Bright, ruby red color and striking clarity are immediately noticeable on this first-ever bottling of Pinot from Momtazi, Temperance Hill and Elton Vineyards, three sustainably farmed vineyards in Willamette Valley. The highly aromatic nose shows spiced cherry, vanilla, lavender and rose hips. The mouth is velvety with fine tannins, flavors of wild raspberry, cinnamon, clove, touches of earth and Christmas spices.
Bright, ruby tones are striking in the glass and complement the dark red fruit aromas that greet you upon the first whiff. The bouquet exudes strawberries and cream, black cherry and chocolate; reminiscent of a rich, decadent dessert. Brandied red cherries mingle with currants and coconut, while dark chocolate and the signature earthiness of the Dundee Hills round out the palate and persist on a finish.
Pending Press & Vineyard Charateristics
This unoaked chardonnay is all about the fruit-floral and tropical aromas of green apple, kiwi, melon and lemon zest. Bright acidity with apple and pear flavors, followed by a crisp finish of mineral, wet stone, and flint. A perfect complement to summer salads and seafood dishes.
Vineyard Characteristics
This is a 60-acre vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills Appellation. Rocky, volcanic soils make up these southeast-facing slopes, which rise from 250 to 500 feet. Planted to a variety of Pinot Noir clones, this vineyard also has a small planting of Dijon-clone Chardonnay.

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