WINEMAKER TASTING NOTES

In the glass, the 2016 Willamette Valley is a focused wine, revealing a darker nose than the previous vintage, with black cherry and plum accented by hints of violet, dried herb and bay laurel. The palate is supported by a backbone of racy acidity which lingers long into the finish, and offers bright red fruit along with savory herbs, olive, and a saline edge. The wine will benefit from decanting in the short-term, and will mature in bottle for 10-15 years.

STATS

• September 5– 20,  2016
• Harvest Brix: 23.4
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• TA: 5.8g/L
• pH: 3.68
• Cooperage:
• 33% new French oak
• 67% neutral oak
• Date bottled: December 7th, 2016
• Cases made: 3,000
• Winemakers:
• Jean-Nicolas Méo
• Tracy Kendall