Evening Land Pinot Noir Seven Springs 2022

Evening Land Pinot Noir Seven Springs 2022 is a 750ml Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir sourced from own-rooted vines planted in 1982. This vintage earned 95 points from Jeb Dunnuck, along with 93 points from both Wine Enthusiast and James Suckling—underscoring the continued ascent of one of Oregon's most distinctive single-vineyard wines.

Quick Facts: Origin: Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon  |  Vintage: 2022  |  Varietal: Pinot Noir  |  Producer: Evening Land Vineyards

Production & Heritage

Evening Land Vineyards farms the storied Seven Springs Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, where the original own-rooted vines were planted in 1982—a rarity in Oregon, where most vineyards rely on grafted rootstock. The estate operates under LIVE certification and has followed biodynamic viticultural principles since 2007, with all vines dry-farmed. For the 2022 vintage, the wine was raised for six months in neutral French oak before being finished in concrete, a regimen designed to preserve transparency of fruit and amplify the site's volcanic soil character rather than impart oak influence.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Red cherry and wild raspberry lead, followed by a second layer of pomegranate seeds, lavender, and rose petal. Beneath the fruit, earthy tones of dusty graphite, forest floor, and a subtle black tea quality emerge as the wine opens.

Taste: The entry is vivid with ripe red fruits—strawberry and raspberry dominate the front palate. At mid-palate, concentrated blueberry and pomegranate notes develop alongside a gentle spice. Acidity is bright and juicy, framed by a tactile mineral undercurrent that speaks directly to the volcanic soils of Seven Springs.

Finish: Silky, rounded tannins carry the wine through a medium-long finish with lingering tones of orange citrus, sweet tea leaf, and rocky earth. The mineral signature persists, leaving a clean, focused impression.

How to Drink Seven Springs Pinot Noir

This wine shows best at a light cellar temperature, around 58–62°F, served in a Burgundy glass that allows its aromatics to fully unfurl. Drinking it neat rewards patience—give it 20–30 minutes to open. Duck Confit Salad: the wine's red-fruit intensity and bright acidity cut through the richness of rendered duck fat. Classic Pinot Noir Sangria: Seven Springs' vivid berry profile and floral lift make it an unexpectedly elegant base for a refined red sangria. Mushroom Risotto pairing: the earthy, forest-floor character in the wine mirrors wild mushroom flavors beautifully.

Best For

• Gifting a serious Pinot Noir collector exploring top Oregon single-vineyard bottlings
• An intimate dinner built around seasonal Pacific Northwest ingredients
• Side-by-side tasting against Burgundy to explore New World terroir expression
• Cellaring three to seven years to see how the wine's mineral structure evolves

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Seven Springs Pinot Noir taste like? The 2022 vintage leads with vivid red cherry, wild raspberry, and pomegranate, supported by earthy graphite, black tea, and a persistent volcanic mineral streak. Silky tannins and juicy acidity give it a medium-bodied, vibrant character.

How does Seven Springs compare to Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir? Both are acclaimed Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs, but Evening Land's biodynamic dry-farming and concrete finishing produce a leaner, more mineral-driven profile compared to Domaine Drouhin's Burgundian approach using longer French oak aging. The 2022 Seven Springs earned 95 points from Jeb Dunnuck, placing it among the highest-rated Oregon Pinots of the vintage.

Is Seven Springs good for sipping neat? Yes—its layered aromatics, balanced acidity, and fine-grained tannins make it an ideal wine for thoughtful neat drinking, especially after a brief period of aeration in the glass.

Where is Seven Springs Pinot Noir made? Evening Land Vineyards produces this wine from the Seven Springs Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, a sub-appellation of Oregon's Willamette Valley known for its volcanic Jory soils and cooling Van Duzer Corridor winds.

What foods pair well with Seven Springs Pinot Noir? Roasted duck breast complements the wine's red-fruit depth and earthy undertones. Wild mushroom dishes echo its forest-floor aromatics. Grilled salmon balances its acidity. Aged Gruyère mirrors its mineral notes. Herb-crusted pork tenderloin pairs well with the wine's spice and silky texture.

What sizes does Seven Springs come in? The standard release is a 750ml bottle.

Is Seven Springs worth the price? Evening Land Seven Springs positions as a premium single-vineyard Oregon Pinot Noir, and the 2022 vintage's 95-point rating from Jeb Dunnuck places it in elite company within the Willamette Valley category, representing strong value relative to comparably scored Burgundy.

Why Seven Springs?

The 95-point score from Jeb Dunnuck for the 2022 vintage confirms what the vineyard's four decades of history already suggest: Seven Springs is one of Oregon's most compelling Pinot Noir sites. The combination of own-rooted 1982 vines, rigorous biodynamic farming, and a minimalist winemaking approach—neutral oak followed by concrete—results in a wine that tastes like a place rather than a recipe. In a category where many producers reach for extraction or new oak, Evening Land's restraint produces a Pinot Noir that delivers both immediate pleasure and genuine aging potential.