We are pleased to offer the following wines for your current club shipment.
Ridgecrest Vineyard was established in 1980 by Harry Peterson-Nedry, planted to own-rooted, dry-farmed, heritage clones – the first planted vineyard on what would later become the Ribbon Ridge AVA. At 630 feet of elevation along the ridgeline, these grapes were grown on south-facing slopes with well-drained Sedimentary soils over sandstone and siltstone. Peterson-Nedry and Lynn Penner-Ash are long-time friends, celebrating Oregon Pinot Camp together as the weekend’s opening act for many years. Beginning with the 2018 vintage, Penner-Ash began sourcing two Pinot Noir clones from this vineyard, Pommard and Wädenswil, which we love for their flavor intensity.
Tasting notes: Boysenberry and currant mix with sweet oak and warm spices. A vibrant and full palate leads to juicy summer berries and fine-grained tannins.
Alcohol
14.6%
Aging
10 months in 33% new French Oak
Harvested
October 12-13, 2022
Cases
272
Located on the western side of the Ribbon Ridge AVA, Bramble Hill Vineyard benefits from southern exposure and gentle slopes, marine sedimentary soils, and 500 feet of elevation. The site produces fruit that embodies terroir unique to the sub-AVA. Farmed using sustainable practices and certified both LIVE and Salmon Safe, the vineyard reflects owners Shaun Kajiwara and Katie Jackson's passion and commitment to long-term stewardship of the land and vines. Wines from this vineyard express dark fruit with great acidity and structure.
Tasting notes: Blackberry, sassafras, and cherry cola jump from the glass with subtle aromas of wet earth after summer rains. Tannins are juicy yet firm, giving this wine weight and length.
Alcohol
14.4%
Aging
10 months in 27% new French Oak
Harvested
October 11-15, 2022
Cases
366
Fairsing Vineyard, located in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, sits on a Southeast-facing hillside. Coastal winds influence dramatic temperature changes that beautifully balance ripening. The distinct topography and microclimates of the site gives this wine bight acidity, intense dark fruit, and structure. Fairsing Vineyard is owned by Mary Ann and Mike McNally
Tasting notes: Warm spice and earthy notes mix with cocoa and wild rose. Fine-grained tannins dance across the palate. Black fruits and notes of cocoa provide sweetness and density.
Alcohol
14.9%
Aging
10 months in 37% new French Oak
Harvested
October 17-19, 2022
Cases
173
As one of the pioneering vineyards in the Willamette Valley, Knudsen Vineyard has a rich growing history in our region with the first vines planted in 1974 by the Knudsen family. Located in the Dundee Hills sub-AVA, this site perches on red clay-loam Jory soil, unique to this part of our region.
Tasting notes: Bold red fruits, violet, and warm spices give this wine a sweet earthiness. An initial sweetness on the palate builds intensity, providing layers of structure and a lengthy, savory finish.
Alcohol
14.3%
Aging
10 months in 33% new French Oak
Harvested
October 12-18, 2022
Cases
228
