wine description - The Pinot Noir Barrel Auction

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PARTICIPATING WINERIES
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Adelsheim Vineyard............................................106
J.K. Carriere Wines.................................................. 90
Alexana Estate Vineyard & Winery................. 80
King Estate Winery................................................ 64
Alloro Vineyard.....................................................132
La Crema................................................................... 20
Anam Cara Cellars................................................. 42
Lange Estate Winery & Vineyards.................122
Andrew Rich Wines................................................ 54
Lavinea Winery........................................................ 74
Anne Amie Vineyards........................................... 12
Left Coast Cellars...............................................124
Antica Terra............................................................. 66
Lemelson Vineyards.............................................. 14
Archery Summit....................................................136
Maison Roy & Fils............................................... 130
Argyle Winery.......................................................... 76
Montinore Estate.................................................134
Ayoub Vineyard...................................................... 56
Mouton Noir Wines............................................... 46
Beaux Frères Vineyard & Winery....................126
Nicolas-Jay..............................................................116
Bergström Wines........................................................6
Owen Roe................................................................. 26
Bethel Heights Vineyard...................................... 40
Patricia Green Cellars........................................... 72
Big Table Farm........................................................ 78
Penner-Ash Wine Cellars...................................... 10
Brooks......................................................................... 68
Rain Dance Vineyards........................................... 34
Carabella Vineyard................................................. 88
Raptor Ridge Winery............................................112
Chapter 24 Vineyards.......................................... 36
Redhawk Vineyard & Winery............................118
Chehalem.....................................................................8
REX HILL..................................................................... 82
Coelho Winery........................................................ 28
Rocky Point Cellars............................................... 60
Cristom Vineyards...............................................102
St. Innocent Winery............................................128
Domaine Serene.................................................... 110
Sequitur...................................................................... 70
Dominio IV Wines................................................ 120
Siduri Wines............................................................114
Drouhin Oregon Roserock................................... 94
Sokol Blosser Winery............................................ 22
Dusky Goose........................................................... 96
Soléna Estate.......................................................... 62
Elizabeth Chambers Cellar................................104
Stoller Family Estate...........................................108
Elk Cove Vineyards............................................... 86
Trisaetum Winery.................................................... 58
Erath Winery............................................................. 48
Vidon Vineyard....................................................... 92
Evening Land Vineyards....................................... 38
Walter Scott Wines............................................... 52
The Four Graces......................................................24
Willamette Valley Vineyards.............................. 30
Gran Moraine Winery............................................ 44
Willful Wine Co.....................................................100
Helioterra Wines..................................................... 98
Yamhill Valley Vineyards..................................... 32
Hyland Estates........................................................ 50
Youngberg Hill......................................................... 18
J. Christopher Wines.............................................. 16
Zena Crown Vineyard.......................................... 84
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EVENT SCHEDULE.....................................................................................................................................................PG 3
ABOUT THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY......................................................................................................................PG 4
SPONSORS..................................................................................................................................................................PG 5
AUCTION LOTS............................................................................................................................................. PGS 6-137
WILLAMETTE VALLEY AVA MAP & DETAILS................................................................................................PG 138
RESOURCES & FUNDING�� PG 139
TERMS OF SALE...................................................................................................................................... PGS 140-141
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welcome to the
WILLAMETTE
On behalf of the 66 Willamette Valley wineries participating in our inaugural
“Willamette” The Pinot noir Barrel Auction for the trade, I would like to welcome
you to our majestic valley. This is our home.
Fifty years ago, our wine pioneers were convinced that the Willamette Valley’s
unique climate, soils and geography would one day make it one of the most important
Pinot noir producing regions in the world. To them, Oregon was not just an ideal
place for planting Pinot noir. It represented the final frontier where winegrowers
could practice their trade in a biologically diverse and ecologically balanced
environment; a “Wild West” forged by volcanoes, oceanic uplift and ice age flooding.
They made a promise to themselves and future generations to produce the highest
quality wines, and they would do it in complete synergy with nature, placing their
responsibility as good stewards of the land they were given above all else.
Our community’s founders also quickly realized that the success of this unique cottage
industry was built on sharing everything they learned by hard experience and careful
observation from each new vintage. Through cooperation and collaboration in every
aspect of a shared endeavor, their spirit of camaraderie permeates our industry to
this day. They had each other’s backs in the early days, and that spirit remains as
a beacon to the stream of adventurers and idealists looking to handcraft the finest
Pinot noirs here in our Willamette Valley.
Today there are more than 500 wineries and nearly 700 vineyards in the
Willamette Valley AVA. Our winegrowers farm this expansive and varied appellation
that includes six sub-AVAs Chehalem Mountains, Dundee Hills, Eola-Amity Hills,
McMinnville, Ribbon Ridge and Yamhill-Carlton.
Today our pioneers and their children and the many newcomers to the Willamette Valley
stand at the same table as brothers and sisters, working harder than ever to continue
the initial work and vision of showcasing this region’s potential.
We are thrilled to welcome you. Here you will find Pinot noir, some of the world’s finest.
You will find individuals, some of the world’s most unique. And at our first “Willamette”
The Pinot noir Barrel Auction you will find small lots of the very wines that tell
our story. Great wines from great terroirs, from single barrels, or small blends that
continue to unfurl the complex rose that is our valley and our history and our community.
Thank you for attending our event, and thank you for your support. We are thrilled
to have you as our guests. Please go out and discover the stunning natural beauty,
savor the good company and the delightful foods, but above all else, revel in the wines.
ha p p y b i d d in g a t the a u ct ion!
Josh Bergström, Bergström Wines
chairman of the inaugural “willamette” the Pinot noir barrel auction
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EVENT SCHEDULE
11am-1:30pm
tasting of auction wines
12:30pm-1:30pm
lunch served
1:30pm-3:30pm
live auction in the coppergold room
3:30pm
after auction celebration with rare large formats,
local food stations and entertainment
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ABOUT THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY
major cities & populations
distance to the pacific ocean
Portland: 619,360
50 miles from McMinnville
Salem: 161,637
to Lincoln City
Eugene: 160,561
McMinnville: 33,393
willamette valley, oregon
overall production
Newberg: 22,692
70% of planted vineyard acreage
american viticultural areas
88% of Pinot noir production
Corvallis: 54,953
74% of wine production
Chehalem Mountains AVA est. 2006
Dundee Hills AVA est. 2005
first pinot noir planting
Eola-Amity Hills AVA est. 2006
1965
McMinnville AVA est. 2005
David Lett, The Eyrie Vineyards
Ribbon Ridge AVA est. 2005
Willamette Valley AVA est. 1983
Yamhill-Carlton AVA est. 2005
major soils
Marine Sedimentary: Willakenzie
Volcanic (Basalt): Jory, Nekia
total number of
Windblown Loess (Silts):
Vineyard acres planted: 19,295
Laurelwood
Vineyards: 694
Wineries: 507
Wineries Crushing Grapes: 303
THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY’S GEOGRAPHIC AREA IS BETWEEN
OREGON’S CASCADE MOUNTAINS AND THE COAST RANGE,
MORE THAN 100 MILES LONG AND SPANNING 60 MILES
AT ITS WIDEST POINT. 3,438,000 ACRES
typical summer/winter temperatures
June - August high/low: 78.3/52.2ºF | December - February high/low: 47.6/35.1ºF
typical monthly rainfall
June - August rainfall: 1.02” | December - February rainfall: 6.4”
typical growing season june through september weather (mcminnville)
High & low: 79/50ºF
Number of days at: 80ºF = 60 | 90ºF = 18
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— LOT# 1 —
BERGSTRÖM WINES
2014 Les Griottes
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name BERGSTRÖM
ava DUNDEE HILLS
winemaker JOSH BERGSTRÖM
HARVEST 10/14
BOTTLING 12/15
ALC 13.5%
w i n e d e s c r ip t ion
For the Inaugural “Willamette” Pinot noir Barrel Auction, Josh Bergström has hand selected
a great wine from the heart of one single barrel of Pinot noir from his family’s flagship
“The Bergström Vineyard” in the Dundee Hills. Josh believes this wine captures the essence
of the Oregon winemaking story as it hails from the soils that started the Oregon wine
community 50+ years ago and it marries the pioneering Pommard clone of Pinot noir with
the newer generation Pinot noir Dijon 667 clone. This Biodynamic wine was fermented in a
French oak tank using the 100% whole cluster method and was aged in a new French oak barrel
from the Allier forest. Josh believes that, like his personal winemaking style, this rare
Pinot noir showcases Oregon’s balance of Old World tradition and New World vibrancy.
ta s t in g n o te s
From the block of Bergström Vineyard in the Dundee Hills which sits next to the
cherry trees, this elegant and age-worthy Pinot noir is dark ruby red in color and leads
off with reductive aromas of earth, bright raspberry and cherry fruits as well as cocoa.
The wine is sweet and savory with excellent succulent acidity and fine grain ripe tannins.
There is a subtle bouquet of sweet oak and baking spices as well as the spiciness of a
whole cluster fermentation. This one of a kind Pinot noir is charming and youthful but
very serious and will reward the consumer with 5-8 years or more of bottle age.
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w i n e r y i n fo r m a t ion
Bergström Wines is a family owned and operated artisan producer of Pinot noir
and Chardonnay. It was started in 1999 by Dr. John and Karen Bergström, with the
help of their son Josh Bergström and his wife Caroline. Josh is General Manager,
Vineyard Manager and Winemaker. He pulls his expertise from his education in
Burgundy France and his 16 years experience making wines in Oregon’s Northern
Willamette Valley. Bergström focuses on handcrafting small lots of wines from their
five estate vineyards. All estate acreage is farmed biodynamic, and all wines
express the wonderful diversity of Oregon’s many great terroirs.
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— LOT# 2 —
CHEHALEM
2014 5 Acre Block, 33 Year Complexity
lot size 10 CASES
vineyard name RIDGECREST
ava RIBBON RIDGE
winemaker WYNNE PETERSON-NEDRY
HARVEST 9/29/14
BOTTLING 2/12/16
ALC 13.9%
Late September 2014 saw the end of a warmly ripening vintage, Ribbon Ridge busy
with clicking grape shears, dust boiling from trailers and flatbed trucks heading to wineries,
and full picking lugs getting heavy and sticky by the end of the day. A far cry from 33 years
before when the parent vines to this wine began, own-rooted vines from the Eyrie operation,
half Pommard and half Wädenswil, ready to struggle with dry farming their entire lives,
each season depending on moisture Mother Nature brought rather than irrigation, forcing
roots to deeply and broadly explore the ocean sedimentary soil of Ribbon Ridge, a key to the
robustness that aged and balanced wines here exhibit in very dry or wet vintages.
These vines started the first vineyard on Ribbon Ridge, on a plot of land at the crest
of Ribbon Ridge we named Ridgecrest. It has been the source of Chehalem Reserve
Pinot noirs for the 20 years we’ve made them.
As Ribbon Ridge normally delivers, this wine is superbly balanced from classically late harvests
and yet great retained acidity, providing in this warmer year saturated dark-to-black fruit of
blackberry-huckleberry and the moderate plum-skin tannin structure for aging. Dark and
elegant, it has the lift and spice of sweet, fresh and exotic new barrel, reminiscent of five spice
black cherry cake or spice cabinet stimulations of cinnamon, anise, tea leaf, and tobacco.
It’s all about elegance, richness, complexity and sensuous, drippingly ripe black fruit.
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CHEHALEM Winery is known for Pinot noir, but also equivalently for white wines.
And we’re proud of that, speaking eloquently to the first half of a meal as well as the last half.
The climate and our winemaking style reveal wines that emphasize balance, elegance,
and texture rather than power and size. This openness allows the vintage and three terroirs
on which we farm in the Ribbon Ridge, Dundee Hills, and Chehalem Mountains to express
themselves, not with words but with wines of startling distinction. Mature vineyards,
mature winemaking, consistently great wines.
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— LOT# 3 —
PENNER-ASH WINE CELLARS
2014 Willamette Barrel Auction Cuvée
lot size 10 CASES
ava YAMHILL-CARLTON & DUNDEE HILLS
HARVEST 9/17 - 10/3/14
winemaker LYNN PENNER-ASH
BOTTLING 9/15
ALC 13.8%
The AVAs of the Willamette Valley have distinct personalities that we enjoy showcasing
with our Vineyard Designate series. When we are given the opportunity to craft a wine
of blended AVAs, it gives us the opportunity to highlight what we find so delightful
with each AVA. “I love the focus and freshness of fruit from the Dundee Hills AVA.
The wines we make from this AVA often remind me of eating fresh fruit right off
the vine. The Yamhill Carlton AVA is often more wild and rustic in nature. The fruit is
more in the dried or spiced category along with added structure. Being able to blend
a wine from the Bella Vida Vineyard (Dundee Hills AVA) and our Estate Vineyard
(Yamhill-Carlton AVA) gives us a wine that is focused, filled with bright berry fruit,
with a spiced structure. A delightful wine now, but one that can certainly handle
the test of time,” explains winemaker Lynn Penner-Ash.
Aromas of rose petal, lavender, and red cherries. Silky tannins compliment notes
of fresh blackberry, cassis, and vanilla bean. Finishes with sweet oak and violets.
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Penner-Ash Wine Cellars embodies the spirit and passion of small producers focusing on
Pinot noir in the Northern Willamette Valley. Winemaker Lynn Penner-Ash graduated from
UC Davis with a degree in enology and began her career in the wine industry in California.
Intrigued by a relatively young wine industry, Lynn and her husband Ron moved to
Oregon in 1988 where Lynn became winemaker at REX HILL.
In 1998, Lynn and Ron started producing Pinot noir under their own label. In the winery,
the focus is on small lot indigenous yeast fermentation with extended cold soaks to extract
a rich, fruit-focused textured mouthfeel. Although our focus is Pinot noir, we also produce
limited quantities of Syrah and Viognier sourced from warmer growing regions,
along with limited-production Riesling from the Willamette Valley.
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— LOT# 4 —
ANNE AMIE VINEYARDS
2014 Single Barrel Selection
lot size 10 CASES
vineyard names ANNE AMIE & TWELVE OAKS
ava WILLAMETTE VALLEY
winemaker THOMAS HOUSEMAN
HARVEST 10/14
BOTTLING 2/16
ALC 13.7%
Anne Amie Vineyards’ ten-case lot is a meticulous barrel selection that best expresses
our two estate vineyard sites in the Chehalem Mountains and Yamhill-Carlton AVAs.
Winemaker Thomas Houseman describes this as an extremely focused look at the
2014 vintage. Dark fruit and structure from sedimentary soils on our Anne Amie Estate
married with plum, cherry and acid from volcanic soils on our Twelve Oaks Estate make
for a hedonistic wine that can age. This is a complex, rich, and layered wine with
intense black fruit, great acidity, and a nice tannic backbone.
Anne Amie Vineyards, located just outside of Carlton, farms 130 acres of estate vineyards
using the LIVE program of sustainable methods of agriculture. Our vineyards are located
on two sites, one surrounding the winery in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, and the other on the
steep slopes of the Chehalem Mountains AVA. Focused almost exclusively on Pinot noir,
Pinot gris, and Pinot blanc, we also produce a small amount of estate Riesling and
Müller-Thurgau. We want each of our wines to express their variety, vineyard, and vintage,
so winemaker Thomas Houseman employs a light touch in the cellar. Our goal is to
produce elegant, terroir-driven wines that emphasize complexity over power.
