This wine shows off amazing clarity, along with energetic ruby, violet and pin...This wine shows off amazing clarity, along with energetic ruby, violet and pink edges. On the nose is dried strawberry, oyster shell, wet rock, cardamom and graphite. The palate opens with crackling acid, and the energy is cooling and quick. Soft...more
Aromatically the wine lifts from the glass with a combination of perfectly rip...Aromatically the wine lifts from the glass with a combination of perfectly ripened red and black fruits, with a graphite smokiness and a hint of mulling spices. On the palate, their is a youthful tannic structure and a floral flavors alongside the...more
Always the best example of Shea Vineyard as a whole in a given vintage, the Es...Always the best example of Shea Vineyard as a whole in a given vintage, the Estate draws you in with lush red fruit and honey aromatics. The palate is beautifully balanced with savory flavors and smooth tannins. This wine brings it all to the table. A...more
Ripe hand picked fruit, gentle winemaking and maturation in French oak have re...Ripe hand picked fruit, gentle winemaking and maturation in French oak have resulted in a complex and powerful wine. It has a perfumed nose of darks fruits, violets and licorice with a hint of spice. Ripe berry, plum, cherry and chocolate show on the...more
This wine is positively energetic on the nose, high tone and fresh with earthe...This wine is positively energetic on the nose, high tone and fresh with earthen complexity of wet potting soil, anise, pot pourri and hints of graphite. The entry is buoyant and firm as fine grain tannins frame the palate. Mandarin orange, cherry,...more
Planted across from the winery in the Yamhill-Carlton Ava, Stermer Vineyard ha...Planted across from the winery in the Yamhill-Carlton Ava, Stermer Vineyard has been farmed organically since being planted in 1997. With Willakenzie marine sedimentary soils composed of a thin layer of silty-clay loam atop sandstone, the wines from...more
The 2019 Rosella’s Pinot displays beautiful aromas of ripe red fruits and co...The 2019 Rosella’s Pinot displays beautiful aromas of ripe red fruits and cola notes. The delicious palate is very smooth with ripe red cherry and cranberry flavors accented by subtle baking spices ending on a long, silky finish. Dark-cherry aromas...more
Aromatically the wine has notes of sweet raspberries, sour cherries, dried vio...Aromatically the wine has notes of sweet raspberries, sour cherries, dried violets, and coco-cola. On the palate, the wine is velvety with a chalky minerality and juicy red and black berry fruits. A deep saturated ruby, the 2021 Pinot Noir Eileen...more
Established in 1993, Louise Vineyard is named for Cristom Winegrower and Owner...Established in 1993, Louise Vineyard is named for Cristom Winegrower and Owner Tom Gerrie's great-grandmother. Planted to the lowest slopes of the Cristom estate, Louise Vineyard is one of the most geologically complex sites on the farm. A microcosm of...more
The soil here is extra special as we do not have Bellpine anywhere else in our...The soil here is extra special as we do not have Bellpine anywhere else in our program. That marine-influenced soil paired with a microclimate that is metered and less windy than most other spots in the Willamette Valley gives the wines from this site...more
This complex wine emerges with aromas of violet, cherries and blueberry. Brigh...This complex wine emerges with aromas of violet, cherries and blueberry. Bright on the palate, flavors are sweet with concentrated dark berry notes and rich chocolate, leading to a long and elegant finish of earthiness and a light touch of oak. This...more
Black cherry and violet notes integrate with sweet vanilla oak. Structured tan...Black cherry and violet notes integrate with sweet vanilla oak. Structured tannins and spiced oak give mid-palate weight and texture. Fresh red berries provide a long and savory finish. Floral and attractively structured, showing cherry and guava...more
The aromas of this PinotNoir are bright and botanical, yet dignified. On the ...The aromas of this Pinot Noir are bright and botanical, yet dignified. On the palate, it's concentrated with rich fruit buttressed by lively acidity and distinguished tannins. This balanced beauty was fermented and aged in a combination of concrete and...more
The 2019 vintage of PinotNoir expresses the elegance and intensity of coastal...The 2019 vintage of Pinot Noir expresses the elegance and intensity of coastal Pinot Noir from the granitic soils of DAKEL's estate vineyard. The nose exhibits a tsunami of red and black fruits: cranberry, blackberry, and raspberry, balanced by wild...more