AVA/region:
Eola-Amity HIlls AVA in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

Vineyard:
A blend of four vineyards in the AVA, but mostly from Keeler Estate Vineyards in Amity. Soils types in the AVA are predominantly sedimentary topped with volcanic.

Process:
The grapes were 15% whole cluster then went through a 5-day cold soak. They were fermented in small vessels and manually punched down daily. This lot is comprised of free-run material from the fermenters (press wine was separated for a different project.

Tasting notes:
Cherry and tobacco notes are highlighted over toffee, cedar, fresh strawberry, peat, earthy, intricate, complexity, forest floor,

Food pairing:
Wild mushrooms, sockeye salmon, and well-raised pork are ideal food complements to this wine.

Aging:
2019 to 2023