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NOTES
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— LOT# 5 —
LEMELSON VINEYARDS
2014 Lemelson Vineyards Barrel Selection
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard names STERMER & MEYER
ava YAMHILL-CARLTON & DUNDEE HILLS
winemaker MATT WENGEL
HARVEST 9/18 + 9/23/14
BOTTLING 4/4/16
ALC 14.2%
Lemelson Vineyards Barrel Selection represents the very best of the
2014 vintage at Lemelson Vineyards. This special blend was made from
our top-end, organic estate vineyards located in Yamhill-Carlton and
Dundee Hills AVAs. This Pinot noir has a clonal composition of 45% Wädenswil,
30% Pommard, and 25% Dijon clone 777. In an effort to keep this pinnacle
of a wine as pure and expressive as possible, it was fermented by indigenous yeast,
processed by gravity, barrel aged for 15 months in 50% new French oak,
and was neither fined nor filtered.
The wine opens with inviting fruit aromas of black cherry and blackberry, spice aromas
of cinnamon, black pepper, rhubarb, and anise, and appealing aromatics of forest floor
and truffle. The French oak is respectful of the wine’s fruit and adds nuances of
vanilla and cocoa. The wine has amazing density, length, and power while maintaining
elegance and soft, round tannins. This wine shows great potential for aging
and is sure to evolve gorgeously for many years in bottle.
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Eric Lemelson planted two acres of Pinot noir as a hobby on a hillside farm near
Newberg in 1995. He enjoyed viticulture so much that within two years he planted
17 additional acres near Carlton and began to design a winery. Today, Lemelson Vineyards
owns and manages 157 acres at seven sites in three AVAs (Yamhill-Carlton, Dundee Hills,
and Chehalem Mountains). All vineyards have been farmed organically from the beginning,
and have been certified organic since 2004. The gravity-flow winery reflects a strong
commitment to sustainability and a “no-compromises” approach to wine quality.
Winemaker Matthew Wengel crafts ageworthy Pinot noir, Chardonnay, Riesling,
and Pinot gris using wild yeasts, long, patient elevage, and gentle processing.
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— LOT# 6 —
J. CHRISTOPHER WINES
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name ABBEY RIDGE
ava DUNDEE HILLS
winemaker JAY SOMERS
BOTTLING 4/16
ALC 12.8%
For the inaugural auction, we produced only five cases of 2014 Abbey Ridge Vineyard
Dundee Hills Pinot noir. Aged 20 months in our underground caves in our best barrels,
this wine is classic Dundee Hills. Abbey Ridge is one of the top sites for growing
Pinot noir in all of the New World, and the 2014 is showing perfectly. Feminine and
elegant, it is what we do best. This wine will be completely unique, coming
from a two barrel lot our assistant winemaker named “C’est Magique”.
Aromas of Herbs de Provence, crushed red fruit,
earthy sanguine minerality. Elegant and feminine on the palate, showing a long
and seamless finish. Fantastic balance of fruit, earth, tannins, and acidity.
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J. Christopher Wines is a small winery located in the Chehalem Mountains AVA.
Our wines are handcrafted in small lots and are sourced from some of the best vineyards
in Oregon. Our specialties are Pinot noir made in the traditional style of Burgundy and
Sauvignon Blanc modeled after the great wines of Sancerre.
In 2010, Jay Somers cemented his bond with the Old World by forming a partnership
with famed German winemaker Ernst Loosen. Working together to produce Pinot noirs
that combined Old World and New World ideas seemed natural. Together they purchased
a beautiful 40-acre property on Chehalem Mountain in Newberg. This is the home of the
J. Christopher Winery and the Appassionate estate vineyard.
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— LOT# 7 —
YOUNGBERG HILL
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name YOUNGBERG HILL
ava McMINNVILLE
winemaker WAYNE BAILEY
HARVEST 10/2/14
BOTTLING 12/9/15
ALC 13.7%
This bottling is all estate grown fruit from our Natasha Block. The Natasha Block is planted
to 27-year-old vines on own root Pommard and Wädenswil clones (field mix of 60% Pommard
and 40% Wädenswil). The site is located at 600 feet in elevation on marine sedimentary soil.
We farm organically and Biodynamically, and do not irrigate. Our farming practices are
pragmatic rather than prescriptive, meaning we are constantly monitoring the vineyard
and the vines to only do what nature is calling out for.
The 2014 Barrel Select is a very dark ruby red. There are notes of rhubarb and
cherry pie combined with thyme, sage, white pepper, and just a hint of wood. The flavor
profile begins with dark cherry cola, currant, plum; sliding into the mid-palate
with white pepper, black pepper, allspice, and a touch of flint. Moving toward
the finish of chocolate, smoke, mushrooms, and autumn leaves. The wine is
well structured with great balance of acidity and fruit tannins that will support
this wine aging extremely well for 15 to 20 years. Best to hold until 2025.
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Youngberg Hill combines the distinctive black fruit and earth flavors of estate grown
Pinot noir with a winemaking style that allows the fruit to reflect where and under what
weather conditions the fruit was grown, demonstrating the depth, structure, and complexity
for which McMinnville AVA from the Willamette Valley Pinot noir is known.
Set on a 50-acre hilltop, our 25-year-old vineyard is farmed organically and biodynamically,
producing award winning Pinot noir, Chardonnay, Pinot blanc, and Pinot gris. As passionate
farmers and winemakers, we are thrilled to share, educate, and talk wine. We respect the
environment and believe that we can make a difference in how we treat the land and
eachother every day. We are proud of our ‘green’ approach to wine country living
and look forward to sharing it with you.
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— LOT# 8 —
LA CREMA
2014 North by East
lot size 5 CASES
ava YAMHILL-CARLTON
winemaker ELIZABETH GRANT-DOUGLAS
HARVEST 9/21 - 9/30/14
BOTTLING 3/16
ALC 14.5%
Creating a special wine lot can be both challenging and exciting. North by East is
a tribute to this rare experience. This Pinot noir is a blend of two of the northernmost
estate vineyards for La Crema intended to showcase the nuance and complexity of the
Yamhill-Carlton AVA. The blocks on these selected vineyards sit on east facing slopes,
allowing for morning sun to gently nudge these grapes along their journey into the
bottle to make up this truly one-of-a-kind 2014 vintage Pinot noir.
Dark plum, pomegranate, and Rainier cherry with notes of black pepper and river stone.
Flavors of fresh coffee with spiced dark chocolate. Finishes with velvety tannin.
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For over 30 years, our family-owned and operated winery has focused almost exclusively on
Chardonnay and Pinot noir from premier cool-climate appellations, with this focus recently
extending into Oregon’s renowned Willamette Valley. Winemaker Elizabeth Grant-Douglas uses
gentle, time-intensive techniques to produce La Crema wines that are distinctively balanced
and elegant. A leader in sustainable vineyard and winery practices, we combine traditional farming
methods with new technologies to positively impact all aspects of winemaking from the
conservation of water to use of alternative energy to produce each of our wines.
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— LOT# 9 —
SOKOL BLOSSER WINERY
2014 Founders Pinot noir
lot size 10 CASES
vineyard name OLD VINEYARD BLOCK
ava DUNDEE HILLS
winemaker ALEX SOKOL BLOSSER
HARVEST 9/22/14
BOTTLING 3/21/16
ALC 14.5%
Our Founders Pinot noir is crafted with grapes picked from our Old Vineyard Block,
the original vineyard site planted by our founders Susan Sokol Blosser and Bill Blosser back
in 1971. Phylloxera took those own-rooted vines back in 2003, and this site was replanted
in 2004. We took cuttings from the original vines before we pulled them out, and those
cuttings were the “bud-wood” for the current planting which are all grafted onto rootstock.
The clones are an interesting mix of Wädenswil 1A (FPS 01A), a Gamay Beaujolais type clone
(FPS 18), and Pommard (FPS 04). 2014 was the first year since replanting that we felt the
vines produced a wine that could be bottled on its own. It has power coming from Pommard,
some nice berry notes from the Gamay, and some wonderful acid from the Wädenswil.
We are thrilled to be offering our first wine from our original planted site.
A deep ruby color foreshadows dark fruit tones of ripe black cherry and plum
with hints of cinnamon, vanilla and clove. On the palate the wines sweet core
is complimented by chewy tannins and a long rounded finish.
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The Sokol Blosser family planted their first grapevines in 1971 in the Dundee Hills
and now farms 85 certified organic acres. As one of the pioneering wineries of the region,
Sokol Blosser has played a key role in developing and shaping the now prominent Oregon
wine industry. The winery works to create wines of world-class quality, produced
in a sustainable manner, which reflect the distinctive flavors of the grapes, soil,
and climate, as well as the winery’s values and sense of place. Still family owned and
operated by the second generation, the winery produces Pinot noir, Pinot gris, Rosé,
Evolution White, Evolution Red, and Evolution Sparkling (proprietary blends),
along with small quantities of Single Block Pinot noir in selected vintages.
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— LOT# 10 —
THE FOUR GRACES
2014 Noir la Grace Pinot noir
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name FOLEY FAMILY ESTATE
ava DUNDEE HILLS
winemaker LAURENT MONTALIEU
HARVEST 9/24/14
BOTTLING 1/12/16
ALC 14.1%
The 2014 Noir la Grace was harvested from the top of the Foley Family Estate Vineyard,
block #2. This elegant wine has gone through extended barrel aging, 16 months
in French oak. This single clone wine is made from Pommard vines planted in 1990.
The Foley Family Estate Vineyard boasts Jory soil, which is well known for
its iron-rich, earthy qualities. The grapes were handpicked at peak ripeness.
Aromas of tart cherry and lilacs are accompanied by soft baking spices.
On the palate, this Pinot noir is crisp and delicate. Silky tannins lead to a
lovely full mouth finish for this well balanced wine.
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The Four Graces was established by the Black family in 2003 and has quickly grown to become
one of the most successful Oregon wineries. The winery name “The Four Graces” was chosen
by the founders to honor their four daughters. Purchased by the Foley Family in 2014,
the Foley’s continue with the Black’s commitment to respect the land and give the utmost
attention to detail at all levels of the winemaking process, which has led to wines that
continue to showcase their high standards of excellence.
The Four Graces’ wines come from two different vineyards, each one Salmon Safe
and LIVE certified: The Black Family Vineyard nestled in the Red Hills of Dundee
and Doe Ridge Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA.
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— LOT# 11 —
OWEN ROE
2014 Old Parrett Mountain Block
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name ANNA’S
ava CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS
winemaker DAVID O’REILLY
HARVEST 9/24/14
BOTTLING 8/19/15
ALC 13.75%
Anna’s Vineyard is our eight-acre vineyard located in the Chehalem Mountains AVA
just outside of Newberg on Parrett Mountain. The E Block Dijon 114 clone is planted
on the steepest slope and coolest area of the vineyard. In an average year this block
shows restraint and finesse. In the opulent 2014 vintage it is darker while still exhibiting
balance and minerality. The wine is an equal blend of a new and a once-filled barrel.
The nose is layered with notes of ripe red cherry, cranberry, candied orange zest,
rose petal, and baking spice. The ripe cherry notes transition onto the palate
and lead into freshly picked strawberries and freshly grated nutmeg. The velvety
tannins give a full and balanced mouthfeel. The wine finishes with
ripe cranberry, pomegranate, and sweet pipe tobacco.
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Since our first vintage in 1999, Owen Roe has been working to produce exceptional
wines from Oregon and Washington. The winery is named after Owen Roe O’Neill,
a 17th century Irish Patriot who dedicated his life to upholding the highest principles
of political equality and freedom. Partners David and Angelica O’Reilly and Ben and
Julie Wolff share his dedication to principle and excellence with our meticulous
attention to every aspect of winemaking and farming.
In the winery, we practice minimal handling and traditional techniques to
produce the most authentic expression of each varietal.
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— LOT# 12 —
COELHO WINERY
2014 Zeitoun Vineyard Pinot noir
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name ZEITOUN
ava EOLA-AMITY HILLS
winemaker DAVID COELHO
HARVEST 10/5/14
BOTTLING 9/2/15
ALC 14.3%
The Zeitoun Vineyard is a small vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills. It was planted in 2000
and has been farmed by Coelho Winery since 2014. This wine is our first from this
beautiful site. There are several soil types on the south facing site which bring a lot of
character to the finished wine. This wine is 60% whole cluster, giving some wonderful
aromatics and structure. It was fermented in small uninoculated lots. We employ pump-overs
and minimal punchdowns for cap management to achieve gentle extraction. The wine was
in contact with the skins for 12 days and was then pressed and homogenized in tank
before being put in barrels. It was aged in 20% new French oak for 10 months.
On the nose, notes of black cherry, bourbon vanilla, minerality, and earth merge with cola
and strawberry compote. On the palate, a backbone of firm tannin and bright acid are
surrounded by flavors of dark cherry, white pepper spice, hints of vanilla, and anise.
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Coelho wines reflect our family’s Portuguese heritage and our spirit. We farm using sustainable
viticulture methods, preserving the environment and the character of our wines. The Coelho family
invites you to enjoy Portuguese family hospitality and savor our award winning wines including
estate Pinot gris, Chardonnay, Pinot noir, Portuguese varietals and Port-style dessert wines.
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— LOT# 13 —
WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS
2014 Elton Pinot noir
lot size 10 CASES
vineyard name ELTON
winemaker JIM BERNAU
BOTTLING 1/14
ALC 14.2%
Planted by Dick and Betty O’Brien in 1983, Elton Vineyards is comprised of 60 acres on the
east-southeast slopes of the Eola Hills. The elevation rises from 250-500 feet and is dominated
by Jory and Nekia soils. In 2007, the O’Brien’s selected Willamette Valley Vineyards as
their succession plan with the agreement that upon their passing the winery will donate the
sale to Chemeketa Community College’s Northwest Wine Center and Oregon State University’s
Viticulture Program. Sourced from self-rooted Pommard and Dijon Clones 667 and 115,
the wine is a selection of the vineyard’s finest blocks and barrel lots to exude a unique
sense of place. 14 months in French oak, 44% new. Clones: Pommard, Dijon 115 and 667.
Willamette Valley Vineyards recently purchased the land adjacent to the vineyard to
build the Elton winery focused on small lots of premium Pinot noir and Chardonnay
made by Consulting Winemaker, Isabelle Meunier.
Garnet in color, the nose opens with bold aromatics of black and Bing cherry, minerality,
leather, and smoke. Characteristic of the warm vintage, the palate shows a rich mouthfeel
with flavors of ripe plum, violets, and rich clay soil accented with intriguing oak complexity.
Seamless tannins and balancing acidity frame juicy finish. Peak drinkability 2017-2025+.
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Our mission in growing cool-climate varieties is to create elegant, classic Oregon wines
from the Willamette Valley Appellation. As native Oregonians, we treasure our environment
and use sustainable practices in growing and vinifying our wine grapes.
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— LOT# 14 —
YAMHILL VALLEY VINEYARDS
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name YAMHILL VALLEY
ava McMINNVILLE
winemaker STEPHEN J. CARY
HARVEST 9/28/14
BOTTLING 1/28/16
ALC 14.2%
This wine represents the finest expression of the Yamhill Valley Vineyards
terroir – dark fruit, earth, spice; supple and structured. Fruit for this wine comes
from the oldest vines in our estate, which was planted in 1983. This ‘single vineyard
designate’ wine is made mainly from the Pommard clone, with accents of 777 and 115 clones.
This exquisite wine aged for 15 months in locally crafted French barrels, which allows for
development of a soft tannin structure that will carry the wine for years to come.
Robust and structured with lush, dark, fruit and undertones of spice and earth. Cranberry
and black cherry give way to a supple texture underlined by notes of leather and vanilla.
