2019 PINOT NOIR

Nemarniki Vineyard is a picturesque site in the Chehalem Mountains. A chance meeting occurred while winemaker Matt Vuylsteke rode his bicycle by the vineyard and met grower Diane Nemarnik. A long conversation led to many years of working together and a great friendship. Aromas dance between berry and cola in this concentrated style of Pinot Noir, which was built to age gracefully.

VINEYARD INFORMATION:

• 100% Chehalem Mountains AVA
• Planted in 2011
• Soil: Loess and Volcanic Basalt
• Pinot Noir Clones: 60% Pommard, 20% 115, 20% Wadensville
• Elevation: 630-750 ft.
• West facing
• Certifications: LIVE, Salmon Safe
• Hand-harvested on September 26 and October 1, 2019

WINEMAKING INFORMATION:

• 100% Pinot Noir
• 5 day cold soak
• 18.5 days on the skins
• 40% new Frenck oak

pH: 3.6
TA: 5.1 g/L
Alcohol: 12.6%