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Purple Hands Ribbon Ridge Pinot Noir West Wind Vineyard 2023

$6299

If the Dundee Hills are about red volcanic Jory soils, Ribbon Ridge is the geological counter-argument: a small, uplifted ridge of marine sedimentary soils (the local Willakenzie series) that tends to produce Pinots with a different kind of energy — leaner, spicier, more savory. The West Wind vineyard sits in the middle of Ribbon Ridge at 400-600 feet, 14 acres all in Pinot Noir, organically farmed, planted between 2017 and 2019. Purple Hands' Cody Wright treats it with the same low-intervention hand he brings to his estate sites; the 2023 leads with red berries, dried flowers, spice and a clear note of wet stone.

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  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Antonio Galloni

90 points

"The 2023 Pinot Noir West Wind Vineyard is dark and brooding in the glass, as dusty earth and nuances of ash come together with herbal-laced wild berries. Juicy and fresh in style, it shows pronounced minerality and depth of tart blackberry complicated by a tinge of cedar toward the close. This 2023 finishes long and structured, leaving a hint of licorice and sour citrus through the slightly bitter and chewy finale." —Eric Guido

Robert Parker

92 points

"The 2023 Pinot Noir West Wind Vineyard takes time to segue from flint and iron to nuances of wild berry fruit and violet on the nose. The medium-bodied palate offers crunchy, earth-laced flavors and gently rustic, chalky tannins. It’s balanced by vibrant acidity and has a long, mineral-laced finish." —Erin Brooks

Wine Spectator

94 points

"Polished yet keenly structured, with expressive flavors of raspberry and guava laced with orange peel, dusky spice and rose petal details as this builds tension and richness on the finish. Drink now through 2034."

Wine Enthusiast

93 points

"Blackberries and violets kick off a parade of aromas that include wet gravel and t-bones grilling over charcoal briquettes. Grippy tannins and gentle acidity provide the backdrop for tangy pomegranate seed, coriander and pine needle tea flavors. The wine has an oak quality that mixes cedar and a bit of caramel." —Michael Alberty

More about Purple Hands

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pinot Noir

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Fruity

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled quail, salmon with mushroom sauce, duck confit salad, pork tenderloin with plums, or a wild mushroom risotto.

Tasting Profile

Medium-bodied, vibrant and savory. Red berries, dried rose, baking spice and a distinctive wet-stone mineral note. Bright acidity, fine tannins, an energetic, lifted finish.