Description
00 Wines ‘Shea’ Pinot Noir 2023 (JS95)
00 Wines is an acclaimed new-generation American boutique winery renowned for its precision-crafted Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, blending New World energy with Burgundian elegance. The Shea Pinot Noir hails from the legendary Shea Vineyard in Willamette Valley's Yamhill-Carlton, planted at around 550 feet on a forested hillside with Marine Sedimentary ancient ocean soils imparting distinct minerality and earthiness. The 2023 vintage achieves excellent balance between ripe fruit and natural acidity, with prominent black cherry and forest flower notes, tight yet refined structure, and 10–15 years aging potential.
Vinification & Style
From Shea Vineyard single site in Oregon's Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton—Marine Sedimentary soils with excellent drainage and naturally low yields, the block positioned near the treeline at higher elevation to preserve acidity and aromatics.
100% Pinot Noir, hand-harvested with cluster selection, whole berries retained for gentle extraction focused on fine tannins and elegant color. Post-fermentation aging in French oak barrels with moderate new oak to enhance structure and spice while preserving fruit purity and terroir expression, crafted for high precision and long-term aging.
Tasting Notes
Color: Medium to deep ruby with slight purple rim, showing good ripeness and concentration.
Aroma: Black cherry, ripe strawberry, raspberry layered with forest flowers, dried herbs, subtle baking spices, earth, minerals and faint blood orange peel—nuanced and elegant.
Palate: Medium to full-bodied, silky entry with concentrated pure red-black berry fruit, bright tense acidity, fine velvety tannins with clear backbone; mid-palate reveals forest earth, vanilla, spice and mineral layers, finish with floral, bitter citrus peel and salty mineral notes, long and balanced.
Critical Acclaim
James Suckling: 95 pts — "Black cherry, ripe strawberry and forest flower aromas, fine creamy velvety tannins, medium body with clear structure, elegant delicious finish—charming now with aging potential."
International Wine Report: 98 pts — "Medium ruby with blue core, concentrated立体 fruit of black cherry, mountain blueberry, forest herbs and spices unfold in layers, tight polished tannins, vibrant acidity with lift, expect even better from 2027 onward."
Wine Advocate (Erin Brooks): 92 pts — "Exceptionally fine aromatics, wild strawberry, raspberry and blood orange interwoven with forest floor, moss and spice, medium body with superb tannin-acidity balance, dynamic lingering finish."
Decanter (Charles Curtis MW): 94 pts — "Mulberry, exotic red tea and licorice aromas, powerful yet not heavy, overt tannic grip perfectly tempered by refreshing acidity and moderate alcohol—a strong elegant Pinot Noir from Shea Vineyard's cooler high-slope site."
Decanting: 60–90 minutes
Serving Temperature: 15–17°C
Food Pairing: Black pepper beef cubes, black bean short ribs, roast duck or duck breast, dry-fried beef ho fun, soy butter noodles, teriyaki chicken, charcoal grilled shiitake, miso grilled salmon
Special Info: Shea Vineyard is one of Willamette Valley's most iconic Pinot Noir sites, sourced by numerous top producers, while 00 Wines uses ultra-fine handcrafting and precise oak to highlight its Marine Sedimentary ancient ocean soil character—distinctly different from Dundee Hills' volcanic red soils. Shea stands as the most powerful and structured in 00 Wines' Pinot lineup, developing truffle, leather and forest floor complexity after 5–7 years, ideal for cellaring.
Origin: USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton
Type: Red Wine
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir (Shea Vineyard single vineyard)
ABV: 13.8%
Volume: 750ml