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Yamhill Valley Vineyards is the oldest winery in the McMinnville AVA. We grow, produce,
and bottle all of our own grapes right here at the vineyard, located on a 150 acre estate in
the rolling foothills of Oregon’s Coast Range Mountains. The heart of our winemaking is
dedicated to Pinot noir, Pinot gris, Pinot blanc, Chardonnay, and Riesling. Planted in 1983
by two families, Yamhill Valley Vineyards has been family owned and operated for 33 years.
From our beginning we have been stubbornly dedicated to the pursuit of a character that is
distinctively Oregon and distinctively Yamhill Valley. Our goal is to bring forth from this unusual
and exciting property the finest possible expression of its intensity, charm, and uniqueness.
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— LOT# 15 —
RAIN DANCE VINEYARDS
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name RAIN DANCE
winemaker BRYAN WEIL
HARVEST 10/6/14
BOTTLING 7/30/15
ALC 13.9%
The Rain Dance auction lot is a barrel selection of the Rain Dance vineyard’s best block
of Pinot noir from the 2014 vintage. We selected Block 4 which is planted to the
Pommard clone of Pinot noir. Throughout the growing season, fermentation,
and barrel aging, this block consistently tasted of the highest quality. The Rain Dance
vineyard is farmed using LIVE certified practices and is also Salmon Safe certified.
The vineyard is in the Chehalem Mountains AVA, and this particular block is mostly
on Jory soil which helps create a beautifully textured and rounded wine.
Nose: black raspberry, cherry, fig, toast, vanilla, cinnamon, earth
Mouth: ripe tannins, smooth finish, elegant and balanced
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In 2009, with their dedication to preserving and sustainably farming the land, fifth generation
Newberg residents Celia and Kenneth Austin III planted the first vines on their estate in
the Chehalem Mountains. In 2015, the Austin’s celebrated the release of their first vintage,
the 2013 Estate Pinot noir. Driven by quality and inspiration, Rain Dance embraces the natural
phenomenon of the Pacific Northwest, where the sun and notable rainfall nourish roots that
run deep, in rich and bountiful soil. We invite you to embark on our journey of inception,
cultivation, exploration, and ultimately uncover the commodity that is Rain Dance wines.
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— LOT# 16 —
CHAPTER 24 VINEYARDS
2014 Double 00
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard names SHEA, HYLAND, CROFT, CRAWFORD-BECK,
TRESSORI & STARDANCE
HARVEST 10/10/14
winemaker MIKE ETZEL JR.
BOTTLING 1/25/16
ALC 13.8%
This cuvée comes from our Double Zero (00) project, which is whole cluster,
hand snipped bunches, fermented and aged in clay vessels. We kept all of the
lots separate until bottling, and this unique blend was crafted in January 2016
for the 5 case auction lot. As a distinction, all of the Chapter 24 Vineyards
wines are completely destemmed, and tank fermented.
Elegant with high toned aromatics of black cherries, raspberries,
and Earl Grey tea. Cherries and a hint of blue fruit continue on the palate
with savory and floral undertones and an evaporative finish.
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Established in 2012, Chapter 24 Vineyards is a collaborative project from Willamette Valley
veteran Mark Tarlov and Louis Michel Liger-Belair of Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair in
Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy. In 2014, Max Marriott joined the Chapter 24 Vineyards team
to head the Oregon production. Named for the final chapter of Homer’s Odyssey,
Chapter 24 Vineyards crafts wine using the unique infusion method, a focus on infusing
flavors without imparting weight and tannin. The winery carefully sources grapes from
small parcels spanning across six sub-AVAs of the Willamette Valley.
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— LOT# 17 —
EVENING LAND VINEYARDS
2014 Cuvée Anden Pinot noir
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name SEVEN SPRINGS
winemakers RAJAT PARR & SASHI MOORMAN
HARVEST 9/10/14
BOTTLING 2016
ALC 12.3%
This is an inaugural bottling from the oldest vines on Seven Springs Estate.
These low yielding, own rooted old vines produce the most intense and pure expression
of Pinot noir on our property. We chose to vinify this field-selection separately with
100% whole bunches. The wine was made completely naturally and bottled after
16 months of aging, in 100% new French oak barrels.
Seven Springs Vineyard, first planted in 1983, has produced some of the finest grapes
grown in the United States and was selected as one of the Top 10 Vineyards in America
by Food and Wine Magazine. Situated in the northeastern Eola-Amity Hills,
Seven Springs Vineyard is dry-farmed, LIVE certified and is farmed using organic,
Biodynamic practices. The Pacific Ocean winds channel thru a wind gap in the
coast range and circle the Eola-Amity Hills. This, combined with the shallow volcanic soils,
an eastern exposure and old-vine plantings, enrich the wines with a unique expression
that we find elegant, layered, and distinctive. Rajat Parr and Sashi Moorman
explore the vineyards potential by isolating distinct blocks and experiment with
micro-cuvées in the heart of the Seven Springs hillside.
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The Evening Land was inspired by a mythical Greek garden where the golden
fruits of immortality grew—tethered to the setting sun on the western rim of
the world—just beyond the reach of mortals.
Founded in 2005, Evening Land Vineyards’ mission is to develop a global reputation
as a pioneer in the exploration of great terroir for Pinot noir and Chardonnay and
reveal that greatness in every bottle.
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— LOT# 18 —
BETHEL HEIGHTS VINEYARD
2014 Currents
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name BETHEL HEIGHTS
winemaker BEN CASTEEL
HARVEST 10/7/14
BOTTLING 1/19/16
ALC 13.5%
This Estate grown wine is a micro-blend of two barrels from a block of Pinot noir
planted at Bethel Heights in 1994. This block has never before been bottled as a
stand-alone wine. For its first thirteen years this block was referenced only by
geographical convenience as “the West 115.” It notoriously played well with others
and became a trusted component in our Estate blend. In 2008, at age fourteen,
it suddenly asserted itself as one of the outstanding and truly unique lots in the cellar
and became a key component in the Casteel Pinot noir, our best barrel selection of each
vintage, a role it has played ever since. In 2014, at age 20, it produced one of the
most compelling wines on our estate, making its debut in this unique 5-case lot.
Fully mature now, fully integrated into the place where it lives, this block of Pinot noir
has learned to capture the subtle fluctuations of cool and warm air currents that flow
through the lower west side of our vineyard. We feel these currents when we walk there
in the summer, as if we were walking into the sea, and we can taste them in this wine.
This wine embodies everything we love about the 2014 vintage on our property:
the bountiful fruit persistence that never spills over the edges of overripe, the coiled,
sinewy acidity that gives the wine tension and energy, and the fine grain,
gossamer tannins that cradle the wine through a long, promise filled finish.
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Gnarly old vines, geologically complex hillside soils, and direct impact from Æolian winds
all conspire to create highly energized wines with firm backbones, depth of character,
and distinctive personalities. Nine different bottlings of estate grown Pinot noir and
Chardonnay each year barely begin to tell the tale…
Bethel Heights Vineyard was established in 1977 in the Eola-Amity Hills by brothers Ted and
Terry Casteel and their partners Pat Dudley and Marilyn Webb. Over thirty years they grew
the estate vineyards to 100 acres, but the original 50 acres of own-rooted vines they planted
in the ‘70s continue to provide the backbone of Bethel Heights estate grown wines. In 2006,
cousins Ben Casteel and Mimi Casteel took the helm at Bethel Heights. Tradition spiced with
revolution is proving to be a recipe for ever-more-interesting wines.
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— LOT# 19 —
ANAM CARA CELLARS
2014 Nicholas Vineyard Pinot noir
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name NICHOLAS
winemaker MICHAEL COLLIER
HARVEST 9/23/14
BOTTLING 9/14/15
ALC 14.7%
As with each of our wines, this elegant Pinot noir originates from a single breezy vineyard
set in the hills above Newberg. The impact of the warm growing season was tempered by
cooling winds, resulting in grapes that matured slowly despite the heat.
This unique blend was selected from two French oak barrels: one, a new Rousseau
with Pommard, and the other once-filled with Dijon clone 777. The grapes were
from reserve rows, farmed to 1.5 tons/acre for concentration.
Unfined, gently filtered.
Luscious and full bodied, yet gripping, this deep Pinot reflects the warm vintage, translated by
a cool site. Aromas of dark red fruits and exotic spices. On the palate, the vineyard’s signature
profile of dusty roses and wild blackberries is framed by an earthy elegance. The memorable
finish showcases this graceful wine with smooth, supple tannins.
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Anam Cara wines are handcrafted from grapes we grow and carefully farm in the
Nicholas Estate Vineyard set in the Chehalem Mountains. We believe that giving the vineyard
our daily attention encourages the best fruit possible – the basis for wines we are proud
to share. The words Anam Cara are Celtic for “friend of my soul” and represent the connection
between the vineyard we planted and friends who share its wines.
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— LOT# 20 —
GRAN MORAINE WINERY
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name GRAN MORAINE
ava YAMHILL-CARLTON
winemaker EUGENIA KEEGAN
HARVEST 9/17 - 9/21/14
BOTTLING 9/1/15
ALC 14.2%
There is not much else that makes a nerdy winemaker jump for joy than being
asked to put together a very, very small, one of a kind bottling. At once you have
every barrel in your cellar available, and you are not limited by price, volume,
or style. Balance, the benchmark of great blending still applies. And the only
other goal? “deliciousness”. We hope that we have captured the art of delicious in
this unique auction bottling from the exceptional 2014 vintage.
Bright, elegant, and powerful with sleek age worthy tannins focusing from the
mid-palate through the very long fruit and pipe tobacco flavor driven finish.
Sassafras, blueberry, rhubarb, and black cherry round out the nose while some of the
many flavors on the palate include earth, herbs, European plum, leather and beetroot.
Gran Moraine takes its name from the cataclysmic floods that occurred in the northern
Willamette Valley of Oregon during the last ice age. As the flood waters receded, they sculpted
the region, leaving a distinct pattern of small indentations or mini valleys (moraines)—much
like the Côte d ‘Or in Burgundy. These outcroppings manifest themselves on our property
in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, where 220 acres are planted to Pinot noir and Chardonnay.
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— LOT# 21 —
MOUTON NOIR WINES
2014 Lamb of God
lot size 20 CASES
winemaker ANDRÉ HUESTON MACK
HARVEST 9/19/14
BOTTLING 9/4/15
ALC 13.7%
Lamb of God embodies the finest qualities from two of the most distinguished AVAs
in the Willamette Valley: the boldness of the Eola-Amity Hills and the highly aromatic
earthiness of the Dundee Hills. Since our philosophy on oak has been to use it
as a seasoning agent and not a weapon, this wine is aged in 2-3 year barrels.
Toothsome dark fruit and a silky, voluptuous mouthfeel are shepherded into
this divine concoction. Plan to sacrifice bottle after bottle.
Mouton Noir Wines, founded by iconoclastic sommelier André Hueston Mack
in 2007, incorporates his trademark attitude and personal perspective on
wine subculture. The wines are unique and distinctive garage wines, sourcing the
best fruit possible in the Willamette Valley region of Oregon to produce wines
which show the individuality of their respective sites and terroirs.
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— LOT# 22 —
ERATH WINERY
2014 Willakia Vineyard Pinot noir
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name WILLAKIA
winemaker GARY HORNER
HARVEST 9/26/14
ALC 14.3%
Erath’s 120.7-acre Willakia Vineyard is located in the prestigious
Eola-Amity Hills Appellation. During the growing season, the region benefits from the
temperature-moderating effect of the prevailing ocean breezes that flow through the
Van Duzer Corridor. The vineyard is divided into 48 small blocks with diverse clones
and rootstocks based on the aspects, slopes, and orientations of the vineyard’s beautiful
rolling lands. These unique characteristics serve to complete Winemaker Gary Horner’s
philosophy of producing small, single vineyard wines to achieve high-quality and unique
interpretations of Oregon Pinot noir and Chardonnay. To date the vineyard is planted with
17.3 acres of Chardonnay and 103.4 acres of Pinot noir. The vineyard is 100% sustainably
farmed certified by both the LIVE and Salmon Safe programs.
Erath’s 2014 Barrel Auction cuvée showcases the magnificent structure and pure fruit
intensity of Willakia’s Block 8, clone 667 situated on thin and slightly rocky soil
of volcanic origin. Aged in French oak for over 13 months, the wine is equal proportions
from a single new and a single two-year-old barrel from French coopers Cadus and
Marsannay respectively. This wine represents Erath’s inaugural vintage of
Pinot noir from the Willakia Vineyard.
This ruby-hued, redolent beauty is bursting with aromas of bright, juicy cherries;
freshly picked violets, and hints of toasted nuts that mingle with a pleasing meatiness.
A mouthwatering palate of cranberry and pomegranate starts with tender silkiness,
the zesty cherry finish lingering thanks to well integrated tannin and acidity.
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Erath Winery, a pioneer of Oregon’s wine industry, has been instrumental in establishing
the region as a world-class producer of Pinot noir. As the winery enters its fifth decade,
Erath remains committed to crafting exceptional wines that reflect the brand’s outstanding
reputation as well as the region’s rich history.
Erath wines are crafted from a wide variety of vineyards, each unique in climate,
elevation and soil structure. Winemaker Gary Horner follows a minimalist approach
to winemaking and is respectful of the delicacy of Pinot noir. He focuses on showcasing
its soft, fruit-forward characteristics, avoids over-extraction, and is judicious about
barrel selection. Honoring his commitment to create high quality wines, he perfectly
balances tradition with the latest winemaking technology.
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— LOT# 23 —
HYLAND ESTATES
2014 1970 Something
lot size 10 CASES
vineyard name HYLAND
ava McMINNVILLE
winemaker ANNE SERY
HARVEST 9/22/14
BOTTLING 12/12/15
ALC 13.7%
Hyland Vineyard is one of Oregon’s most historic and storied vineyards. Planted in 1971,
the vineyard now stretches over 200 acres among the picturesque foothills of Oregon’s
Coast Range. This single barrel selection of Pinot noir is an exclusive blend of self-rooted
Coury, Dijon 115 and Pommard clones, representing the best of Hyland Vineyard.
The unique clusters used to make this wine were small enough to fit in the palm of a hand
and were comprised of BB-sized berries. The individually-selected whole clusters were
fermented in an open-top puncheon and aged in a single new French oak barrel for 14 months.
The result is an extremely limited wine with a delicacy and transparency that is equally
as rare as the clusters from which it was derived.
In 2007, the Hyland Vineyard was acquired by Laurent Montalieu and Danielle
Andrus Montalieu in partnership with John Niemeyer, who are working to optimize
the existing vineyard quality and honor its past by introducing the first estate wines.
For decades, the fruit from the vineyard has produced many award-winning wines
from benchmark producers under their own labels, and this legacy continues today.
Explosively perfumed scents of ripe red and dark berries, incense, potpourri, and exotic spices.
Sappy, expansive, and seamless, offering sweet black raspberry and cherry-cola flavors with
a strong floral pastille quality. Concentrated yet lively and precise, finishing with superb focus
and length; supple tannins fold effortlessly into the wine’s intense fruit.
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The historic Hyland Vineyard lies nestled in the foothills of the Oregon Coast Range
near McMinnville, Oregon. First planted in 1971, Hyland Vineyard is one of Oregon’s oldest
and largest vineyards, spanning over 200 acres. This vineyard has been, and continues to be,
the source of fruit for many top scoring wines from some of Oregon’s most recognized producers.
The boutique label of Hyland Estates showcases wines crafted exclusively from Hyland Vineyard
grapes, including Pinot noir, Riesling, Chardonnay, and Gewürztraminer.
