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The hand-picked fruit was fermented in 1.5 ton fermenters with an average of 20% whole cluster inclusion. The wine was pumped over daily during a four day cold soak. The small lots were fermented for an average of twelve days, hand punched or pumped over two times daily. The wine was aged nine months in mixed French cooperage before blending.

50% Temperance Hill Vineyard - North block and Upper Bench block, mixed clones on rootstock, Elevation 650-850 feet, Jory and Nekia soils, Certified Organic and Salmon Safe.
50% Cattrall Vineyard - Own-rooted Wadenswil clone Pinot Noir planted in 1979 by the Cattrall Brothers at 750 feet in elevation with Northern exposure, Yamhill soils: well drained, medium depth ancient basaltic soils. Certified Organic; farmed organically since inception, and Oregon’s first certified organic vineyard. Family owned and farmed by five generations of the family since 1917.

The 2021 vintage began with a cool but dry spring, with bud break occurring right on schedule in April. After a fairly typical spring, bloom took place during an extended period in mixed weather in early June, leading to mixed fruit set. In late June, a record-breaking heat wave struck the West Coast, but the vines came through the heat in great shape and ripened evenly throughout the rest of a warm, dry summer. A cooling trend took place in early September, preserving fresh fruit flavors and natural acidity and allowing the harvest season for our vineyards to take place over a period of nearly two months. The fruit in 2021 was remarkable for its delicate flavors, perfect condition, and balanced acid and tannin profile; the young wines are compelling and easy to love.

This dry Pinot Noir displays a ruby color with moderate density and a bright clarity. Aromas of spiced blueberries and sassafrass mingle with flavors of plum and dark raspberry. Additional notes of white tea, sage, coriander and rich earth add complexity and emphasize the terroir of the Eola-Amity Hills. This wine is well-balanced with a finish that focuses on the fruit and moderate tannins. Drink now, or enjoy for years to come.