
2015 Founders' Selection Pinot Noir
Nose: Perfume, Raspberries, Black Cherries, and Ripe Plums.
Mouth: Raspberries, Coffee, Cola, Dark Chocolate, and Flint.
Harvest: 10/4-10/15/2015
Blocks: Blocks 08A (Dijon 115), 06 (Coury), 04C (Wadenswil)
pH: 3.66
Alcohol: 14.4% alc
AVA: McMinnville
Barrels: 100% French Oak
Year Planted: 1971
Total Production: 100 cases
A near twin to 2014, the 2015 vintage brought another extraordinary growing season to the Willamette Valley. It was a warm, dry season that provided concentrated and well-balanced fruit. Viticulturists posit that abundant yields in 2014 paved the way for another big harvest in 2015. Despite a fast and hot season, the vines showed no signs of tiring. With the wines showing balance between fruit, sugar and acidity, the harmony of the 2015 vintage sets the stage for some stellar Oregon wines.