Winemaker Notes
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 temperatures ranging from the mid 70’s to the low 80’s. Although this was a very warm vintage for all growers in the Willamette Valley, since Johan Vineyards is among the cooler sites in the area the fruit retained good acidity all through harvest. The result was very juicy, fuller bodied wines with mature flavors and softer tannins. Technical: ABV 13.0%, pH 3.53, TA 6.2 g/L.