Our approach is to grow, by hand, the highest quality fruit using careful canopy management, and to create wines that are truly expressive of the varietal and the place where they are grown. Since we ferment and barrel each vineyard lot separately (sometimes as few as two barrels), we can save the best barrels for single vineyard bottlings and Signature Cuvée.

     Our stylistic emphasis is on pure varietal fruit characters, with attention to depth and richness of mouthfeel and balance. The wines are truly a collaborative effort of the entire vineyard and winemaking staff.

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Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley
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An elegant, supple and stylish wine. Vibrant aromas of black cherries, brown sugar, spices, rose petals, vanilla and typical ‘Pinot noir dust’. Initial spicy flavors of nutmeg and barrel toast with ripe flavors of strawberries and cherries and mineral overtones. The mouth feel is soft, round and warm in sensation with and almost sweet and juicy impression of ripe fruit. The finish is long with lingering flavors of spices, well integrated oak, ripe sweet tannins and good acidity.  Wonderful with grilled fish, lamb, beef, wild game and turkey. Serve at slightly less than room temperature.

Pinot Noir - Whole Cluster
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Vibrant and explosive aromas of bananas, cherries, and strawberries dominate with aromas of sweet juice and warm spices. Flavors mirror aromas with banana, strawberries, and cherries dominating with juicy and spicy characters. The mouthfeel is soft, round, juicy and well-balanced with fresh acidity highlighting the fruitiness.  Wonderful by itself or with cheeses, pasta dishes with sun dried tomatoes, grilled fish, squab and lighter wild fowl. Serve at slightly less than room temperature or moderately chilled on warmer days.

Pinot Noir Estate
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Firmer, structured style. Subtle aromas of earth and sweet bing cherries slowly open to yield smoky barrel spices, tea leaf and leather. Rich black plum flavors with firm but sweet tannins and a hint of tea, cardamom, pepper and earth. Medium to big bodied with good acidity which holds on for a long, elegant finish. Appealing now, but will further reward those who cellar this wine. Matches best with bigger, richer entrees. Wonderful with prime rib, pepper steak, lamb, wild game, wild duck, goose and stronger cheeses. Serve at slightly less than room temperature.

Other wines from
Willamette Valley Vineyard 

Chardonnay - Vintage Selection
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A pretty, ripe and medium-bodied wine. Sweet aromas of overripe lemons, toast, pineapple, cream, vanilla and barrel spices. Mouthfilling, complex and forward flavors mirror the aromas with sweet impressions, well-integrated light barrel toast flavors and a thread of acidity throughout. Mouthfeel is medium- to heavier-bodied and coats the mouth with a creamy texture. The finish is long and fresh from acidity with vanilla and spicy lingering flavors.  An excellent companion to chicken dishes with white sauces, game hen, pork roast with crusty broiled fat/breading crusts, and pasta dishes with white sauces. Avoid serving Chardonnay ice cold, or allow your wine server to put it in an ice bucket. Serve at 50 degrees F for optimal enjoyment of aroma and flavors.

Pinot Gris - Vintage Selection
2006 vintage
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Bright, fruity, crisp style. Pretty aromas of fresh young pear, honey, star fruit, honeydew and flower.  Bold and crisp mouth feel with generous flavors of pear, mineral, melon and spice, interwoven with well-balanced acidity.  Stainless steel fermentation. Grape types include: 90% Pinot Gris, 7% Pinot Blanc, 2% Auxerrois, 1% Early Muscat.  The Pinot Blanc, picked very ripe, adds emollient mouth feel, and contributes to the Alsatian Style.  While the Muscat adds flowery sweetness, the barrel-fermented portions of Auxerrois add a kiss of toast and richness.  The quintessential match with salmon. Wonderful with scallops, crab, prawns, mussels, oysters and oily fish. Serve chilled on the table and allow to warm in the glass for optimal enjoyment.

Riesling
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2005 vintage:
Gold Medal - 2006 Riverside International Wine Competition
Silver Medal - 2006 L.A. County Fair Wines of the World Competition

A semi-sweet (4% residual sugar), medium-bodied Germanic-styled wine. Vibrant aromas of peach, pineapple, citrus and honeysuckle flowers. The explosive mouth-filling flavors mirror the aromas with star fruit and steely apple malic acidity giving a sweet-tart balance.  The long finish is sweet, clean and crisp.  Great by itself. A good match with light cheeses, citrus fruits, slightly sweet fowl dishes with fruit chutney, prawns, scallops, and crab. Serve well chilled on the table and allow to warm in your glass for optimal enjoyment of aromas and flavor.