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— LOT# 24 —
WALTER SCOTT WINES
2014 Cuvée Lucille
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name SEVEN SPRINGS
winemaker KEN PAHLOW
HARVEST 9/15/14
BOTTLING 12/21/15
ALC 13.5%
Cuvée Lucille, named after our daughter, was created to celebrate her birth in the
year 2014. The wine was selected from a ½ barrel of Seven Springs Vineyard Pinot noir,
arguably one of the best sites in the Willamette Valley. The grapes come from
Block 2 lower, a 1983 planting of own rooted vines.
Walter Scott will bottle 135 cases of Seven Springs Vineyard Pinot noir in 2014.
Cuvée Lucille was pulled from the best barrel, a new Taransaud 114 liter barrel.
Brilliantly red fruited with pure raspberry, red cherry, and wild berries that are layered
with floral notes of peony and lilac. Underneath runs a current of matsutake mushroom
and fresh turned earth with hints of cardamom and white pepper. The wine walks a
tight line between broad power and fine-tuned elegance, with a stunning finish.
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Walter Scott is a small winery, founded in 2008 by partners Ken Pahlow and Erica Landon after
years of living, studying, and working within the Oregon wine industry. Our focus is to produce
wines of elegance and purity, while conveying transparency of site and character of vintage.
The winery is located in the Eola-Amity Hills just over an hour south of Portland, surrounded
by some of the Willamette Valley’s most historic vineyards and overlooking the Cascade Range.
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— LOT# 25 —
ANDREW RICH WINES
2014 Twenty
lot size 10 CASES
vineyard names
LA COLINA, RIBBON RIDGE,
DUKES FAMILY & HYLAND
winemakers ANDREW RICH & ASSISTANT WINEMAKER JUSTIN VAN ZANTEN
HARVEST 9/21 - 10/3/14
BOTTLING 3/16
ALC 14.1%
In 2014, Andrew Rich marked his 20th harvest in the Willamette Valley. To celebrate
that milestone, we created this unique cuvée that draws on many years of experience,
the generosity of the vintage, and four distinct vineyards and AVAs. The wine’s acid
and tannin structure come largely from Wädenswil grown at La Colina Vineyard
in the Dundee Hills; Ribbon Ridge Vineyard Pommard contributes depth and richness;
Dukes Family Vineyard (Eola-Amity) 777 lengthened and lifted the wine,
while Hyland Vineyard (McMinnville) Wädenswil added mid-palate depth without,
counter-intuitively, seeming to create a more structured wine.
Average vine age is 16 years. Unfined and unfiltered.
This is a wine of richness, yes, but with requisite tension, concentration
without weight, precise balance, and detailed length. It will be delicious young
but should develop gracefully in the cellar over five to seven years.
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Sourcing fruit from select Oregon and Washington vineyards, Andrew Rich has been crafting
distinctive wines in his adopted state since 1995. Along with Pinot noir, Rhône Valley varietals,
including Syrah, Roussanne, and Mourvedre, take pride of place, though perhaps Andrew
is best known for his seductive Gewürztraminer dessert wine.
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— LOT# 26 —
AYOUB VINEYARD
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name AYOUB ESTATE
ava DUNDEE HILLS
winemaker MO AYOUB
HARVEST 9/20/14
BOTTLING 8/29/15
ALC 14.1%
To create the Ayoub Barrel Auction Wine we tasted through all 75 barrels of Pinot noir
in the Ayoub Cellar and selected the best two barrels that stood out for their
beautiful nose, great balance, complex flavors, and long harmonious finish.
Both barrels are from the Ayoub Estate Vineyard.
After several blending trials to create the perfect blend from these two barrels,
the final blend was 75% from one barrel and 25% from the other.
Dark and gorgeously perfumed with dried rose petals, crushed berries, and a mix of
exotic spices. The palate is broad and bright, bursting with dried cherries, blueberries,
pomegranate with hints of nutmeg, allspice, and stony minerality. The lush and velvety finish
envelops your palate and lingers endlessly. This is a beautiful wine with great depth and
rewards patience, has the potential to age for 15 years.
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The Ayoub Vineyard is located in the heart of the red hills of Dundee. The steep sloped
southeast facing four-acre site, with its red clay volcanic soil, is ideal for producing
complex-flavored Pinot noir. From our low yielding vines, we are committed to producing
a limited amount of Pinot noir of the highest quality.
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— LOT# 27 —
TRISAETUM WINERY
2014 Willamette Valley Barrel Auction Cuvée
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard names RIBBON RIDGE, COAST RANGE & WICHMANN DUNDEE ESTATES
HARVEST 9 - 10/14
winemaker JAMES FREY
BOTTLING 1/15/16
ALC 13.7%
Knowing this was to be the first-ever Willamette Valley Barrel Auction Cuvée,
our aim was to produce the most elusive, yet memorable, of all winemaking endeavors
– a wine of both power and grace. A wine of purity and charm; wishing to attract
attention – but not necessarily show it.
After tasting all 281 barrels from the 2014 vintage, winemaker James Frey selected
just one from each of our three estate vineyards. The cuvée is a blend of these three
extraordinary barrels – the result is a wine that marries the power and spice of the
Ribbon Ridge estate, the elegance of the Wichmann Dundee estate, and the savory
qualities of the Coast Range estate.
After 16 months in barrel, the wine was racked and
bottled by hand in January of 2016.
Shimmering ruby garnet in color, with aromas of cranberry, cherry, sandalwood,
and Asian five spice. The palate bursts with ripe cherries, blackcurrants, and bittersweet
cocoa, layered with seductive soft floral notes, rose petal, herbal tea, forest floor,
toasted coconut, and exotic spice. Rich and lushly textured, with vibrant acidity,
and velvety tannins. This expressive and elegant Pinot noir showcases the power
of the vintage balanced by the grace of these vineyard sites.
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Trisaetum is a family-owned and operated winery located in the heart of the
Ribbon Ridge AVA. Trisaetum’s dry-farmed fruit comes from founders Andrea and James Frey’s
three estate vineyards: a 23-acre vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, a 17-acre vineyard
in the Ribbon Ridge AVA, and an eight-acre vineyard in the Dundee Hills AVA.
Founder James Frey is also the winemaker, crafting Trisaetum’s wines in our winery
located at the Ribbon Ridge Estate outside Newberg. The winery’s state-of-the-art
construction features a cold room to chill fruit before processing, a nine-stage
fruit sorting system, gravity flow design, and a subterranean barrel cave that allows
James to blend Old World tradition with New World innovation.
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— LOT# 28 —
ROCKY POINT CELLARS
2014 La Colina Vineyard Pinot noir
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name LA COLINA
ava DUNDEE HILLS
winemaker AMY LEE
HARVEST 10/5/14
BOTTLING 4/16
ALC 14.8%
This is a special barrel selection from our most premium vineyard lot coming from the
southwesternmost hillside of the La Colina vineyard nestled in the heart of the Dundee Hills.
Both LIVE and Salmon Safe certified, the vineyard is dry farmed, taking advantage
of the natural full exposure to the marine layers coming off the Coast Range. The soil profile
of this lot is 80% Jory, with the remainder comprised of Gelderman, Witzel, and Yamhill.
This wine started its journey 100% whole berry with an extended cold soak, and onto
a long and steady native primary fermentation before racking dirty (with lees) to barrel.
70% new ERMITAGE French oak barrels were used for this selection. The barrels are unique.
I use 265L cigar shaped barrels, providing a longer bed of lees for the wine to rest on
which adds more volume and structure to the mid palate. The barrels are all steam bent,
light toast, 36 month seasoned with a combination of customized forest blends –
primarily crafted from the Bertranges, Tronçais, and Allier forests.
The 2014 La Colina Vineyard Pinot is a wonderful example of where 777 can go in a vintage
with ample sunshine. The fruit is dark, ripe, and opulent – the wine is rich and full bodied.
The nose expresses mountain blueberry and huckleberry with hints of lavender and mocha.
The palate shows ripe black cherry, candied fig, and a touch of ginger spice. Round and
voluptuous with polished tannins smoothing out the finish.
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Rocky Point wines are crafted with a passion for preserving clone specific, single vineyard
designated Pinot noir. The wines are over-vintaged in custom-crafted French oak barrels
offering up age-worthy, well-structured Pinot noir. Vineyard sites are carefully selected based
on grower reputation, appellation, hillside aspect, and clonal variety.
The project was initiated by Amy Lee, who spent more than 10 years working in the
wine industry internationally before coming home to the Pacific Northwest to produce
Pinot noir of great substance and character.
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— LOT# 29 —
SOLÉNA ESTATE
lot size 10 CASES
vineyard name DOMAINE DANIELLE LAURENT
ava YAMHILL-CARLTON
HARVEST 9/18/14
winemaker LAURENT MONTALIEU
BOTTLING 12/12/15
ALC 13.6%
This single-barrel selection of Pinot noir comes from the Domaine Danielle Laurent
wedding vineyard. This vineyard was planted in May of 2000 when Laurent Montalieu
and Danielle Andrus Montalieu purchased an 80-acre estate as their wedding gift to
each other and registered with premium nurseries for Pinot noir vines as wedding gifts.
The vineyard has been Biodynamically farmed since the second leaf. As the vines get
older the wines seem to become more complex and inviting.
This vineyard is a field blend of clones including Pommard, Wädenswil and Dijon clones 115,
667, 777, and 828. The Burgundian clones produce an intricate array of flavors from which
we create this single-barrel Pinot noir blend. The blocks were closely monitored as harvest
approached, and the picking date was chosen based on the flavors and harvested by hand. The
fruit was then gravity-fed directly into tank. Using barrels from a variety of coopers, the wine
was aged for 14 months in 100% French oak. The wine was bottled unfiltered and unfined.
The wine showcases lovely floral and tea aromas framed by rich mocha notes. Very fruity on the
palate, it is spiced with flavors of violets, raspberry, and vanilla, ripe tannins and minerality.
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In May 2002, Laurent Montalieu and Danielle Andrus Montalieu launched Soléna
by releasing their first bottling. Soléna is the combination of the Spanish and
French words Solana and Soleil, celebrating the sun and the moon, and the name
that Laurent and Danielle gave to their daughter.
Soléna Estate began as a way to explore winemaking with other varietals grown in
neighboring appellations while the family’s young Domaine Danielle Laurent vineyard
in the Yamhill-Carlton District matured. Now 20 acres, the estate vineyard
is located in the Yamhill-Carlton District, adjacent to Shea Vineyard.
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— LOT# 30 —
KING ESTATE WINERY
lot size 20 CASES
vineyard name KING ESTATE
winemaker KEVIN SOMMELET
HARVEST 9/26/14
BOTTLING 6/13/16
ALC 13.5%
This wine was crafted from 100% Estate grown organic Pinot noir grapes and was
processed while adhering closely to the Organic winemaking principles. It is a blend of
six selected blocks (19G, 16B, 2B, 19C, 4B and 19E) and from five Pinot noir clones (113, 115,
Pomard, 375 and 667). The grapes from each block were fermented separately in
small lots and aged in French oak barrels for 16 months.
This lot was bottled exclusively for the Willamette Pinot noir Barrel Auction.
Deep garnet color.
Aromas: cranberry, black cherries, plums, dried tobacco, star anise, cigar box, leather.
Taste: Cassis, juicy ripe blackberries, cherry, rhubarb pie, black tea, earthy.
It is rich on the mid palate, shows soft tannins and lingering finish.
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Located 22 miles southwest of Eugene, nestled in the beautiful Lorane Valley, King Estate
was founded by the King Family in 1991 after Ed King III discovered the property while
he was looking for hay and was struck with its similarities to some spectacular vineyards
in Burgundy. The gentle rolling hills with southern exposure presented an ideal location for
vineyard development. King Estate also sources fruit from sustainably-farmed vineyards
within the Willamette Valley with great clonal diversity: more than 16 Pinot noir and
four Pinot gris clones. Each lot from each vineyard is fermented and aged separately.
King Estate’s mission is to produce wines of consistently exceptional quality through
meticulous fruit selection, impeccable winemaking practices and judicious blending.
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— LOT# 31 —
ANTICA TERRA
2014 Alder Creek
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name ANTICA TERRA
winemaker MAGGIE HARRISON
HARVEST 10/22/14
BOTTLING 5/10/16
ALC 14.0%
This singular selection represents the indelible signature of the Antica Terra Vineyard in its
purest form. Our inspiration came from Burgundy where small producers would have often
only one barrel from a small plot of Grand Cru vines and couldn’t bear to top it up with village
level wine. With nothing to break down for topping, they used small rocks to displace
the wine, raise the level and eliminate the headspace in the barrel. We hiked through a friend’s
property to a riverbed at the base of Mt. Hood and picked buckets of rocks from the clear,
newly-melted glacial runoff. This barrel was topped in this way and thus remains the only
wine ever made purely and wholly from Antica Terra vineyard.
w in e in fo r m a t ion
Antica Terra is an 11-acre vineyard located on a rocky hillside in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA.
The first vines were planted here in 1989 in a clearing within the oak savannah. The geology
of the site is extremely unusual. In most of the region, vineyards are planted in the relatively
deep, geologically young soils left behind by either the Missoula floods or the volcanic events
that formed the Cascade Range. In this place, the remains of a far older prehistoric seabed rise
to the surface, leaving the vines to struggle, without topsoil, amongst a fractured mixture of
sandstone sown with fossilized oyster shells.
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— LOT# 32 —
BROOKS
lot size 10 CASES
vineyard names BROOKS ESTATE VINEYARD & CRANNELL
winemaker CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS
HARVEST 9/19 + 9/27/14
BOTTLING 5/8/16
ALC 13.8%
Situated near the crest of Eola Hills Road at around 700 feet, lies an iconic pairof vineyards
in the Eola-Amity Hills: Brooks Estate and Crannell Vineyards.Pioneers of the Oregon
wine industry, Don Byard and Dick Crannell, plantedtheir vineyards in the mid-1970s and
1980s adjacent to each other in the hillsbehind the village of Amity, Oregon. These old
vines benefit from deep roots involcanic Nekia and Jory soils, while the foliage is swept
with cool evening windsblown in from the Pacific Ocean. Blended together for the first time
in history, these two vineyards create a transparent expression of the unique Eola Hills
terroir, imparting into the wine deep red-fruited flavors, bursting with acidity,
with a smokiness evocative of the lava flows in which these soils were created.
This wine has a smoky meaty/charcuterie nose, deep red
currant/raspberry fruit and a pithy citrus, bright mid palate, with a long,
spicy and savory herbaceous finish. Complex and very age worthy.
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Founded in 1998, Brooks is a reflection of the visionary Portland native, Jimi Brooks.
His reverence for the land and vines made him a practitioner of organic and
Biodynamic farming. The great respect for vineyard individuality and mastery of
blending allowed his wines to achieve the greatest depth, flavors, and balance.
While Jimi is no longer with us, his dynamic spirit lives on through his wines, family,
and friends. As new chapters unveil, we will be steadily guided with the legacies
that Jimi left: his strong commitment to organic and Biodynamic farming in the vineyards,
gentle approach to winemaking, excitement for future harvests, and endlessly promoting
how beautiful Pinot noir and Riesling can be grown and produced in Oregon.
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— LOT# 33 —
SEQUITUR
2014 First Born
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name SEQUITUR
ava RIBBON RIDGE
winemaker MICHAEL ETZEL
HARVEST 9/15/14
BOTTLING 2/25/16
ALC 14.1%
Four years ago, Michael Etzel, partner of Beaux Frères, started from scratch – again.
