Grape Varieties
Winemaker Notes
The Nils bottling was created out of an interest to capture a specific expression from our estate. The highest pitched East-facing slope produces the most powerful fruit on the property, leading to a more masculine expression of Pinot Noir from our site. This slope provides the dark fruit and earthy base notes of the Nils bottling. With the Nils we seek power and elegance, through balance and complexity.
Vintages
2018 was the fourth warmest year on record for the planet and the 8!" warmest year in Oregon history. We had dry year overall for the western U.S. Rain-wise, with an unusually dry May & June providing beautiful weather for …
In comparison to the previous three vintages, 2017 was a welcoming shift back to a “more normal” Willamette Valley growing season. Thanks to an abundant amount of rain (and snow in the high country), we saw bud break 4 weeks …
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 2015 growing season was the warmest, driest year on record in the recent history of the Willamette Valley. We were thankful for our strong winds from the Van Duzer Corridor, which bring a nice cooling effect in the heat …
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 …
We had an early bud-break and consistent warm temperatures throughout the summer of 2013. In late September, Mother Nature threw us a curveball in the form of a six- inch torrential downpour over four unforgettable days – commonly referred to …
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