2016 Bon Vivant Pinot Noir
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Each year when crafting the Bon Vivant Pinot Noir, our winemaking team selects only the finest barrels in our cellar to assemble our most exceptional expression of the varietal. As our most limited offering of Pinot Noir, the Bon Vivant truly lives up to its name of luxury and leisure.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Willamette Valley
Acid
5.5
pH
3.79
Bottling Date
September 2017
Alcohol %
14.2
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Pronounced aromas of muddled cherry, dried rose petal and exotic spice. The palate follows through, layered with flavors of black cherry, black raspberry, spice, tobacco and florals. The whole cluster driven structure provides a firm backbone, however is approachable in it's youth. This wine was pieced together in the cellar from a selection of barrels that all underwent various styles of whole cluster fermentation. Only 122 cases produced.
Vineyard Notes
75% La Belle Promenade Vineyard
AVA: Chehalem Mountains • Elevation: 700-820 Ft. • Exposure: North East/South West
Soils: Volcanic (Jory/ Nekia) • Native Yeast Fermentation • Farming Practices: Dry farmed/ Organic Principles
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La Belle Promenade is 33 acres of volcanic soils, with the western portion of the site consisting of a thick layer of fractured basalt. The vineyard was planted in 2014 to 26 acres of Pinot Noir, 5 acres of Chardonnay and 2 acres of Pinot Meunier. Due in part to its high elevation, this site allows for great diversity in concert with our other estate vineyard.
25% Flanerie Vineyard
AVA: Ribbon Ridge • Elevation: 250-350 Ft. • Exposure: East • Soils: Marine Sedimentary (Willakenzie Series) • Native Yeast Fermentation • Farming Practices: Dry farmed/ Organic Principles
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The Flanerie Vineyard, planted in 2003, sits facing due east on the southern edge of the Ribbon Ridge AVA. The terrain is comprised of a thin layer of topsoil over a deep seam of marine sedimentary motherock. These dry farmed vines produce intense wines with dark fruit and unique meaty/ savory signature.
Production Notes
Bottled September 2017 | 100% Whole Cluster | 3.79 pH | 5.5 g/L TA | 14.2% ABV | 12 Months in Oak Barrels (25% New)
Production
Only 122 cases produced
