak before native fermentation in macro bins. Extraction began with pumpovers and transitioned to punchdowns as fermentation progressed. The wine aged for 11 months in French oak, with 33% new oak.
- Tech at a Glance: 22.8° Brix, 12.4% alcohol, TA 6.7 g/L, pH 3.23, 0 g/L residual sugar, 75 cases produced
Tasting Notes
Style at a glance: Dry; Light-to-medium-bodied; Smooth, resolved tannins; Long, savory finish
Aroma: Dried and roasted cherry, ripe plum, dark berries, cedar, dried herbs, and dark chocolate
Palate: A vibrant cherry core leads a lithe, savory palate, with fresh acidity carrying dark fruit, earthy herbs, and subtle cocoa. The tannins are smooth and resolved, framing a long finish with quiet mineral tension.
Pairs well with: Roast duck, herb-roasted pork loin, cedar-plank salmon, mushroom tart, braised lentils, and aged Gouda.
Open it for: A dinner that leans earthy and savory, or anytime you want Pinot Noir with brightness, restraint, and quiet depth.
Bottle Details
Release Date
September 2025
Alcohol %
12.4%
AVA
Chehalem Mountains
Reviews
“This tip of the cap to the late, great Dick Erath's famed suitcase clone is an impressive wine. It starts off with an earthy aroma mix of loamy soil and blackberry tea, followed by notes of Bing cherries, nutmeg and dark chocolate. The Myth feels smooth and nimble on the palate, with gentle acidity and integrated tannins. Its raspberry, lemon zest and clove flavors are delicate and spicy. The Myth is light in terms of body, but long on flavor. - Michael Alberty”
