Winemaker Notes
The 2015 growing season was warmer than the average throughout the valley. We were thankful for our strong winds from the Van Duzer Corridor, which bring us a nice cooling effect in the heat of the afternoon. With one of the warmest, driest summer’s on record in Oregon, we focus heavily and rely on our soils to hold moisture to unlock nutrients in the soil and transport them to the grapes. Despite the warmer season, the 2015 fruit retained a bright natural acidity, offering focus and vibrancy to each of the wines. Technical: ABV 13.1%, pH 3.44, TA 5.5 g/L.