2006 Vintage

A lot of rain swept through Oregon early in the year which slowed up pruning but by the time spring arrived the 2006 growing season was back to a normal year.  Bud break occurred in late March, bloom the second week of June and we harvested on October 2nd and 3rd with a yield near 2.6 tons/acre.  Brix was relatively high with fully ripe fruit.

For the 2006 vintage, from 23 barrels total two were selected for the Clone 115, four for the Mirabelle RESERVE with the remaining seventeen blended to produce the Chehalem Mountains.  Barrel aging was for 11 months in French oak with 100% new for the Mirabelle RESERVE, 100% once-used for the Clone 115 and 25% new for the Chehalem Mountains.  Bottling was on September 10th with pHs of 3.85 and alcohols between 14.6% and 14.8%.

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	Chehalem Mountains 3-Clones A “pretty” wine that opens up quickly and shows well.  Light amber red in color, dried cherry and raspberry on the nose with a light dusting of flowers and herbs.  Bitter cherry and anise flavors gain sweetness as well as structure with air, picking up gentle tannins on the back end.  Finishes with tangy cherry and berry skin qualities and very good length.  Drink now through 2012.  410 cases produced.	Chehalem Mountains 3-Clones $39
	Mirabelle RESERVE A fragrant wine with hints of vanilla and spices, earthiness and dark red berries.  A well-balanced and complex wine that will age well. Recommend decanting before serving.  Best after 2010, good through 2020.  99 cases produced.	Mirabelle RESERVE $48  SOLD OUT
	Clone 115 A rich and full-bodied wine with lots of red berry flavors and a long finish. Very aromatic, a well-balanced and complex wine that will continue to develop in the bottle.  Drink now through 2016.  410 cases produced.	Clone 115 $48  SOLD OUT

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