This Chardonnay opens with vibrant aromas of fresh white peach, honeysuckle, and nutmeg. On the palate, the wine is broad and generous, but with focus and precision. Flavors of lemon curd, candied ginger, and Bartlett pear lead the way through a pure and mineral-rich midpalate. The mouthfeel is rich and creamy, with slight toasty oak notes leading to a mouthwatering finish in this racy, exceptional Chardonnay.
Durant Vineyard is a mid-elevation site located in the Dundee Hills AVA in the northern Willamette Valley. Regarded by many as the premier growing region in the valley, the Dundee Hills AVA is most well-known for its rich, red volcanic Jory soils, and produces wines of finesse, purity, and depth.
This tantalizing Rosé of Pinot Noir is bright, refreshing and juicy. In the glass, the wine is a beautiful shade of coral. Tempting aromas of blood orange and watermelon rind tempt your senses. The palate is lush and silky, and layered with flavors of guava, pomelo and ruby red grapefruit. Vibrant acidity carries through to a mouth-watering finish with hints of orange blossom and passion fruit.
Garnet in color, the Reserve Pinot Noir jumps from the glass with beautiful floral aromas intertwined with blueberry pie, white tea, and vanilla. Luscious flavors of ripe Bing cherries, black raspberry, and marionberries coat your palate. Supple and smooth tannins provide a luscious mouthfeel with great length.
Lazy River Vineyard lies 300-500 feet in elevation, on the steep south-facing slope of Mt. Richmondin the Northwest Willamette Valley, in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. Soils include marine sediment and volcanic Jory. Lazy River is in a cooler location, nearly touching the foothills of the Coast Range.
The wine is light crimson in color with aromas of fresh black currant, anise and sarsaparilla. The mouthfeel is full bodied as notes of figs, plums and sage unfold. On the palate, integrated tannins, red fruits and savory characteristics provide great complexity with a finish that is long and seamless.
The Temperance Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir is exciting and lively. The nose is bursting with aromas of bramble berry, dark black plum, and cedar. As you sip, the wine dances on your palate with a complex blend of earthy, fruity, and savory notes. Fine tannins provide lift to the mid-palate, while bright acidity creates tension, driving the wine to a long finish that leaves you wanting more.
Fairsing Vineyard is planted to 38 acres at 550-750 feet above sea level in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. The vineyard is nestled inside an 80-acre Certified FamilyForest with varied topography and panoramic views of the Northern Willamette Valley.
In the glass, the wine is a beautiful shade of garnet. Bright strawberry, red plums, fennel, and bramble fill your nose and tempt your senses. On the palate, delightful flavors of pomegranate, candied orange and currants abound. Beautifully integrated tannins mingle with bright acidity, leading to a lengthy finish that leaves you wanting more. An elegant wine that is extremely age worthy.
