PRAY TELL WINES PINOT NOIR WILLAMETTE VALLEY 2021

In Oregon's Willamette Valley, winemaker Tom Caruso crafts Pray Tell Pinot Noir by drawing on experiences that began with stomping grapes alongside his Italian grandfather in South Philadelphia and evolved through formative stints with Morgan Twain-Peterson, Joel Peterson, and Maggie Harrison at Antica Terra. This meticulously produced 2021 vintage exemplifies Caruso's philosophy that "every detail matters," starting with biodynamic and organic vineyards situated 55 miles from the Pacific Ocean in the prestigious Eola-Amity Hills AVA. The wine undergoes partial whole-cluster fermentation followed by 12 months in French oak (10% new), resulting in a bright, fresh expression that balances varietal purity with a sense of place. At just 12.52% alcohol, this limited production (239 cases) Pinot Noir showcases the elegant restraint and precision that has established Pray Tell as an exciting voice in Oregon's wine landscape.