A blend from all the neighbourhoods across the estate. Erik wanted to develop a wine that spoke to the estate's character as a whole. This is made before the single-lot wines are vinified. Red fruited and fresh with ample earth, wild strawberries and spiced savoury aromatics. The palate is fleshy and full, with black fruits, classic notes of wild mint and ripe bing cherries.
Opulent aromatics, Erik goes for a dynamic tension in the wines. Fudres and only 3/4 of the way through malolactic fermentation. Honeyed aromatics, poached pear and nutmeg spice lean into creamy citrus. The palate shows a depth of fruit, with baked apples
A blend of two estate sites, 70% WIllakenzie from and 30% Jory Hills Vineyard, with classic Willamette Valley fresh berries. Sweet herbs and lilac with savoury notes of chicory root on the palate that is balanced by red brambles and a finish of sea salnitiy.
Comprised of western blocks of the Zena Crown site, this wine shows an array of ripe berries and rich, savoury tones on the aromatic profile. The palate is savoury at the fore, with
pennyroyal and wild mint framing blue fruits and early-season blackberries. There is a tautness to the wine that takes some time to unravel.
Perfumed and floral with ample dark fruits, the lower blocks of 777 help soften the wines. The block of 114 on the southern blocks is treated with ample whole clusters to freshen the wine. From the upper blocks, the Pommard clones give the wines their structure. The palate offers black tea with a tannic backbone, dark red plums, and notes of toasted cinnamon stick. A wild amaro spice stamps the finish.
Shea is a Willamette Valley icon, and the fruit for this wine comes from a Pommard clone from block two, among the oldest plantings on the site's east side and a newer block on the western side. It shows the site's signature with dark fruits, dusty blackberry aromas, and ripe red plum. The palate shows a gravelly dust minerality that plays alongside fresh blackberries and savoury mint notes
Old plantings—this is the first site planted in the Ribbon Ridge in 1988. There's a sauvage note to this wine, a wild spice character that shows in the aromatics alongside plenty of dried herbs. There's a savoury core to the palate that frames taut early-season blackberries, muddled mint leaves, and an excellent saline smoked sea salt finish.
This is a six-acre Dundee Hills site towards the centre of the appellation. It shows a brilliant savoury character from the jump, with classic fresh red fruit, wild strawberries, rosehip oil, and a note of alpine meadow herbs. The palate is fresh and linear, with a saline mineral spine that frames red bramble fruits, wild raspberries, and a raspberry leaf savoury finish.
They started making Chardonnay in 2017; Kate Ayres, the winemaker, wanted this to be about the Willamette Valley, so she sought sites across the Valley to ensure diversity. Now, the fruit comes from Eola-Amity, Yamhill-Carlton and Dundee Hills. It's ripe and robust in style; a mix of porcelain, concrete and oak all contribute to this wine. Perfumed aromatics with ample oak spice on the aromas give way to a deceptive and linear palate of white pepper, taut lemon andsaline.
Fleshy and fruited, the Upland Pinot Noir is Shane's ripest and darkest-fruited wine from the Gran Moraine estate. It retains its freshness with savoury earth and truffle-driven flavours: Oregon blackberries, dried thyme, and clove.
An elegant white, with orange blossom, lemon meringue and peach cobbler notes that are fresh, vibrant and creamy. Ginger and salted, buttery shortbread elements join grace notes of green tea and jasmine that add aromatic complexity. Drink now through 2031. 290 cases made.
Rich and impressive, with plenty of intensity to the apple pastry, salted butter shortbread and candied ginger notes, plus clove, wild fennel, salted melon and floral highlights. Despite its generosity, the flavors are light on their feet and highlighted by fresh acidity. Drink now through 2037. 280 cases made.
Apricot, peach, marmalade and candied ginger flavors are plump and juicy on an appealingly fleshy texture. Grace notes of Meyer lemon, satsuma tangerine and lemon oil add wonderful layers of complexity. Drink now. 666 cases made. – M.W.
Offering an energetic mix of lemon sorbet, lime zest, white grapefruit and Honeycrisp apple flavors, this white is sleek and mouthwatering, with a firming note of Himalayan Sea salt. Shows a touch of almond skin on the finish. Drink now. 140 cases made. – M.W.
Good wine, excellent flavour, perhaps a little too firm through the finish but long term it should serve the wine well. Mulberry, undergrowth, pure ripe plums, cloves and smoked meat notes drive a characterful, cool-edged palate with ample light-and-shade.
There’s excellent intensity to the fruit here and a good spread of tannin too. This is hearty fare, done well, though as much as I tried I couldn’t quite get the finish to extend into territory that would warrant higher points. Vanilla, redcurrant, toast, peppercorn and blueberry flavours roll into black olives, smoky bacon and cedar. The flavour profile is classy – and delicious – to say the least.
Intense aromas of spiced apple, pear and river rock jump from the glass on the nose of this wine. The palate carries some weight, with flavors of juicy pear, cinnamon, tangerine and brioche. Plenty of acid balances the structure. This is peak crab cake wine.
There's a nice thread of acidity throughout an otherwise medium-bodied-to-opulently styled expression of rounded red berry, baking spice, and a hint of forest floor earthiness in the 2021 Pinot Noir Unforgettable Estate Vineyard, which finishes awash in grippy, yet refined tannins. Enjoy through 2031.
The heaviest, darkest, and most muscular of the four distinct Pinot Noirs made from the Maggy Hawk estate, the 2022 Pinot Noir Stormin leads with clone 777, exuding beautiful violet and blueberry aromas and flavors and buoyant acidity. The oak is 50% new and, while integrated, a bit more showy on the palate, adding notes of baking spice and toast. Still, this medium-bodied wine, while intense, is also complex and inviting and can easily be laid down for later, through 2032 if not more.
Mouthwatering, intense and generous, with a core of citrus flavors including Sumo orange, lime zest and salted, preserved lemon, plus fresh ginger. Pretty, aromatic notes of orange blossoms and sweetgrass linger on the long finish. Drink now. 5,600 cases made.
This energetic old vine Zin shows aromas of concentrated raspberry, violets, clove and anise on the nose, while the palate brings a savory edge of roasted meats to the concentrated berry flavors on display. The finish lingers with elements of baking spices, sandalwood and the gentle grip of just enough rich tannin for a little aging.
The nose of this Chardonnay brings lifted aromas of pineapple, pear and honeysuckle, while the palate shows bright citrus acidity, plush apple and a beautifully energetic finish loaded with flavors of pithy Meyer lemon peel, sage and river stones. Enjoy with fried rockfish or cod.
This citrus lover's dream of a Chardonnay is punchy and focused, with aromas of bright lemon and tangerine, lemon balm, and orange blossom on the nose. The palate is fresh and racy giving pithy lemon-lime, chalk and white flowers along a mouthwatering finish.
Aromas of tangerine, fresh pear and lemon balm waft from the nose of this vibrant Chardonnay. The palate brings a richer edge of toasted hazelnut, spiced pear and baked brioche, finishing with a wave of bracing Meyer lemon acidity. This is brilliant wine for grilled halibut, corn, or crabcakes.
Sleek and briary yet refined, with handsome flavors of raspberry and huckleberry accented by green peppercorn and roasted sage. Finishes with zesty tannins. Drink now through 2033.