2022 Janus Pinot Noir
95 Points | James Suckling – A lighter-bodied and elegant Pinot Noir with notes of rose petals and red fruits, with a warm vanilla and clove finish.
In Roman mythology, Janus is the God for new beginnings, as well as endings, the future, the past and doorways. Janus is the God of balance. The ultimate expression of Pinot Noir! Janus is our flagship… the richest, most vibrant and intense blend that we produce.
Janus is the first label that Jimi produced when he founded Brooks in 1998. Jimi’s passion and interests of mythology and astrology often were shown through the creation of his first wines.
1,000 cases produced.
Flavor Notes
95 Points | James Suckling - Here’s a great pinot noir with a very wide spectrum of aromas, ranging from fresh strawberries to cherry blossoms and sour cherries. Very fresh and crisp on the concentrated, medium-bodied palate. Very long, crisp finish that tells you how youthful this really is, but the mineral acidity tells you this has great aging potential. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.
A lighter-bodied and elegant Pinot Noir with notes of rose petals and red fruits, with a warm vanilla and clove finish.
Sommelier
Pair this Pinot Noir with a raspberry tart with lemon meringue.
Culinary Director
A blend of our favorite Willamette Valley barrels, this wine evokes wild strawberries, red raspberry compote, and hints of Chinese five spice. On the palate, cherry tart and red apple skin meet delicate but firm tannins and a succulent finish.
Enologist
Winemaking Notes
Heavy frost in April delayed flowering and pushed back the season. Cool temperatures in May and June further delayed the vintage. The fear was that the grapes wouldn't ripen in time for harvest if the rain and cold weather came in early October as usual.
Luckily July and August saw hot temperatures that helped accelerate ripening, and temperatures remained warm, and the rains held off until mid-October, allowing for an extended ripening period.
We let our grapes hang out until the last possible minute, just before the rain and cold weather hit. The 2022 harvest was fast and furious, to say the least! The resultant wines are stunningly balanced and expressive. A truly classic Oregon vintage!
- Type
- Red
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Region
- Oregon
- Appellation
- Willamette Valley
- Vintage
- 2022
- Vineyards
- Brooks Estate, Muska, Crannell, Muska-Bement, York Hill, Fayetta, Sunny Mountain, Temperance Hill, Sunset Ridge, Eola Springs
- Filtration
- Cross-Flow
- Case production
- 1000
- Aging
- 11 Months
- Crush format
- Hand Sorted and 100% Destemmed
- Bottling date
- 2023-09-16
- Vessel
- French Oak Barrels
- Alcohol percentage
- 13.5
- Ph
- 3.37
- Acid
- 6.55 g/L
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