Kelley Fox Wines Pinot Noir “Mirabai”
WHY WE LOVE IT
- The “Mirabai” wine from Kelley Fox Wines originates from Dundee Hills A.V.A. in Oregon, known for its volcanic soil ideal for growing Pinot Noir.
- This carefully selected blend is sourced from Weber (52%), Stater (28%), Durant (11%), and Maresh (9%) Vineyards.
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Elaboration: The winemaking process includes 15% whole-cluster fruit and barreling in neutral, tight-grained Burgundy barrels (228L) from French forests.
Tasting Notes: The Mirabai is medium-dark, deep youthful red with blue undertones and brilliant transparency. The nose is a heady mix of minerals, subtle spices, ripe strawberries, and other dark red berries and cherries. The mouth is juicy and classic Dundee Hills silky with forever strawberries that end in a long finish. This Mirabai has depth, richness and power without any heaviness. It’s full of movement.
PRESS
2022 – 90 Jeb Dunnuck
2023 – 94 Jeb Dunnuck | 93 Wine Advocate | 93 Vinous
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Kelley Fox Wines, established in 2007 in Oregon by Kelley Fox and her father, Gus Sterns, is a small winery known for its small-production, single-vineyard wines. The winery began with just over 100 cases of wine and crafts its wines from grapes it leases or sources from several top vineyards in Oregon, highlighting the diverse soils of the Willamette Valley and surrounding areas. The winery adheres to a natural winemaking philosophy, uses organic or biodynamic farming, and employs minimal intervention in the cellar. Today, the wines created by Kelley Fox are sought after, consistently receive high scores, and are highly praised by top wine reviewers.