Winderlea Pinot Noir Murto Vineyard 2014

Winderlea Pinot Noir Murto Vineyard 2014 is a single-vineyard expression from one of Oregon’s most admired Pinot Noir regions, crafted to showcase the elegance and purity that have put the Willamette Valley on the world map. This wine captures the character of Murto Vineyard in a ripe yet finely structured vintage, balancing New World generosity with Old World finesse. As part of Oregon’s modern success story, it reflects five decades of experimentation that have turned this cool-climate state into a serious rival to Burgundy for top-tier Pinot Noir.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2014 Murto Vineyard Pinot Noir shows a translucent ruby to garnet hue, with a slight brick edge beginning to appear as it gains bottle age. The nose is lifted and complex, offering ripe red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry, layered with rose petals, dried herbs, forest floor, and hints of baking spice and subtle oak. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with silky, fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity, a hallmark of Oregon’s cool yet sunny growing conditions. Flavors of red cherry, cranberry and pomegranate are joined by notes of tea leaf, orange rind, and a delicate mineral streak, giving the wine both brightness and depth. The 2014 vintage was generous, so the fruit is open and accessible, but the structure and acidity suggest that well-stored bottles can continue to evolve with secondary flavors of earth, truffle, and dried flowers over the next several years.

Production
Murto Vineyard is situated in Oregon’s premium Pinot Noir country, in the Willamette Valley, where vineyards sit roughly 60 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean and are protected by the Coast Range to the west and the Cascades to the east. This setting provides a cool, moderate climate with long growing seasons, ideal for slow, even ripening of Pinot Noir, and is typically underpinned by volcanic and sedimentary soils that contribute freshness and complexity. Grapes for Winderlea’s Murto Vineyard Pinot Noir are carefully hand-harvested at optimal ripeness to preserve delicate aromatics and natural acidity. In the cellar, the fruit is gently destemmed or partially whole-cluster fermented (depending on the vintage style), with native or carefully selected yeasts, and given a cool, extended maceration to extract fine tannins rather than heaviness. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels, a portion of which are new, to add subtle spice and texture without overshadowing the vineyard character, before being bottled with minimal intervention to let the terroir speak clearly.

Food & Serving
This Pinot Noir is a natural partner for refined yet comforting dishes: think roasted duck breast with cherry glaze, herb-crusted lamb, cedar-plank salmon, or mushroom risotto with Parmesan. It also pairs beautifully with charcuterie, soft-ripened cheeses like Brie or Camembert, and dishes featuring earthy components such as truffle, beetroot, or roasted root vegetables. Serve at 14–16°C (57–61°F) to highlight its aromatics and freshness; if the wine is too warm, a brief chill can restore balance. Decanting for 30–45 minutes can help the 2014 vintage open up and reveal its full aromatic complexity, especially if enjoyed on the younger side of its drinking window.

Producer
Winderlea is a boutique winery based in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, a region that has rapidly evolved over the last 50 years into one of the world’s reference points for cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Founded by passionate wine lovers drawn to the parallels between Oregon and Burgundy, Winderlea has built its reputation on small-lot, vineyard-designated wines that showcase the nuances of individual sites like Murto Vineyard. The winery is known for its commitment to quality, sustainability and careful farming, reflecting the broader Oregon ethos of artisan, estate-focused production. As part of the new wave of Oregon producers, Winderlea has contributed to the region’s growing international acclaim, helping to cement Oregon’s status among serious collectors and Pinot Noir enthusiasts.

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