Planting a 12-acre vineyard adjacent to his Beaux Frères Upper Terrace vineyard, Michael,
with his partner Carey, began a project of their own: Sequitur. The new vineyard, born from
an old tree farm, and nurtured with Biodynamic and organic farming principles,
promises to be a new star in the Ribbon Ridge hills of Yamhill County.
This auction lot was produced with 15 different clones, 10% whole cluster
native fermentation, and aged in tight grain light toasted French oak 60-gallon barrels.
Be the first to try First Born, Sequitur’s inaugural vintage.
Proprietors: Michael Etzel and Carey Critchlow
Mineral infused wild cherry aromatics with a rich, full mouthfeel.
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This journey began with our purchase of a 60-acre Douglas fir tree farm in 2010 from
a retired school teacher and neighbor, Frank Dummer, a meticulous man of principle. We planted
a 12-acre Pinot noir vineyard directly adjacent to Beaux Frères’ prized Upper Terrace. What makes
this vineyard unique, other than having 17 clones of Pinot noir planted very densely (3630 plants
per acre), is the forest of Douglas fir enclosing three sides of the vineyard, giving this gentle
south slope protection from winds and preserving its unique terroir.
The wine is made at Beaux Frères winery by Michael Etzel and his son Mike,
and this is our inaugural release.
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— LOT# 34 —
PATRICIA GREEN CELLARS
2014 Ludicrous
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard names
FREEDOM HILL,
DURANT & OLENIK
winemakers PATTY GREEN & JIM ANDERSON
BOTTLING 9/17/15
ALC 14.2%
This wine manages to explore a range of different aspects that are all important to
our winery. It was assembled from incredibly small portions of various barrels from
the vineyards listed and a vineyard we are calling Mysterious (we had to sign a
nondisclosure agreement to secure the purchase of the fruit). These vineyards
range from volcanic to marine sedimentary soils which will bring certain site attributes
to the table. They span the three most common clones in our cellar: Pommard, Dijon 115
and Wädenswil. Lastly, they span the range of differing fermentations that we do from
100% de-stemmed, through 15% whole cluster, and all the way up to 100%
whole cluster fermentations. All these elements cloistered together in tiny quantities
make for an incredibly unique experience. We have endeavored to show the terroirs
of appellations, vineyards, and individual blocks of vineyards. A Pinot noir of
this particular style is a practice that we usually do not engage in, making it
interesting, challenging and a rare, rare wine from our cellar.
We have tried to bring about the aromatic and textural components of Pinot noir that
we find particularly appealing and alluring. We like the earth, the inside of a wolverine den,
the water from a stalactite, the air in an old house’s cellar, the rocks at the high point
of the bank of a river, the underside of tree bark, and things of this nature. There is
an interplay of earth covered fruits meshed into the forceful and dominant structure.
There is enough mid-palate suppleness that the transition to the back palate tannins
allows the darkly fruited elements to transition backwards, making for early
drinking interest while, ultimately, allowing for long term ageability and complexity,
truly the destination of great Pinot noirs.
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All of our wines are made by encouraging indigenous yeasts to do the
primary fermentations, and we add nothing to the wines to spur on the
secondary fermentations. Our wines see minimal amounts of sulphur,
only upon arriving at the winery and when they are being assembled for bottling.
There is no fining, filtration, or use of machines to concentrate or artificially
alter the wines. Our vineyards are all organically or sustainably farmed and
our wines are organic. These are naturally made wines that are intended to
bring out the characteristics of the places in which they were grown.
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— LOT# 35 —
LAVINEA WINERY
2014 Cuvée Mystère
lot size 5 CASES
winemaker ISABELLE MEUNIER
HARVEST 9/15, 9/18 + 9/23/14
BOTTLING 3/2/16
ALC 14.1%
From Lavinea’s wonderful collection of 2014 Single Vineyard Pinot noirs, Isabelle’s selections
come together harmoniously in this unique and unusual mélange. A blend crafted with a playful
spirit of secrecy, to be pondered and speculated upon, but never to be disclosed. This wine is
enticing as a ‘one of a kind’ collector’s item, enjoyable now or over its long life.
May every bottle create a memorable experience of discovery, along with
Lavinea’s Single Vineyard offerings.
Brilliant and deep ruby in color with a purple edge, this youthful Pinot noir opens up with
a wonderful core of fresh cherry notes, poised and elegant. This is followed by a hint of
rosemary and mixed forest fruits wrapped with soft floral notes; dusty rose petals,
and black raspberry. Open and generous with purity of fruit and great definition.
Smooth entry on the palate, yet elegant and lively, with lovely cherry notes, the silky textures
fill the mid palate. The finish is unusually long and sustained, with stony mineral notes.
Only 5 cases produced. Drink now through 2025.
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Building on years of critical acclaim, focusing on some of the oldest, renowned vineyard
sources in the Willamette Valley, Isabelle Meunier and Greg Ralston are proud to announce
the launch of their collaboration, Lavinea, producing wines that are crafted to be the
highest expression and purest voice of site-specific terroir.
After a long career working with Burgundian varietals in New Zealand, Burgundy,
and Oregon, Isabelle has distilled her many vintages of experience into a clear path focused on
revealing and sharing the greatness that exists in Chardonnay and Pinot noir in Oregon.
Greg has, over the last two decades, managed and guided several of the most
celebrated wine estates in California, Burgundy, Italy, and Oregon – some embryonic
and some grand. During that time, he contributed to the creation and enjoyment
of some of the most celebrated wines of these regions.
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— LOT# 36 —
ARGYLE WINERY
2014 Lone Star Pinot noir
lot size 10 CASES
vineyard name LONESTAR
winemaker NATE KLOSTERMANN
HARVEST 9/22/14
BOTTLING 2/16
ALC 14.1%
The 2014 growing season began with plenty of sunshine and warmth throughout the Spring.
About two weeks ahead of normal, the early June bloom continued with fantastic weather,
leading to an above average fruit set. This required us to meticulously thin our vineyards
in order to capture dense, vibrant fruit flavors. The summer was quite warm, seeing a near
record number of 90º+ days. Lone Star Vineyard is southeast facing, at 250-400 ft. elevation,
capturing all of the early morning sunshine peaking up over the Cascades, leading to elegantly
concentrated Pinot noir. The fruit was hand-picked and chilled overnight, before being
destemmed into 1.5-ton, open-top fermenters. After 6 days of cold soaking, the fermenters
were hand plunged twice per day for two weeks, then allowed to rest for another week before
gentle pressing and aging for 16 months in French oak barrels, of which 40% were new.
Bright raspberry, dark cherry, spicy floral, black tea woven into a creamy, deep frame.
Poised tannins and long savory acid.
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Argyle Winery has been creating wines in the Willamette Valley for nearly 30 years. What began
as a conviction to grow world class Sparkling Wine has now developed into production that
includes Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Riesling. Argyle farms over 500 acres in the
Willamette Valley, and recently opened a new Tasting House in the same space that they
have inhabited since the beginning in downtown Dundee, welcoming guests daily.
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— LOT# 37 —
BIG TABLE FARM
2014 Big Table Farm
lot size 5 CASES
winemaker BRIAN MARCY
HARVEST 10/1/14
BOTTLING 8/16/15
ALC 13.9%
Brian tastes with a piece of chalk in his back pocket, and when he gets to a barrel that’s
exceptional he gives it a ‘+’. Then there is the handful that get a ‘++’. Those with
this seemingly simple but meaningful distinction go into this blend. This is a tiny lot
Brian blended featuring the old vines of Wirtz vineyard. This is our estate vineyard
and brings elegance and complex tannins that Brian balanced with the bright
effusive fruit of the slightly younger vines of Kalita and Beize vineyards.
Cherry, tobacco, and cola with perfect tannin acid balance allow flavors to build without
becoming heavy. Balance and depth of earth, fruit, and acidity are hallmarks of the
Wirtz vineyard. This wine has a tannin component that adds a necessary texture/dimension
to this already great vintage. It’s beautiful now but will continue to evolve.
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Big Table Farm is the collaborative effort of Brian Marcy and Clare Carver. We are
a winemaker and an artist, we grow and produce what we love to eat and drink.
We have a working Farm and do tastings at our Farm by appointment.
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— LOT# 38 —
ALEXANA ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY
2014 The Worden
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name REVANA
ava DUNDEE HILLS
winemakers BRYAN WEIL & LYNN PENNER-ASH
HARVEST 9/29/14
BOTTLING 9/17/15
ALC 13.1%
Each vintage we meticulously farm, process, and age each of the 25 blocks of Pinot noir
planted on our estate vineyard separately in celebration of our property’s diverse soils
and clonal selections. With 18 soil types and 10 clones of Pinot noir, we are always amazed
by the level of complexity that is produced from this single parcel of land that we call
‘Revana Vineyard’. For this exclusive bottling our winemaking team of Bryan Weil and
Lynn Penner-Ash selected their favorite barrel from the 1 block that they felt produced
the most textured, elegant, and balanced wines of 2014. Block 6 (100% Wädenswil clone)
stood out as being the best – only 6 cases produced.
A deep ruby color foreshadows dark fruit tones of ripe black cherry and plum with
hints of cinnamon, vanilla, and clove. On the palate the wine’s sweet core is
complimented by chewy tannins and a long rounded finish. We anticipate this
wine to age gracefully for the next 7-10 years.
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Alexana Winery was born of Dr. Madaiah Revana’s love of the great wines of Burgundy.
His search for an ideal region ended in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, where he found an 80-acre
parcel of land perfect for growing Pinot noir. True to the appellation, the Revana Vineyard
possesses an incredibly diverse and complex series of soils and exposures, with 18 soil types
spread over a combination of rolling hills, steep slopes and rugged terrain. The soils are
primarily sedimentary silt and stone as well as volcanic stone and some clay. The vineyard
has grown to 58 acres and is farmed meticulously utilizing sustainable farming methods and
cover crops which provide soil nutrients, erosion control, and water competition.
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— LOT# 39 —
REX HILL
2014 Auction Cuvée
lot size 10 CASES
vineyard names JACOB-HART ESTATE & SHEA
winemaker MICHAEL DAVIES
HARVEST 9/13 - 9/28/14
BOTTLING 8/26/15
ALC 14.3%
A one-of-a-kind blend of the highest quality Pinot noir from two of the best vineyard sites
in the Willamette Valley, this wine is crafted from vineyard to bottle to impress and
age beautifully. Our careful hand-selection of fruit for this cuvée lends even greater
distinction to an already rare wine, unavailable outside of this auction.
The most complete of all of REX HILL’s estates, the Biodynamically certified
Jacob-Hart Vineyard, comprises the majority of the blend. With 13 distinct soil types,
this vineyard is truly a crown jewel site, highlighting the diversity that the myriad of soils in
the Willamette Valley can give, yet all within one vineyard boundary. The Jacob-Hart Estate is
famous for producing wines that are complete and complex with tremendous balance, allowing
them to age gracefully for years. The secondary composition of the blend comes from the
well-known Shea Vineyard which is known for its rich, ripe fruit and resulting opulent wines.
Notes of cinnamon, blackberry, mulberry, dark cherries, raspberries, and plum greet the
nose with hints of red licorice, paprika, honeycomb, and perfectly ripe blue fruits.
Darker, more complex, sexy aromas arise as the wine opens like smoke and pouch tobacco.
On the palate, the wine is complex, succulent, and balanced with well-integrated, textured,
and layered tannins. The wine finishes with black currantand spice flavors that last on
the palate almost forever. This special cuvée from REX HILL is rich, supple, and
perfectly balanced representing the pinnacle of the amazing 2014 Oregon vintage.
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REX HILL is one of the original LIVE certified wineries and the only winery in the world
to be a certified B Corp at the time of certification (May 2014). The families of A to Z Wineworks
bought REX HILL in 2006, reducing production 77% to focus on the highest quality fruit
in the Willamette Valley. The commitment to excellence extends to farming following organic
and Biodynamic principles; year-round responsiveness to site, vintage, and climate;
careful hand-selection of clusters; and hand-sorting at harvest. The resulting balanced,
complex, structured wines offer pleasure young while rewarding aging.
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— LOT# 40 —
ZENA CROWN VINEYARD
2014 Barrel and Foot Pinot noir
lot size 10 CASES
vineyard name ZENA CROWN
winemaker SHANE MOORE
HARVEST 9/28 + 10/3/14
BOTTLING 3/18/16
ALC 13.9%
This unique wine represents the lengths our team will go to in the cellar to produce the
most profound wines possible. It is a 50/50 blend of Zena West block 1A clone 114
which was fermented as a 100% whole cluster lot and foot trodden twice a day for
cap management by our Australian intern Emma; and Zena East block 6 clone 667
destemmed and fermented in small barriques with one head removed. Extremely limited
quantities of both of these wines were produced, and the creation of a small auction blend
using both components is the only possible way to make a wine such as this available.
Beautifully ripe red fruit, intermingled with briary blackberry, and exotic aromas
such as sandalwood and tamarind round out the nose. Hedonistic richness coats the palate
up front framed by a solid core of tannin and acidity. This is followed by layers of fruit
on the mid palate leading toward a finish so delicious I want to weep.
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Our winemaker Shane Moore, has been working with well-known Oregon winemaker Tony Rynders
for the past few years to craft our four Pinot noirs under the Zena Crown label. They are sourcing
from various blocks throughout the Zena Crown Vineyard, which is located at the southern end
of the Eola-Amity Hills appellation in the Willamette Valley. Ocean breezes push through the
Van Duzer Corridor in the Coastal Range, maintaining a cool climate. This combined with the
shallow, well-drained volcanic soils, make the vineyard a premiere growing site for Pinot noir.
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— LOT# 41 —
ELK COVE VINEYARDS
2014 Shea Vineyard Pinot noir
lot size 10 CASES
vineyard name SHEA
ava YAMHILL-CARLTON
winemaker ADAM CAMPBELL
HARVEST 9/23/14
BOTTLING 8/15
ALC 14%
A ten case lot of Elk Cove single vineyard Pinot noir made from Shea Vineyard fruit.
We have a longstanding relationship with Dick Shea and have been making wine from
this five-acre block of Dijon 777 on the east side of the Shea property for ten years.
We produce a small amount of Shea Pinot noir each year for our wine club with
limited availability in our tasting room, so this is a unique opportunity.
Shea Vineyard is renowned for big, concentrated dark fruit character.
Elk Cove’s take on Shea tends to be less aggressive with ripe but refined tannins
for a more up-front red-fruit profile.
Elk Cove’s delicate Pinot noir fruit undergoes gentle handling through our gravity
flow system. This allows us to achieve the elegance, texture, and luscious quality that
are the hallmarks of exquisite Pinot noir. This Shea lot was fermented in two small,
temperature controlled steel tanks, one entirely destemmed and the other 90% whole-cluster.
Hand punched down twice daily then aged in barrel for 10 months in 35% new French Oak.
Brilliant red with refined jasmine tea and triple berry aromatics. Delicately concentrated and
juicy on the palate with loads of red cherry fruit leading to a lengthy finish of refined tannins.
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At Elk Cove Vineyards we produce wines from outstanding sites in Oregon’s Northern
Willamette Valley. Our focus is on Pinot noir and cool climate white varietals like Pinot gris,
Pinot blanc, and Riesling. At our winery we employ gravity flow and gentle handling
to protect the inherent qualities of our estate-grown fruit.
Through site selection and meticulous vine management we achieve concentration
and depth of flavor in the vineyard. We employ practices that reflect our focus on
sustainability, including a solar energy project at the winery, organic farming methods
in the vineyards and bio-diesel for all farm vehicles.
