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This is our first year producing pinot noir from Blakeslee Vineyard, owned by Bill and Sheila Blakeslee. It is located in the Chehalem Mountains, which is the Willamette Valley’s newest declared Viticultural Area. The soil type is Laurelwood (loess) into clay on a south, south-east orientation at an elevation of 500-550’. Our grapes come from pommard and Dijon 115 pinot noir clones.
Dad: High tone nose reminiscent of Elton. Raspberry, strawberry, and marionberry taste. Complex and structured. Long finish.
Fille: My mom recently reacted to a Kate Winslet movie by saying, “Wow, she’s not just the girl from The Titanic- she can really act.” This wine reminds me of Kate Winslet… started out as pretty, promising, yet simple, but has demonstrated serious complexity over time. This wine has a garnet color with beautiful clarity, lush mouthfeel, and a lasting finish. The tannin structure would pair well with game or tomato-based pasta dishes. Simply put, this is a great value pinot noir.
| Appellation | Chehalem Mountains |
| Harvest | October 6, 2007 |
| Barrel aging | 9 months, 48% new |
| Alcohol, by volume | 12.4% |
| Production | 175 cases |
Price: $28/bottle, $302.40/case, $65/magnum
