2007 Vintage
The 2007 growing season started off strong, with a slightly warmer spring than normal that provided ideal conditions for fruit set. Moderate temperatures persisted during the summer, with no major heat spikes, leading to nearly ideal fruit maturation going into late September when significant rain began and didn’t let up until late October. This led to higher acid levels and tart, light wines for some growers. We harvest 2.7 tons/acre and finished September 27th just before the rains began. The grapes were at ~24 Brix with great color, aromatics and structure.
For the 2007 vintage, from 28 barrels total 3 were selected from each of the three Pinot Noir clones in our vineyard for Single Clone bottling and named after our grandchildren – Mirabelle Clone 115, Hans Clone Pommard and Brigita Clone 777. The remaining 19 barrels were blended and are labeled 3-Clones. Barrel aging was for 11 months in French oak ranging from 26% new for the 3-Clones to 33% for the Single Clones. Bottling was on September 25th with pHs, TAs and alcohol in the 3.6, 5.5 and 14.8 ranges, respectively.
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Chehalem Mountains 3-Clones
A full-bodied, robust and fragrant wine with hints of earthiness and dark red berries. Well-balanced. Very approachable but will improve a great deal with two or three years of bottle aging and will hold for several years. Recommend decanting before serving; drink now through 2018. 450 cases produced.
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Chehalem Mountains 3-Clones
$40
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Brigita Clone 777
An elegant wine, lighter than the other clones, very aromatic with hints of earthiness, bright cherry and currant. Burgundian in style, this well-balanced and complex wine will develop more nuanced flavors as it ages for another five to six years. Recommend decanting before serving; drink now through 2014. 70 cases produced. |
Brigita Clone 777
$48
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Hans Clone Pommard
A robust, powerful and velvety wine with dark red fruits including black cherry and black current with coffee and chocolate undertones. This well-balanced and complex wine will continue to develop as it ages for at least another seven or eight years. Recommend decanting before serving; drink now through 2019. 70 cases produced.
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Hans Clone Pommard
$48
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Mirabelle Clone 115
A rich and full-bodied wine with lots of red raspberry flavors and a long finish. Very aromatic with hints of smoke and rustic cedar. This well-balanced and complex wine will continue to develop more flavors for another six or seven years. Recommend decanting before serving; drink now through 2016. 70 cases produced.
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Mirabelle Clone 115
$48
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PLEASE NOTE: The total cost does not include packaging, shipping or any applicable taxes.