Since 1979, Elk Cove Vineyards has produced single vineyard Pinot noirs, reserve bottlings
available in limited quantities.
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— LOT# 42 —
CARABELLA VINEYARD
2014 Mistake Block Cuvée
lot size 10 CASES
vineyard name CARABELLA
winemaker MICHAEL HALLOCK
HARVEST 9/20 - 9/26/14
BOTTLING 2/17/16
ALC 14.2%
The basis of this estate cuvée is the tiny 10-row block of Pommard we call “Mistake Block,”
our best known single block bottling. Originally destined for planting to another clone,
misplaced labels on the cuttings made this vineyard block a happy accident indeed.
The addition of darker, more earthy blending elements from the Wädenswil, Dijon 114
and 115 blocks brings additional depth and complexity. The French barrels were never
racked after filling, resting quietly for 17 months until bottling in February, 2016.
Rich dark fruit on the nose and on the palate. Plum and black cherry predominate.
Broad tannins, with elements of brown spice and cinnamon, finishing with some pleasing
acidity and a bit of earth and forest floor up the backside.
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It’s about vineyard site. That’s the belief of geologist/winemaker Mike Hallock. Carabella Vineyard
produces only estate-grown wines from vines planted on a unique hillside vineyard site, which
is the culmination of a 12-year search for a location combining the best criteria of top-quality
Oregon and French terroir. Trained as a winemaker in Colorado (really!), Mike brought his tanks
and equipment over the mountains on a flatbed truck for the first vintage in 1998.
Pinot noir is Carabella’s primary focus, with seven different clonal blocks fermented separately,
then blended prior to bottling to exhibit the complex potential of the vineyard. Modest use
of new French oak places the focus on the wine’s purity of fruit and elegant style.
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— LOT# 43 —
J.K. CARRIERE WINES
2014 Le Choix de St. Dolores
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name ST. DOLORES ESTATE
winemaker JIM PROSSER
HARVEST 9/16/14
ALC 13.75%
“Le Choix de St. Dolores” or “The Choice from St. Dolores” represents 60 bottles from
the single best barrel off our high-elevation, virgin dirt‒planted, dry land‒farmed estate
in 2014. It is the first ever release of a single-vineyard bottling from St. Dolores Estate,
our exceptional hilltop vineyard. We have been playing humble pie, until now.
This wine is not for everyone. It resides at the highest end of the acid spectrum
for domestic Pinot noir, JKC’s signature move. That linear core necessitated the
extraction of abundant fruit ripened to top-dead-center and winding (polymerization)
of lip-smacking tannins to achieve balance. This wine well represents us,
from roots to glass, and we’re ecstatic.
We love complexity and age-ability, and adjectives as much as the next guy, but for the
big picture this wine presents as: Pure…Persistent…Bombastic…Smooth…Acidic…Cherry.
We can furnish you a pen for more adjectives.
The winemaking nuts and bolts: wild-yeast fermented in three-ton stainless for 20 days
with five days of punch-down and pump-over thereafter including temperatures nearing
100 degrees. It was then racked, settled overnight, and in this case, barreled to a single,
once-filled Remond Allier French oak barrel. There it went through wild malo-lactic and
light sulfuring and then pulled as a yet-to-be-bottled barrel sample at 18 months.
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Visit our little island in the sky atop the red rock and cobble of Parrett Mountain,
where our small and smart winery beckons. Graceful and age-worthy Pinot noir,
rewarding views, wild-eyed winemaker, quintessential Oregon.
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— LOT# 44 —
VIDON VINEYARD
2014 Barrel Select Estate Pinot noir
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name VIDON
winemaker DON HAGGE
HARVEST 9/16/14
BOTTLING 3/11/16
ALC 14.3%
This is our favorite barrel from the 2014 harvest of the northeast block planted in 2000.
It’s a blend of clones Pommard and 777. Aged in French oak for 18 months. pH 3.67, TA 5.5
A complex wine showcasing black cherry, licorice, earthy cedar with mild,
dusty tannin, and a finish of chocolate. Retrained, delicately balanced, and coy,
this wine is already showing some luscious age.
Physicist, farmer, and winemaker, Don Hagge personally crafts VIDON wines from
the Chehalem Mountains estate vineyard he has built with his wife, Vicki (hence the
name Vi-Don). VIDON produces seven wine varieties and is 100% Estate. Although the
emphasis is on five clones of Pinot noir, small blocks of Chardonnay, Pinot gris,
Pinot blanc, Viognier, Tempranillo, and Syrah are also planted. The winery and
vineyard are certified LIVE, and VIDON practices sustainable farming and minimal
intervention in the winemaking process including indigenous fermentations.
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— LOT# 45 —
DROUHIN OREGON ROSEROCK
2014 Roserock - The Auction Cuvée
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name ROSEROCK
winemaker VÉRONIQUE DROUHIN
HARVEST 9/14
BOTTLING 2/14/16
ALC 14.1%
This is a special edition, 5-case lot of hand-selected Pinot noir from the debut vintage
of Drouhin Oregon Roserock. Located at the southernmost tip of the Eola-Amity Hills,
the Roserock vineyard is overseen by Philippe Drouhin and is LIVE Certified.
Véronique Drouhin brings the same emphasis on balance, elegance, and finesse to
Roserock as she does to her Domaine Drouhin Oregon cuvées.
A beautiful, structured wine, with complex aromatics of dried flowers, sweet violets,
white pepper, and spice. On the palate, the wine is elegant but brooding, with dark berry and
tart cherry notes that broaden over time. There is excellent weight, and overall, lovely balance.
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Drouhin Oregon Roserock continues the Drouhin Family’s commitment to Oregon, and is
the next chapter in a four-generation story that began with Joseph Drouhin in 1880. In 1987,
Robert Drouhin established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Dundee Hills, and today, Philippe,
Véronique, Laurent & Frédéric Drouhin run the family business. Roserock, purchased in 2013,
is an exceptional terroir in the Eola-Amity Hills, and is marked by volcanic soils, cooler temperatures
and an ideal elevation range. The vineyard is certified sustainable according to the LIVE principles.
Roserock reflects the singular Drouhin approach, as seen in Véronique Drouhin’s winemaking.
She celebrates patience and nuance, elegance and complexity, and above all, finesse.
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— LOT# 46 —
DUSKY GOOSE
2014 Willamette Valley Auction Cuvée
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard names RAMBOUILLET & FENNWOOD
HARVEST 9/12 - 9/21/14
winemaker LYNN PENNER-ASH
BOTTLING 9/15
ALC 14.5%
Dusky Goose’s Barrel Auction Cuvée is a limited-production, distinctive Pinot noir, skillfully
crafted by Lynn Penner-Ash into a seductively elegant wine with defining depth and character.
From the beginning, we have worked to establish a distinctive profile with a complex structure
one can clearly recognize as Dusky Goose. The Dusky Goose 2014 Barrel Auction Cuvée is a
selection of owner John Carter’s favorite blocks of Pinot noir from both our Rambouillet
and Fennwood Vineyards, producing a superb cuvée with wine from two AVAs - Dundee Hills
and Yamhill-Carlton. This unique cuvée introduces the Fennwood Vineyard, John
and Linda Carter’s vineyard located in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. This vineyard site was
selected by Willamette Valley founder David Adelsheim and planted with his vision to
match each soil series and elevation change to a specific variety, clone, and rootstock.
This careful planning and execution led to a very complex vineyard layout that enhances
the potential success of each block. The Rambouillet Vineyard, is ideally located in the
Dundee Hills. The location was selected for its optimal slope, perfect elevations for ripening
fruit, and 100% Jory soil. Rambouillet Vineyard is farmed with the sensibilities of low-impact
viticulture and a commitment to low-yields, making an authentic, limited-production wine
possible without compromising the integrity of the fruit, vines, or the land.
Upon tasting, there is a seamless structure with a balance of freshness and tannins, with
a purity of fruit and juicy mouthfeel. The interplay of both vineyards harmonizes in a
velvety soft Pinot noir, while infusing vibrant aromas of blackberry cobbler, smoked bacon,
and Asian plum. On the palate we found a thread of Madagascar vanilla throughout and
a juicy litheness on a focused yet delicate palate. There is a savoriness and
bright liveliness on the structured finish.
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Dusky Goose features the winemaking talent of Lynn Penner-Ash to produce a velvety-soft
Pinot noir from low-yield Willamette Valley vineyards featuring established vines, and a
diversified clonal selection. Owners John & Linda Carter note: “We believe in viticulture
friendly to the land and its inhabitants, including the rare Dusky Goose.”
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— LOT# 47 —
HELIOTERRA WINES
2014 Armstrong Vineyard Pinot noir
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name ARMSTRONG
ava RIBBON RIDGE
winemaker ANNE HUBATCH
HARVEST 9/17/14
BOTTLING 11/4/15
ALC 14.2%
This is a vintner barrel selection. It is a blend of the best two barrels in
the cellar from the Armstrong Vineyard on Ribbon Ridge. This lot is a co-fermentation
of two thirds 667 and one third 777. The vineyard owner, Doug Ackerman,
and I believe the 667 is the best fruit in the vineyard.
The 2014 Armstrong Vineyard is 100% Pinot noir. At roughly 400 feet in elevation,
Armstrong is a steep, south facing slope with classic Willakenzie soils that helped
define the Ribbon Ridge AVA. The wine showcases pretty red fruits such as cranberry
along with floral notes of violets. It carries more savory aromas of smoke,
roasted meat, and dried herbs. The palate is rich with red berries, dried herbs,
marmalade, and salted licorice. The finish carries on with mouthwatering juiciness.
Elegant, understated but with a broad palate.
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Helioterra Wines is a small, artisan producer of Northwest wines made in Oregon’s Eola-Amity
Hills. Our wines are pretty, elegant, and graceful in style. Winemaker Anne Hubatch partners
with exceptional regional vineyard growers to craft wines that demonstrate the best that the
Northwest offers. We exercise minimal intervention to create wines of nuance and depth.
The name draws on geological inspirations, symbolizing Heliolite, the Oregon state
gemstone (more commonly known as sunstone). Helio and Terra combine the Greek words
for sun and earth, natural partners for grape growing.
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— LOT# 48 —
WILLFUL WINE CO.
2014 Winemaker Cuvée Pinot noir
lot size 5 CASES
winemaker PAM WALDEN
HARVEST 10/14
BOTTLING 2/3/16
ALC 14%
Willful wines strive to be authentic and true to their roots. We source grapes from
some of the best vineyards in Oregon and work closely with the growers to achieve the
best possible quality at harvest time. The grapes are hand picked, meticulously sorted,
and fermented in small lots with native yeasts to bring out the fullest expression of the
terroir and encourage a supple, silky texture. We add as little as possible to the wine
and age it using a minimum of new French oak to maintain focus on the fruit.
The 2014 Winemaker Cuvée is a blend of my six favorite barrels from the vintage.
Willful Wines is the passion of owner/winemaker Pam Walden. She makes small amounts of handcrafted, naturally fermented Pinot noir, Cabernet Franc, and Tempranillo. She also produces Pinot
noir and a white blend under the Jezebel label.
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— LOT# 49 —
CRISTOM VINEYARDS
2014 Slide Your Socks Off No.1
lot size 10 CASES
vineyard names JESSIE & MARJORIE
winemaker STEVE DOERNER
HARVEST 9/11 + 9/15/14
BOTTLING 3/3/16
ALC 13.5%
We are honored to pour a 50/50 blend from two of our estate single-vineyards.
Steve Doerner has taken a single barrel from each lot to craft this special bottling.
After tasting through all of the estate fruit, Steve has chosen one new French oak
François Frères barrel from Jessie Vineyard. Hand picked and hand sorted on September 11,
2014, this barrel is from the Pommard clone of Pinot noir and fermented using
54% whole-clusters and native yeast. Pressed to barrel on September 30, 2015, the wine
was aged for sixteen months, fined in late January and bottled in late February.
Our second barrel of the blend comes from the oldest vines on the Cristom Estate.
Originally planted in 1982, this Wädenswil block of Pinot noir was hand picked on
September 15, 2014. Fermented using 49% whole clusters and native yeasts, the grapes
were pressed to barrel on October 11, 2015, and aged in a one-year-old French oak
François Frères barrel for sixteen months.
A classic Willamette Valley Pinot noir in the Cristom style. This wine shows a lot of fruit
and spice on the nose with hints of minerality, earth, and rose petals. A slight briaryness
from the whole clusters shows up behind the highly perfumed aromas. The palate is full
and ripe with fine, mouth-coating tannins that persist into a long, balanced finish.
Steve has been quoted in the past having said that “some wines will blow you away and
knock your socks off; and then there are wines that will slide your socks off gently.” This 2014
Cristom Pinot noir is the kind of wine that will do exactly that – “slide your socks off slowly.”
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The development of Cristom Vineyards is the result of a twenty-plus-year collaboration
between an engineer, a winemaker, and a farmer. Founder Paul Gerrie hired Cristom’s
winemaker Steve Doerner and Vineyard Manager Mark Feltz in 1992. Together since day one,
they have consistently produced masterful and expressive Pinot noirs.
Our winemaking philosophy begins with respect for our land and estate vines, and the natural
process of fermentation. The vineyards and winery are Certified Sustainable by Low Input
Viticulture & Enology (LIVE) and are thoughtfully and meticulously farmed with a focus on quality.
With minimal intervention during the winemaking process, Steve guides the wines from vineyard
to bottle, producing the ultimate expressions of the stellar fruit Mark grows every vintage.
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— LOT# 50 —
ELIZABETH CHAMBERS CELLAR
2014 Lazy River Vineyard Pinot noir
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name LAZY RIVER
ava YAMHILL-CARLTON
winemaker MICHAEL STEVENSON
HARVEST 9/14
BOTTLING 11/15
ALC 14.25%
Lazy River Vineyard is located close to Yamhill, Oregon, on a bench of deep,
well-drained Jory soil – unusual outside the Dundee Hills – resulting in complex,
supple Pinot noir. Elevation is 300-500 feet. The primary clones for this fruit are
777 and 667. All neutral oak is used and the wine is unfined and unfiltered, as part
of the low-manipulation, terroir-driven style of winemaking. Lazy River Vineyard
is LIVE certified (Low Input Viticulture & Enology). Ned and Kirsten Lumpkin and the
Lumpkin Family own Lazy River Vineyard, which is 146 acres that were planted in 1999.
From Yamhill-Carlton AVA, this wine shows beautifully ripe earthy notes of red fruit,
dark cherry, blueberry, and blackberry on the nose. The mouth starts gently with
great texture, showcasing more purple fruit and turned soil. This wine is long-lived in the
mouth with fine, supportive tannins. Drinks well now and will be spectacular in 8-10 years.
Elizabeth Chambers Cellar is a quintessential Oregon winery specializing in Pinot noir
from the Willamette Valley. The winery was founded in 2013 by Liz Chambers,
a third generation Oregonian whose family was one of the pioneers of winemaking in
the state. Winemaker Michael Stevenson sources grapes from local growers to craft elegant
Pinot noirs that respect the distinct character of each vintage without excessive manipulation.
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— LOT# 51 —
ADELSHEIM VINEYARD
2014 Pinot noir - Block One
lot size 10 CASES
vineyard name QUARTER MILE LANE
winemakers DAVE PAIGE & GINA HENNEN
HARVEST 9/16/14
BOTTLING 8/13/15
ALC 13.2%
In 1972, Ginny and David Adelsheim started planting grapes on a piece of property they
purchased north of Newberg, Oregon. It was the seventh vineyard planted in the
Willamette Valley. Their first real block of Pinot noir – 2.4 acres – went in two years later.
