T H E V I N E Y A R D
Dry farmed and practicing organic | South Willamette Valley
Estate grown and hand-harvested. Elevations range from 720 – 750
feet. Southeast Facing.
T H E H A R V E S T
Oregon experienced various heat spikes throughout the growing
season. It was an early spring and summer, this roller coaster of heat
spikes created exceptionally ripe and rich colored berries with intense
flavors and beautiful acidity.
THE VINTAGE
The berries were cold soaked for 4 days prior to the primary
fermentation. Aged in French oak barrels for 19 months : 11% new, 15%
second-use, 15% third-use and 74% neutral. The wine went through full
Malolactic Fermentation.
T H E W I N E
100% Pinot Noir | Willamette Valley AVA
Sweet Cheeks Vineyards & Davis
Vineyards
“This wine is a blend of our estate vineyard and Davis vineyards. The
blocks from our vineyard are Swiss and Dijon clones, while the grapes
from Davis are Pommard. You are going to taste a harmony of all three in
the glass. I do like to make our Vintage Pinot Noir in a medium body style
and age it for a little longer than you might expect from the Willamette
Valley. I really enjoy how the flavors come through and continue on, the
story never really ends for this wine.”
– Leo Gabica, Winemaker
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