X Novo X Omni Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 750ml

Product Info

92pts Vinous Media
The 2021 Pinot Noir X Omni Vineyard is wild, lifting from the glass like a basket of ripe berries, complemented by hints of cola, sweet spice and violet. This is juicy in character, with masses of ripe red and blue fruits that swirl throughout as vibrant acidity maintains fantastic energy. Sour citrus tones add lovely inner tension. An air of lavender lingers as the 2021 finishes long, gently tannic and staining, balancing a saturation of primary fruit. Drinking Window: 2025 – 2030 - By Eric Guido on May 2024

Terroir
This wine is grown in the Eola‑Amity Hills AVA of Oregon, at the site known as the X-Omni Vineyard, part of the broader X Novo estate. The vineyard features a remarkable clonal diversity of Pinot Noir planted on predominantly volcanic and clay-rich soils (Gelderman clay, rocky outcrops) with east-facing aspect and exposure to cooling winds via Holmes Gap. These conditions create a slow ripening environment that supports both richness of fruit and lively acidity, allowing for expressive site-character with structural finesse.

Winemaking & Technical Notes
The 2021 vintage of X-Omni has been crafted with precision. According to reviews, the wine was made mostly destemmed with whole berries and aged for approximately 18 months in French oak barrels, with around 60% new oak. The alcohol content is noted as 13.2% on one listing. The producer works organically in the vineyards, and the vinification is designed to preserve aromatics and site nuance — minimal intervention, attention to detail, and a disciplined aging regime.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the wine shows a medium-ruby to garnet hue, with clarity and depth. The nose opens with vibrant aromas of ripe red and blue berries (black cherry, raspberry, blueberry), complemented by hints of violet, sweet spice (cola, clove), and a floral lift of lavender. On the palate the wine exhibits medium-to-full body, intense fruit concentration and lively acidity. There is a core of red and blue fruit, subtle herbal-botanical notes, and a mineral thread that underpins the finish. Reviewers highlight the “sour citrus tones” adding inner tension and a long gently tannic finish that lingers. This is a Pinot Noir with both immediate appeal and serious structure for ageing (drinking window 2025-2033+).

Food Pairing & Service
Serve this Pinot Noir at around 15-16 °C (59-61 °F) and consider decanting for 20-30 minutes to allow the aromatics to open and the tannins to soften. Given its structure and complexity, it pairs superbly with dishes such as roast duck breast with cherry-red wine reduction, medium-rare venison loin with wild berry jus, or grilled salmon with herb butter and a hint of smoke. For vegetarian fare, a mushroom- and truffle-risotto or roasted portobello with garlic-thyme butter would complement the wine’s forest-floor and berry notes. For cheese, consider an aged goat-cheddar or mild Comté to balance the wine’s acidity and fruit.