Lemelson Vineyards Thea's Selection Pinot Noir is the winery's house cuvée, crafted from a blend of fruit sourced from all five of their certified organic estate vineyards spanning three distinct Willamette Valley AVAs in Carlton, Oregon. As a true expression of the vintage across all estate sites, it captures the breadth and character of Lemelson's organically farmed terroir.

The wine opens with an inviting nose of bright cherry and raspberry, nuanced by subtle notes of dried lavender, black licorice, black tea, cinnamon, and graham cracker. On the palate, rich and silky tannins give way to a long, robust finish with lingering flavors of black cherries and sweet cocoa powder. The 2022 vintage was aged 15 months in French oak with 23% new barrels, resulting in a smooth, supple texture with polished tannins and a perfumed, fresh close.

The 2022 vintage received 93 points from Decanter, 92 points from International Wine Report, 91 points from Wine Spectator, and 91 points from Vinous. Lemelson Vineyards is located at 12020 NE Stag Hollow Rd, Carlton, OR 97111.