Boom! This is one of the best deals of the year. Sadly, Lavinea is closing its doors, but the silver lining is an incredible price on this majestic Pinot Noir from one of Oregon’s premier vineyards, Temperance Hill. Lavinea was founded in 2014 by Greg Ralston, formerly of Château Montelena, Wilson Daniels, and Evening Land, alongside Isabelle Meunier, the former Evening Land winemaker who also trained under Burgundian legend Dominique Lafon. Together, they quickly put Lavinea on the map with outstanding Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from some of Oregon’s finest vineyard sites. Despite major critical acclaim and a devoted following among Burgundy lovers and domestic wine fans alike, the winery recently announced it will close in 2026. Having carried these wines since their earliest vintages, I jumped at the chance to take every case I could of this remarkable deal: more than 50% off a double 96-point Pinot Noir. Temperance Hill is a benchmark site perched high in the Eola-Amity Hills. Nearby names include Bethel Heights, Zena Crown, Cristom, and Walter Scott. One of the highest and most wind-exposed vineyards in the region, it consistently produces wines of concentration, structure, and complexity. With total production of just 300 cases, this bottling stands shoulder to shoulder with the very best of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. The wine strikes a beautiful balance between fruit and savory nuance, with layers of wild red berry fruit, black raspberry, sage, baking spice, and hints of bramble and underbrush. Earthy spice, agarwood, and incense add further complexity. Elegant and refined yet quietly powerful, it has all the pedigree and structure to improve over the next 5 to 8 years, if not longer. An absolute steal for top-tier Pinot Noir at a fabulous price. When it’s gone, it’s gone for good.