2019 David Paige Wines RPG Vineyards Eola-Amity Hills

David Paige Wines sources this 2019 Pinot Noir from RPG Vineyard, a 26-acre site on the volcanic east-facing slopes of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA in Oregon's Willamette Valley. The vineyard was established by partners Dave, John, and George with a specific focus on cool-climate Burgundian varieties—22.55 acres of Pinot Noir, complemented by small parcels of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc. The rolling volcanic terrain and maritime influence from the Van Duzer Corridor create the tension and structure that define Eola-Amity Pinot Noir, distinguishing it from the softer profile of neighboring Dundee Hills fruit. David Paige Wines operates with a stated philosophy: let the vineyard speak. The winery was founded to showcase the singular character of Eola-Amity Hills terroir through classic winemaking that emphasizes site expression over winemaker intervention. The volcanic Jory and Nekia soils at RPG Vineyard drain quickly and stress the vines, concentrating flavor while retaining the acidity that keeps Oregon Pinot Noir age-worthy. The 2019 vintage in the Willamette Valley was marked by a long, even growing season with moderate temperatures and a dry harvest window, conditions that favored full phenolic ripeness without excessive alcohol. The wine shows the savory, earthy backbone typical of volcanic-soil Pinot Noir—dark cherry, dried herbs, forest floor, and a faint smokiness that reads more Old World than fruit-forward. It's structured enough to handle richer preparations: roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, or mushroom risotto. The tannins have grip but not harshness, and the acidity keeps the finish bright. Open it an hour before dinner or decant if you're drinking it young; the 2019 vintage has the balance to evolve for another five to seven years in proper cellar conditions. Available for pickup at our Lincoln Park bottle shop at 1128 W Armitage Ave, local Chicago delivery, or nationwide shipping.