2018 CHARLOTTE 93pt Pinot Noir 750 ml
2018 Charlotte Pinot Noir
Named after our first grandchild, Charlotte, is fashioned using exclusively estate grapes harvested from the high-density, low-yield upper blocks of the vineyard. The intensity of this wine begins in the vineyard. Deep, rich, and complex in the mouth.
This wine is captivating in the glass displaying a dark garnet hue. This unfiltered vintage offers black cherry and toasted spice on the nose following with light seams of chocolate, coffee and tobacco on the palate. Generous fruit with silky tannins and a lingering finish make this delightful wine an easy drinker. Charlotte will open up and cellar nicely for years to come.
Kelly Kidneigh, Winemaker
Wine Enthusiast Winter Buying Guide 2026 | 92 Points
"Fans of the lighter side of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir should flock to this wine. The wine’s briary aromatic combination of blackberries and boysenberries is accented by notes of pie crust, bittersweet dark chocolate, and a hint of white-oak bark. Charlotte spins a silky web of acidity and texture to accompany flavors of cold, mineral-driven well water, marionberries, and black tea. The tannins are pleasingly integrated" - Michael Alberty
International Wine Report 2026 | 93 Points
"The 2018 Dukes Family Vineyard Charlotte Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, leads with a structural profile defined by crunchy tannins and a vibrant acidity that enlivens the palate. This delightful Pinot, which spent 18 months in 50% new French oak, displays a translucent garnet core that transitions to a shimmering ruby rim. Aromas of mountain raspberry and red currant intermingle with hints of star anise and dried rose petals, reflecting the maturity of its 22-year-old vines. A subtle forest-floor earthiness provides a savory counterpoint to the nimble, medium-bodied frame" - Jeremy Young
Paul Gregutt's Wine Guide | 92 Points
"This wine still shows some primary black cherry fruit, with softened tannins and highlights of peppery herbs" - Paul Gregutt