This original Adelsheim vineyard is now known as Quarter Mile Lane. Its location, high on
the south slope of the Chehalem Mountains AVA, has turned out to be unique in the world.
Its soils derive from a great basaltic landslide, with boulders and clays that may give these
Pinot noirs their most unusual trait – they live to a truly remarkable age.
The Adelsheim contribution to Willamette, The Pinot noir Barrel Auction,
is the winery’s first single block wine, 2014 Quarter Mile Lane, Pinot noir - Block One.
It is a magical wine, extracted from the two best barrels of the Adelsheims’
oldest block of Pinot noir. Just ten cases were produced.
Aromas: rose petal, red raspberry, wild red cherry, white pepper, floral, hints of warm,
baking spices (nutmeg and cardamom), cigar box, cedar bark.
Mouth flavors: exceedingly complex – pure red fruit, raspberry seed, and cherry pit,
plus most of the same descriptors used for the aroma.
Textures: silky tannins, firm structure, elegant, long, lingering, but lithe finish.
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Adelsheim Vineyard was established during a different time in America,
when anti-establishment fervor permitted a German major and an artist with little money
to purchase 19 acres, plant a vineyard and dream of creating great wines in Oregon.
Nearly fifty years later, our commitment to the future of winemaking in this
unique place continues to increase with every vintage. We produce elegant and
restrained wines with balance, structure, and vibrant fruit qualities. By staying true to
our place and honoring the natural characteristics of our land, we’ve helped change
the world’s view about the production of world-class wines in the Willamette Valley.
We’ve also become a thriving, sustainable force for economic and social growth in our state.
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— LOT# 52 —
STOLLER FAMILY ESTATE
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name STOLLER FAMILY ESTATE
ava DUNDEE HILLS
winemaker MELISSA BURR
HARVEST 9/22 - 9/26/14
BOTTLING 8/20/15
ALC 14.1%
Our first Barrel Auction Cuvée is produced from the oldest vines in our estate vineyard planted
in 1995. The blend is a mix of different clones, but sourced primarily from Pommard and
Wädenswil clones. The wine saw eleven months élevage and 20% new French oak.
This wine opens with savory aromatic notes of plum, Asian five spice, sandalwood,
and vanilla intertwined with opulent notes of ripe raspberry and black cherry. This cuvée
is quietly powerful with an elegant acidity that foreshadows longevity. The palate is long,
displaying delicate tannins that carry flavors of cherry, cedar, and a sanguine
minerality leading to a dark chocolate finish.
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Stoller Family Estate is a 373-acre parcel located on the southern slope of the Dundee Hills.
Pioneering Oregonian and Founder, Bill Stoller, purchased his family’s second-generation
farm in 1993 with the vision of cultivating an enduring legacy for the land and the Oregon
wine industry. In 1995, he planted 10 acres of Chardonnay and 10 acres of Pinot noir.
Over the past 20 years, he has patiently transformed the property into the largest contiguous
vineyard in the Dundee Hills, a sought-after source of fruit for premier producers.
Our winery, built in 2005, is the first to attain LEED Gold Certification in the world.
Both the winery and vineyard are also Certified Sustainable by LIVE for environmentally
and socially sustainable practices.
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— LOT# 53 —
DOMAINE SERENE VINEYARDS & WINERY
2014 Evenstad Estate Pinot noir
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard names GRACE & MARK BRADFORD
ava DUNDEE HILLS
winemaker ERIK KRAMER
HARVEST 9/22 + 10/3/14
BOTTLING 2/14/15
ALC 14.2%
This singular wine is an elegantly powerful blend of two of the Evenstad Estate’s
most exceptional vineyard sites. Wines from the Mark Bradford Vineyard are abundant
with layered, brooding, dark fruit and firm, mouth filling tannins which provide
impressive structure and weight. The Grace Vineyard always embodies the most refined
elements of Pinot noir, and offers a beautiful vibrancy of fresh fruit, accompanied
by enticingly plush, refined tannins and enduring length. Exclusive only to the
Willamette Auction, this unique wine will age beautifully for many years
Aromas of ripe blackberry, black raspberry, cherry, violet, rosehip, bergamot,
and nuances of cardamom spice and clove. Immediately engaging, the mouthfeel
is luxuriously silky in texture and powerfully dynamic in structure.
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A passion to produce exquisite Pinot noir led Ken and Grace Evenstad to Oregon in 1989. When the
time came to pursue their longtime dream of owning a winery, they invested in a 42-acre hilltop
estate property that had just been logged in the Dundee Hills of Oregon.
Today, Domaine Serene produces wines from six vineyard estates, offering a diversity of soils,
clones, rootstocks, microclimates, slopes, and elevations that add distinguishing complexity and
elegance to its wines. Through the continuous pursuit of quality and innovation, Domaine Serene
has garnered global recognition as an iconic quality leader of Pinot noir and Chardonnay.
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— LOT# 54 —
RAPTOR RIDGE WINERY
2014 Pinot noir - Soirée
lot size 10 CASES
vineyard name RAPTOR RIDGE ESTATE & MEREDITH MITCHELL
CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS & McMINNVILLE
HARVEST 10/5 + 10/6/14
BOTTLING 9/28/15
winemaker SCOTT SHULL
ALC 13.8%
This wine is a “signature” of Oregon’s much acclaimed 2014 vintage, driven by the
power of Meredith Mitchell Pommard clone Pinot noir, yet restrained with finesse
and grace from the Dijon clone 114 of Raptor Ridge’s Estate vineyard,.
Generous, rich, powerful, and opulent aromas of blackberry and black cherry waft from
the glass. Upon entry, the wine is lush and broad upon the palate, then tightens its focus
toward its silky vein of dark vibrant cherry fruit. Long and powerful finish. This wine doesn’t
just ‘knock on the door’… It crashes the party, puts on the David Bowie tunes and shouts,
“Let’s Dance!”
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We founded Raptor Ridge in 1995 to share in the joy of winegrowing, a calling that brings
us purpose through a close connection with the land, our community, and the industry.
We specialize in hand-grown single vineyard Pinot noir sourced from a rich tapestry of select
Willamette Valley sites plus our own estate, Tuscowallame. We create intriguing wines by
blending intuition honed over 20 vintages with the methodical approach of maintaining hundreds
of separate lots. The result is an array of vineyard-specific barrels, providing diversity and
nuance to the final cellar-crafted cuvées. Located in the Chehalem Mountains, Raptor Ridge’s
Estate Vineyard is planted with small quantities of finely-tuned Pinot noir and Grüner Veltliner.
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— LOT# 55 —
SIDURI WINES
2014 The Alewife
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard names HAWKS VIEW & MUIRFIELD
winemakers ADAM LEE & RYAN ZEPALTAS
HARVEST 9/14 - 9/20/14
BOTTLING 1/29/16
ALC 14.2%
An “Alewife” was a descriptor for the Babylonian Goddess Siduri used in the earliest
(pre-Akkadian) version of Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh journeys to Siduri seeking the wine of eternal
life but is rebutted, given this advice instead, “As for you, Gilgamesh, fill your belly with
good things; day and night, night and day, dance and be merry, feast and rejoice. Let your
clothes be fresh, bathe yourself in water, cherish the little child that holds your hand,
and make your wife happy in your embrace; for this too is the lot of man.”
Produced in this same spirit, for this special “The Alewife” Pinot noir, we’ve gone
back to our earliest version of Oregon Pinot noir, back in 1995, taking fruit from
the same sections of vineyard that we used to create that first Siduri Oregon
Pinot noir. This is a one-of-a-kind offering – the owner of this wine will take home
a 2014 Siduri Pinot noir that will not be found anywhere else.
Siduri’s 2014 The Alewife Pinot noir combines own-rooted Pinot noir, non-irrigated
20+ year old vines, and hands-on winemaking to produce a compelling Pinot noir. The wine
is a combination of red and lighter black fruits. These fruit flavors are complemented by
the use of some whole clusters in the ferment, adding an element of forest floor to the nose.
The wine is rich, largely due to the giving nature of the 2014 vintage, and yet retains
a sense of elegance and crisp acidity. The Alewife Pinot noir is a compelling drink
currently but should age and improve for several years to come.
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We believe that great wine is made in the vineyard. Only with great grapes can we produce
great wines. To this end, we purchase the majority of our fruit by the acre rather than by the ton.
We believe in minimal intervention winemaking that promotes, rather than overshadows
the work we do in the vineyard. Most importantly, we believe that wine should be a
pleasure to drink. If you don’t like the way a wine tastes, what’s the point? Siduri Pinot noirs
are made to be enjoyed with good friends and good food.
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— LOT# 56 —
NICOLAS-JAY
2014 Bishop Creek Vineyard Pinot noir
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name BISHOP CREEK
ava YAMHILL-CARLTON
winemaker JEAN-NICOLAS MEO
HARVEST 9/19/14
BOTTLING 12/18/15
ALC 13.5%
Nicolas-Jay, the winery founded by renowned winemaker Jean-Nicolas Méo and music
entrepreneur Jay Boberg, is excited to unveil its first-ever wine available to the public
—the debut single-vineyard Pinot noir from Nicolas-Jay’s own Bishop Creek Vineyard
in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. Drawing from his three decades of experience working
with four of Burgundy’s grands crus and ten of its premiers crus, Jean-Nicolas selected
Bishop Creek Vineyard for the character and complexity of the wines it has produced.
With a range of elevations from 270 to 600 feet, this steeply sloped hillside vineyard
features tightly spaced, own-rooted Pinot noir vines that were planted in 1988 and 1990.
With more than a quarter century of age, these vines yield an intense and multifaceted wine.
For this special lot, Jean-Nicolas and Associate Winemaker Tracy Kendall selected the barrels
of Pinot noir that most eloquently express the beauty of Bishop Creek’s terroir.
This wine is perfumed with notes of bright, Bing cherry, ripe raspberry, and fresh
loamy soil. Through exacting and simultaneously delicate winemaking, Jean-Nicolas has
unlocked the soft tannins, elegant structure, and lengthy finish that has made his
family’s estate in Vosne-Romanée world famous. With that said, this wine is proudly
a Willamette Valley Pinot, with all the density and ageability that one expects from
the 2014 vintage. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered.
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Nicolas-Jay is the story of a three-decade friendship between famed Burgundian
winemaker Jean-Nicolas Méo and visionary music entrepreneur Jay Boberg, and their
shared love of Oregon Pinot noir. It is also the story of their desire to build something
lasting together, while creating a distinctive expression of great Willamette Valley Pinot noir.
At Nicolas-Jay, this is achieved by applying viticultural and winemaking experience gained
from working with the grands crus of Burgundy to the finest grapes from Oregon. This includes
fruit from the older vines of Nicolas-Jay’s own organically farmed Bishop Creek Vineyard
on the hillsides of the Yamhill-Carlton appellation, as well as grapes from other top
Willamette Valley vineyards, including Nysa, Momtazi and Zenith. From this fruit, Jean-Nicolas,
Jay and talented Associate Winemaker Tracy Kendall make expressive wines that convey the
special character of Oregon Pinot noir. To learn more visit www.nicolas-jay.com.
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— LOT# 57 —
REDHAWK VINEYARD & WINERY
2014 Willamette Barrel Auction Pinot noir
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard names ZENITH & THREE CARRIAGES
winemaker JOHN D. PATACCOLI
HARVEST 9/19 + 10/6//14
BOTTLING 2/3/16
ALC 13.8%
This blend consists of 58% Zenith Vineyard Pommard and 42% Three Carriages Vineyard
Dijon 114 and 115. We typically don’t blend the fruit from these two sites, preferring
single vineyard bottlings. The blend creates a complete refined wine with length and depth.
Bottled unfined and unfiltered after spending 14 months in 30% new French oak.
Nice texture with notes of black cherry and cola with a lingering minerality.
Redhawk Winery is a small family owned and operated winery. After spending 20 years in the
corporate world, John & Betty Pataccoli purchased the property 10 years ago pursuing their love
of wine. We grow premium quality Pinot noir, Pinot gris, Dolcetto, and Riesling.
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— LOT# 58 —
DOMINIO IV WINES
2014 Willakia Vineyard Pinot noir
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name WILLAKIA
winemaker PATRICK REUTER
HARVEST 10/12/14
BOTTLING 1/25/16
ALC 14.2%
Block 36 is a stone’s throw from a rope swing that hangs from an old oak tree. Sitting on
the worn seat and swinging out over block 36, one can see every vine that produced this bottle
of wine. The beautiful Willakia vineyard unfurls like a shawl over the rolling Eola-Amity Hills.
And one gets the feeling while swinging under the old oak that every vine is beneath one’s feet.
This 2014 Pinot noir is of dark rich fruit such as blackberries and Bing cherries
with a structure that is derived from earth notes and a distinct spice that is related
to cobbler. The acid carries the wine to great lengths and adds vibrancy to the dark fruit.
This is a wine to age 7-12 years.
Dominio IV is Latin for a feast or a celebration, and that is just how we hope you will enjoy
our wines. We produce small lot Syrah and Tempranillo from our Three Sleeps Estate Vineyard
in the Columbia Gorge as well as site-driven Pinot noir grown in the Willamette Valley
and Viognier farmed at high-elevation sites in the Rogue Valley.
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— LOT# 59 —
LANGE ESTATE WINERY & VINEYARDS
2014 Lange Estate “Dundee Hills Assemblage”
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard names HERITAGE, MIA & REDSIDE
ava DUNDEE HILLS
winemakers JESSE LANGE & DON LANGE
HARVEST 9/12 - 9/25/14
BOTTLING 8/25/15
ALC 14.2%
Our inaugural release of our Lange Estate auction wine is a thoughtful blend
of all three of our Dundee Hills Vineyards: Heritage, Mia, and Redside. We farm
42 distinct parcels on these three blue-ribbon properties and have selected
the very best of each portion for this Pinot noir.
The 2014 growing season was nothing less than spectacular – maybe a oncein-a-lifetime vintage. In our twenty-eight years of making Willamette Valley wines,
it’s challenging to recall a more perfect season. It was, however, a warm to hot vintage,
which can require a more, say, civilized and restrained approach to the winemaking.
Taking note of the potential of the grapes to become overripe (read: raisins),
we picked our fruit with an eye towards a balance of delicious fruit expression,
natural acidity, and evenly formed tannin development. We think you’ll find
this wine shows ebullient fruit but also has elements of restraint and finesse,
which will assist the wine’s longevity in the cellar.
Bursting with red fruits and spices on the nose, this wine shows the
flashiness of the vintage but also a refined sensibility on the palate. Being born
of 2014, our Pinot noir can be enjoyed upon release, but also has the requisite
structure to be cellared for 15 years. Enjoy.
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Wendy and Don Lange founded their estate winery in 1987 and produced 1,000 cases with
their first vintage. Since then, production has increased to 19,000 cases annually including
more than five separate Pinot noirs each year. First and second generation winemakers Don
and Jesse Lange have a program of single-vineyard Pinot noir wines that reach across a broad
spectrum of microclimate and terroir, focusing on complex flavors, structure, texture, and balance.
Lange Estate strives to produce wines that have varietal and regional typicity; that is, great
Pinot noir that tastes like Oregon Pinot noir. The Lange’s estate and winery lie in the prestigious
Dundee Hills surrounded by panoramic views of the North Willamette and Chehalem Valleys.
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— LOT# 60 —
LEFT COAST CELLARS
2014 Ensemble
lot size 10 CASES
vineyard name LEFT COAST ESTATE
winemaker JOE WRIGHT
HARVEST 9/20 + 9/25/14
ALC 14%
Left Coast’s 2014 vintage shows wonderful depth, richness, balance and complexity across the board.
