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Appellation (AVA): Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon
Vineyard: Old Wagon Road Vineyard (Yamhill Carlton AVA), Aurora Vineyard (Chehalem Mtns AVA)
Grapes: 58% Gamay, 42% Dolcetto
Vinification: Grapes were sorted and partially destemmed (20% whole cluster) into 1.5 ton fermentation vessels. Native fermentation kicked off after 2 days and caps were managed by pump overs and punch downs. Fermentation took 24 days, afterwards juice was moved to half neutral French oak puncheons (500 L) and half neutral French oak barrels (228 L). Wine went through full spontaneous malo, and was sulfured afterwards (44 ppm total SO2, 19 ppm free SO2). No other additions/subtractions were made. 11 month elevage, then racked to stainless and bottled.
Tasting Notes: Strawberries, plum, minerality, rainforest, cherries. Juicy acidity, dark bramble fruits. Light to medium bodied.
Service and Food Pairing Suggestion: Pair with roasted fall vegetables or BBQ.
Sustainable. 750 ml. 13% alcohol by volume.