Martin Woods Pinot Noir Bednarik 2023 (750ml) *
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Description
Among the Pinot Noirs bottled by Martin Woods in Oregon's Willamette Valley, the Bednarik leans toward the perfumed, more delicate end of the spectrum. The vineyard dates to 1988, own-rooted and planted two-thirds to Pommard and one-third to Wadenswil on marine sedimentary soils. In 2023 it was the last of the estate's Pinots to come in, harvested well after flowering and hand-sorted to leave botrytis behind, and the extra hang time shows in a wine that is both concentrated and finely drawn.
There is a distinctly spice-driven character here, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, and allspice layered over pomegranate, red strawberry, and dried cherry. A rosy, floral lift runs through it, edging toward violet and dusty petals, with cool-toned acidity keeping everything bright. The frame is medium-weight and the tannins are fine but persistent, giving structure without heaviness, and a smoky, Earl Grey inflection carries the long, resonant finish. Juicy and round upfront, serious underneath.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Country | USA |
| Region | Oregon |
| Subregion | Willamette Valley |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Producer | Martin Woods Mozaik |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
The more Volnay of the range, the 2023 Pinot Noir Bednarik Vineyard has a very distinctive and pronounced spice profile, with notes of pomegranate, dried earth, cardamom, and cinnamon. It’s very pretty upfront, with a rosy perfume through it, and it’s medium-framed, with fine tannins, a clean, weightless feel, and a long, attractive finish. (Jeb Dunnuck, August 2024)
Fast becoming a house favourite, the Bednarik, from 1988, is own-rooted Pommard and Wadenswil, 2/3 to 1/3, planted on marine sedimentary soils. In 2023, this was picked a month later than any other Martin Woods Pinots. On the palate, this is concentrated fleshy red fruits, cinnamon, clove, and allspice aromatics push, says Evan Martin. A long, resonating tannin structure and a smoky clove note interplay wonderfully with the ripe, fleshy fruits. Round and rich, beautifully juicy with pomegranate and red strawberries. (Decanter, May 2025)
The 2023 Pinot Noir Bednarik Vineyard is darkly floral and brooding in the glass, as dried black cherries mingle with dusty rose, lifting nuances of pine and licorice. On the palate, cool-toned acidity and mineral-infused red and blue fruits create a soothingly round impression, while violet inner florals swirl over a collection of gripping tannins. Blood orange mingles with Earl Grey through the incredibly long and structured finish, as a resonance of inner florals lingers. Due to rain during harvest, Bednarik Vineyard was picked 130 days after flowering, following the crew’s removal of botrytis-affected berries. Quite a wine. (Vinous)