Even more so, our trio of vineyard designated blocks is sharply focused and powerful.
The Willamette Valley Barrel Auction has prompted us for the first time to create a blend
of impeccable proportions from these three elements and create a generous, seamless wine
that greatly expresses our unique setting in the Willamette Valley.
Graceful and expansive, with ample dark fruit flavors of berry, cherry and currant.
The palate is silky and generous with a long, mineral, red-fruit and chocolate finish.
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Oregon’s Willamette Valley is the place we call home, our own unspoiled corner
of the world, 356 acres worth. We devote great efforts to cultivating and preserving our land
while reflecting its character and substance in each of our wines. Winemaker Joe Wright
and viticulturist Luke McCollom endeavor to craft wines that express the unique terroir
of the estate and celebrate each vintage.
Sustainability is at the core of our being. We are Salmon Safe, and our winery, vineyards,
and wines are LIVE certified. Solar power, woodland restoration, diverse crops,
and an extensive recycling program contribute to the daily, grateful efforts we make
to this land that we treasure and nurture at Left Coast Cellars.
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— LOT# 61 —
BEAUX FRÈRES VINEYARD & WINERY
2014 Code Name - “Zeppelin”
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name BEAUX FRÈRES
ava RIBBON RIDGE
winemaker GRANT COULTER
HARVEST 9/14
BOTTLING 8/15
ALC 14.1%
This wine, born of the remarkable 2014 vintage, was grown in the Ribbon Ridge portion
of the Chehalem Mountains. Specifically it is comprised from some of the oldest own
rooted vines in the original plantings of the Beaux Frères Vineyard.
Every once in awhile you run across a wine that somehow combines density
and power with elegance and a sense of weightlessness. We know them when we taste
them but they are rare and hard to describe. The normal fruit profiles and tasting notes
simply do not apply – they must be felt to be understood, tasted to be appreciated.
This wine is larger than life while at the same time seeming to be lighter than air. That is
why it has garnered the moniker “Zeppelin” around the winery. We invite you to taste
and experience this very special cuvée. There are five cases of this wine in existence
– this is your rare opportunity to own a “unicorn wine”.
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In 1987, Michael Etzel and brother-in-law, Robert Parker, purchased a
run-down pig farm on Ribbon Ridge and established The Beaux Frères Vineyard.
Since the first vintage in 1990, the philosophy remains the same – to produce
world class Pinot noir that represents the essence of the vineyard.
NOTES
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— LOT# 62 —
ST. INNOCENT WINERY
lot size 10 CASES
vineyard name SHEA
ava YAMHILL-CARLTON
winemaker MARK VLOSSAK
HARVEST 9/19 - 9/28/14
BOTTLING 2/9/16
ALC 14.2%
Of the six single vineyard Pinot noirs we produce, Shea Vineyard creates the most complex and
nuanced wines. They are dense, dimensional, and rich with flavor and extract. These Pinot noirs
emphasize weight with good acidity, layered flavors, well concentrated fruit, and terroir specific
flavors of dark, almost dried flowers with a rich forest-floor, morel, truffle undertone.
The Shea Pinot noirs I have produced have consistently out-lasted wines from other sites.
Shea Vineyard is located in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. The grapes for this wine come from
two blocks: Block 6 faces southeast on a hillside of shallow sedimentary soil at an elevation
of 450’ to 500’ planted with Pommard and 115. The Terrace Block is a very steep
southwest slope planted in 2002 with the Pommard clone.
The de-stemmed grapes were fermented in two Burgundy oak fermenters with no SO2,
allowing the fermentations to proceed naturally. After gentle pressing and settling, the wine
aged in French oak barrels, 28% of which were new, for 16 months before bottling by gravity
and without fining. This wine is a blend of the five best barrels and represents the best wine
we produced in 2014. It is carefully selected to most clearly express the terroir of the site,
the unique qualities of the vintage, and ageability. We produced 11 cases.
Shea Pinot noir has a broad range of red and dark red fruits, a distinct dried, dark flower
character with forest floor and mushroom notes. It is particularly complex and evolves
over time in the glass and for over two decades in the bottle.
Hearty dishes with some sweetness and richness like lamb chops or pork tenderloin match well
with the berry fruit and dark floral character of our most complex, nuanced, and layered Pinot noir.
It will benefit from decanting 1-2 hours before serving and can be aged up to 20 years.
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St. Innocent produces distinctive Pinot noirs with an emphasis on the complex
nuances of specific terroirs. This complexity is reflected in the aromas, flavors, and,
most importantly, textures that derive from a specific place in a specific growing season.
Our winemaking focuses on creating broad flavors and textures across your palate
as well as capturing balanced acidity. We use medium-size ferments and press based on
tannin and texture development. All single-vineyard Pinot noirs age in
French oak for 16 months, using a variety of coopers and low percentage of new wood.
NOTES
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— LOT# 63 —
MAISON ROY & FILS
2014 Grand Vin
lot size 5 CASES
winemaker JARED ETZEL
HARVEST 9/18/14
BOTTLING 1/5/16
ALC 14.2%
Maison Roy & Fils Grand Vin 2014 is a selection of barrels that we found particularly
exceptional, showing the purity and transparency of the fantastic 2014 vintage.
The 2014 Grand Vin is a quintessential expression of the Willamette Valley. Showing beguiling
complexity of red cherry, jasmine tea, and stone like mineral notes. Medium body with plenty of
concentration and ripe tannin to allow this wine to age gracefully through 2025.
Domaine Roy et Fils’ mission is to produce wines of purity and transparency at the
highest level from our land in Dundee and Carlton. We began in 2012 with Marc Roy and
Jared Etzel, who continue in their fathers’ footsteps who partnered to establish Beaux Frères
Winery in 1991. Over 20 years later, the two families have kept the same focus of producing
top quality wine through meticulous and almost obsessive work in the estate vineyards.
We will continue the tradition of making fine wine and are humbled by the opportunity
to work with two exceptional properties in one of the frontiers for premium Pinot noir.
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NOTES
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— LOT# 64 —
ALLORO VINEYARD
2014 Single Series Barrel Selection
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name ALLORO
winemaker TOM FITZPATRICK
HARVEST 9/23/14
BOTTLING 8/21/15
ALC 14.2%
The story begins at a very special location on our single vineyard estate in the Chehalem Mountains.
At 640 feet in the very northwest corner of our site is our “Winery Block”, a hilltop location that
breaks slightly south and seems to have been created specifically for optimal light capture. It is here
that we have Dijon clone 777 grafted to Riparia Gloire rootstock on Loess-derived, Laurelwood soil.
The combination of soil, clone, rootstock, and this special hilltop location work in concert to
consistently deliver Alloro’s most complex, balanced, dynamic, and complete Pinot noir wine.
In 2014, as in all years, we harvested all our individual blocks separately, vinified and put
them to barrel separately. To identify the selection that would be used for this special auction wine,
we meticulously combed through all of our estate barrels, looking for the elements needed to
showcase the very best expression of Alloro Vineyard’s personality. We were looking for elements
that would highlight both the intensity and concentration, as well as the subtlety, elegance,
and grace of this site. In the end, four barrels of our “Winery Block” were blended to create only
five cases of this very special 100% Alloro Vineyard Estate, single vineyard, single block,
single clone, single soil series wine. We are very proud to share this Alloro Vineyard Estate
“Single Series Barrel Selection” made exclusively for this auction.
This wine reveals black cherry and black raspberry, with vivid Italian spice, dried rose petal,
and hints of cinnamon, clove, and dark chocolate. The luscious mouth-feel has substantial
mid-palate weight and broad, silky texture that persists pleasurably on the palate. The bright
acidity acts in concert with this wine’s unique flavor profile to create a satisfying tension and
long finish that lingers with a potpourri of dark fruit, dried rose, and exotic spices.
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Alloro Vineyard is 70 acres of uniquely contoured, loess-derived, Laurelwood soil. Located on
a southwest-facing slope in Oregon’s Chehalem Mountains, this special place is the heart and soul
of our wines and is personally cared for by founder David Nemarnik. We are a boutique producer,
crafting all our wines from our sustainably farmed single vineyard site, which also hosts a diverse
mixture of many other crops, plants, and animals forming an extraordinary whole-farm setting.
Our winemaker, Tom Fitzpatrick, believes that a wine should be an “expression of place, at a moment
in time” and should capture the unique personality of a site as it is expressed in each vintage.
NOTES
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— LOT# 65 —
MONTINORE ESTATE
2014 Parsons’ Pinnacle
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard name MONTINORE ESTATE
winemaker BEN THOMAS
HARVEST 9/21/14
BOTTLING 12/25/15
ALC 13.5%
From a once-used barrel of a 25% whole cluster fermentation from the winemaker’s favorite
vineyard block of own-rooted Pommard from Laurelwood soils on our estate vineyard.
This was the first time using whole cluster in this block and it brought out a
candied spice to go along with the forest floor components the block normally features.
An elaborate wine that evolves with each sip.
Planted in 1982, Montinore Estate is home to 220 acres of certified Biodynamic vineyards,
winery, and tasting room. Rudy Marchesi took over operations from the founding family
in 2005 after over 25 years in the wine industry and managing Montinore for several years.
Since then, Rudy and his team have worked together to produce wines that have both
elegance and complexity. Employing Biodynamic farming practices in the vineyards produces
grapes with rich character. Thoughtful teamwork, native yeasts, and a true love of the craft
in the winery transform what the vineyards have to offer into our unique and flavorful wines,
true to their varietal and our special place in the Northern Willamette Valley.
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NOTES
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— LOT# 66 —
ARCHERY SUMMIT
2014 Aliquando Pinot noir
lot size 5 CASES
vineyard names RED HILLS & ARCUS ESTATES
ava DUNDEE HILLS
winemaker CHRIS MAZEPINK
HARVEST 9/14 - 9/19/14
BOTTLING 12/10/15
ALC 14.5%
Archery Summit has selected our favorite barrels from the best blocks on our famed
Red Hills Estate and Arcus Estate vineyards to produce this 2014 Pinot noir Cuvée.
Since its inception in 1993, Archery Summit has been devoted to crafting exceptional Pinot noir
from its 120 acres across six estate vineyards. Inspired by the remarkable growing conditions
provided by the Willamette Valley, our team approaches each step of the winemaking process
with particular thoughtfulness and care. Our philosophy is driven by a commitment to
understanding the intricacies and unique personalities of each of our estate vineyards,
allowing us to craft wines that vividly express their distinct places of origin. Over the past
20 years we have developed an international reputation for producing wines among the
finest and most luxurious of New World Pinot noir.
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PORTLAND
NEWBERG
McMINNVILLE
VVILLAMETTE VALLEY AVAs
CHEHALEM MTNS.
DUNDEE HILLS
SALEM
EOLAAMITY HILLS
McMINNVILLE
RIBBON RIDGE
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
YAMHILLCARLTON
CORVALLIS
EUGENE
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a grant from Travel Oregon
resources
Willamette Valley Wineries Association
www.willamettewines.com
503-297-2962
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TERMS
auction hours and additional information
The Willamette: Pinot Noir Barrel Auction begins at 1:30 p.m. and closes at 3:30 p.m.
on Saturday April 2, 2016 (the “Auction”).
Visit http://willamettewines.auction/ or contact the producing
winery if you would like particular information on a particular wine prior to the auction.
terms and conditions of sale
These Auction Terms, as amended by Willamette Valley Wineries Association (WVWA)
at any time via addendum or via oral announcements by a WVWA authorized representative
during the Auction, constitute the entire terms and conditions with respect to the sale
and purchase of wines made available during the Auction. No agent, representative,
or employee of WVWA shall have the right to waive or modify any of the Auction Terms
set forth herein unless such person is an authorized representative of WVWA.
By bidding, the bidder agrees to be bound by these Auction Terms. WVWA reserves
the right to amend these Auction Terms at any time.
Only licensed members of the trade and their guests, each of whom must be
registered in advance, will be allowed admission to the Auction or participate in
the Auction. All bidders must be licensed members of the wine trade who have
registered as a bidder and received a numbered paddle.
All statements of any nature, whether written or oral by auctioneer, WVWA,
or producing winery about any aspect of the auctioned wines are merely statements
of opinion by the auctioneer, WVWA or producing winery and do not in any way
constitute a warranty or representation, either express or implied, concerning
the quality of the wine or any other aspect of the wine. Such statements are not to
be relied upon by prospective purchasers as warranties or representations of fact,
and prospective bidders, by so bidding, acknowledge that they have inspected the
wines to their satisfaction and bid only on the basis of their own inspection,
evaluation and opinion of the wine being sold. All wine is sold “as is” and without
any warranty whatsoever, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to,
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose by the purchaser.
The highest bidder of record for each wine when the bidding is closed will be recorded
as the purchaser of the wine. The producing winery will be the seller and retains
sole discretion as to when and how to release the wine for delivery to the purchase.
Purchaser has no right to assign or otherwise transfer the right to take possession
of the wine to any other party without first obtaining permission of the producing winery,
who may grant or withhold permission in its sole discretion.
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Bids will be accepted only from registered bidders and may only be made by
numbered paddle issued to that bidder. WVWA and the auctioneer shall have
the right to reject any bid at any time prior to the fall of the hammer. No bid shall
be valid unless acknowledged by the auctioneer. Should a dispute arise between bidders
or should the auctioneer doubt the validity of any bid the auctioneer shall have the sole
and absolute right to resolve the dispute, re-offer, or withdraw the lot in question.
At the fall of the hammer, the highest acknowledged bidder shall be deemed to
have purchased the wine and thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility thereof.
In the absence of payment, the producing winery shall have the absolute right to
withhold release and delivery of the wine to purchaser until purchaser has paid in full.
In the event purchaser has paid in full, purchaser’s sole remedy for non-delivery of
the wine shall be limited to obtaining a refund of the purchase price.
Bidders and purchasers agree that the sale and delivery of wines via the Auction shall not
affect the rights of the producing winery to sell their own wines to any distributor of
their choosing or direct to consumers in bidder’s/purchaser’s state or the right of
producing winery to sell wines to any purchaser in said state. Bidder/purchaser agrees
to take whatever steps are necessary to protect the rights of the producing winery
outlined in this paragraph, including but not limited to the relinquishment
of any rights which bidder/purchaser may have under state law.
Any offer or sale, as well as any action or proceeding, related to or in connection
with the Auction shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Oregon.
Any offer or sale of wine related to or in connection with the Auction is subject to the
provisions of the Oregon Liquor Control Act and Federal Alcohol Administration Act,
and are offered and sold subject to the provisions of those laws.
payment and collection
Purchaser will submit full payment for all purchases directly to the purchasing winery for each wine
upon receipt of invoice. If for any reason out-of-state shipments or shipments within Oregon
cannot be arranged to the satisfaction of the producing winery and/or purchaser, the producing
winery has the sole discretion to provide the purchaser with a refund of the purchase price.
delivery
Shipping arrangements, expenses and insurance are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
Any shipment of wines out-of-state is the responsibility of the purchaser, who is solely
responsible for compliance with the laws and regulations of said state. The producing winery’s
sole responsibility for failure to tender delivery shall be a refund of the purchase price.
media coverage
As a condition of participating in the Auction, participant releases WVWA from any liability
connected with the reproduction, adaptation, display, publication, and distribution, in any
and all media whether now known or yet to be developed of any videos, photographs, or images
taken of the participant at the Auction, participant’s name, voice, likeness, city of residence,
and any other information regarding his/her participation in the Auction.
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