CHARDONNAY AND PINOT NOIR.
With struggle, comes character. Our diverse array of soils, Willakenzie, Bellpine and Rickreall among them, combine with glacial rocks from the Missoula floods to create the ideal, if stubborn, terroir essential to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
2018 Chardonnay
Light perfumed notes of dried apricot and lemon zest give way to more concentrated aromas of white peach, fresh pear and lemon zest. The palate is enveloped with notes of lime, pomelo and flint. This well balanced wine offers bright acidity and a long persistent finish.
Tech Notes:
16 months in French oak barrels, of which 33% is new
PH 3.23 | ABV 13.5%
Cases Produced: 67
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2017 Chardonnay
The wine displays gorgeous aromas of crème brûlée, lemon curd, meyer lemon, mandarin orange peel, slight barrel toast and wet stone. The palate is juicy and bright with flavors of lemon lime, white pineapple, barrel spice, citrus rind and lemon drop with great intensity and a lingering finish.
Tech Notes:
16 months in French oak barrels, of which 33 % is new
13.5 % alcohol / pH = 3.29
70 cs produced
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2016 Chardonnay
The wine displays enticing aromas of candied lemon peel, barrel toast, citrus flower, lanolin and wet stone. The palate is vibrant and juicy, showing flavors of Meyer lemon, dusty kiwi fruit, slight caramel, vanilla, with a long, persistent finish.
Tech Notes:
16 months in French oak barrels, of which 33 % is new
13.5 % alcohol / pH = 3.3
80 cs produced
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2015 Chardonnay
Lush aromas of caramel and jasmine mingle with cantaloupe and honeydew. The palate is lively and bright with citrusy high notes gently yielding to deeper tones of honey, cashew, sandalwood and crème brûlée.
Tech Notes:
16 months in French oak barrels, of which 33 % is new
12.9 % alcohol / pH = 3.25
77 cs produced
2017 PINOT NOIR
This alluring and complex Pinot Noir shows enticing aromas of pie cherry, dried plum, cola, fresh beets, orange zest, and pekoe tea leaves. The palate possess layers of dark cherry, ripe boysenberry, dried rose hips, red plum, allspice, black tea and slight talc with impeccable balance and a persistent finish.
Tech Notes:
16 months in French oak barrels, of which 40 % is new
13.9 % alcohol / pH = 3.57
58 cs produced
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2016 PINOT NOIR
This alluring Pinot Noir shows aromas of earthy beet root, dark berry, dried red currant, slight smoke, black tea and wintergreen. The palate displays intense black currant, candy cane beets, rose petal, chinese tea, and fresh tilled earth with good structure and length on the finish.
Tech Notes:
16 months in French oak barrels, of which 40 % is new
14.1 % alcohol / pH = 3.61
60 cs produced
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2015 PINOT NOIR
Notes of cranberry, blackcurrant, orange rind and sweet vanilla circle the nose. The palate is a silky glide through cherry and raspberry to cocoa and cassis.
Tech Notes:
16 months in French oak barrels, of which 50 % is new
14.1 % alcohol / pH = 3.42
57 cs produced
wine ALLOTMENTS Available
TONY RYNDERS, OUR WINEMAKER.
Hooked by one vineyard summer, Tony Rynders went on to a Masters in Enology and Viticulture from UC Davis. He then honed his craft in Napa, Northern Italy, Australia and Tuscany before migrating to the vibrant northwest Pinot Noir scene. After assistant and head winemaker roles at Argyle and Hogue cellars, he took the reins at Domaine Serene. There, he became one of the most highly acclaimed winemakers in America, with more 90+ Wine Spectator scores than any contemporary. Few are as integral to the international status Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay now enjoy. In 2008, he started consulting on projects close to his heart. We’re proud to be one of them. We’re truly lucky to have him.
