Winemaker Notes
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 of the afternoon. After an early bud-break in mid-April, the canopy grew rapidly over the next couple of months due to dry soils and warm temperatures. Despite the warmer season, the 2015 fruit retained a bright natural acidity, offering focus and vibrancy to each of the wines. Technical: abv 12.8%, ph 3.93, ta 5.0 g/l.