Grape Varieties
Winemaker Notes
The Konkret (concrete in Norwegian) bottling is an isolation of our old vine Chardonnay planted at the base of our vineyard. Although the lower slope has deeper soils, the concentration of granite reaches its peak beneath these vines. There is a mineral expression that we love here that requires a unique approach to the winemaking to encourage its expression. The juice is fermented in concrete tanks and transferred to special built Feuillette (30 gal) barrels for aging. Bottling is done without the lees to preserve the impression of stones and flint.
Vintages
Much like 2014 & 2015, 2016 was another early year here in the Willamette Valley. With a budbreak in early April and a warm spring, the growing season kicked off and the canopy grew rapidly over the next couple of …
The 2014 growing season was significantly warmer than the average year with very little rainfall throughout the growing season. After an early bud-break (mid April) the canopy grew rapidly over the next couple of months due to dry soils and …
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