Our Wines
Every vineyard has a story to tell. The French call it terroir, the sum of the geographical and climatological effects that influence each grape and in the end, the wine made from it.
Our vision is to make world-class artisan wines in a classic French style right from the heart of the Rogue Valley.
Current Releases
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2022 Estate Pinot Noir
Deep ruby in color and seductively aromatic on the nose, our 2022 Estate Pinot Noir is a triumph. On the palate, a distinctive combination of bright cherries and blackberries backed by notes of caramel and underlayed by a delightful meaty richness. This medium-bodied wine shows zestful acidity and firm tannins.
James Suckling: 91 Points
Sommelier's Choice Awards: 92 Points
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2023 Estate Rosé de Pinot Noir
Our hand-picked, single vineyard 2023 Estate Rosé de Pinot Noir is a symphony of summertime smells and flavors. It is deep blush in color with a refreshing nose of white peach and delicate florals. On the palate, it brings a delightful mix of strawberries and stone fruit set against a background of terroir-rich minerality.
James Suckling: 90 Poins
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2021 Pinot Noir, Block One
Grown in the difficult soils of the Rogue Valley, our 2021 Block One Pinot Noir is produced in an Old World style using specially selected Burgundian yeasts. It offers lovely, layered aromatics of fresh raspberries, red currant jelly with a backdrop of flinty minerality from our rocky soil.
Wine Enthusiast: 91 Points
James Suckling: 91 Points
Double Gold medal winner at the 2023 Oregon Wine Experience!
All About Our Vineyard
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The property resides at the foothills of the mountains to the north and east that locally rise to just over 3000 ft. Elevations across the property average approximately 1575 ft, ranging from roughly 1450 to 1750 ft. The property has wide range of slopes from flat over many sections in the central and southwest sections to over 60% slopes the upland zones. As a result of the undulating landscape, the property has a full range of aspects (slope exposure).
Block I has an average elevation of 1625 ft and range of 30 ft across its ~14 acre extent (1610-1640 ft). The slopes are relatively gradual, averaging ~4% with some flat zones and some zones up to ~11%. Block I has an average aspect of 155° or SSE, but with the flatter areas having no dominant exposure direction.
Block II has an average elevation of 1575 ft, but ranges 125 ft over its ~10 acre extent (1525-1650 ft). Due to the greater relief, Block II is steeper than Block I, averaging ~17% with an estimated range of 6-28% depending on the exact block limits. Block II has an average aspect of 225° or SSW, ranging from 170° to 270° (S to W).
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Agate-Winlo soil complex is the predominant soil type in the 25 acres of Block I and Block II:
The Agate series consists of moderately deep to a duripan, well drained soils that formed in stratified alluvium. Agate soils are the mound area of patterned ground on fan terraces and have slopes of 0 to 15 percent.
- Light olive brown in color. Dry, indurated, nearly continuous cemented silica laminae on surface and on vertical surfaces. 40-55% gravel; 10-20% cobbles. Neutral 6.6pH.
The Winlo series consist of shallow to pan somewhat poorly drained soils that formed in alluvium. They are on fan terraces and have slopes of 0 to 3 percent. They are the intermound soil on a pattern ground landscape.
- Light olive brown in color. Extremely gravelly coarse sandy loam; dry, slightly hard, very friable, nonsticky and nonplastic; 40-55% gravel; 10-20% cobbles. Neutral 6.6pH.
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Annual Precipitation: 18.5-25.5 inches
Growing Season Average Temperature: 62-64°F
Growing Degree Days: 250-270
Frost-Free Growing Season Length: 145-159 days
Average Maximum Temperature: 88.5°F (July)
Average Minimum Temperature: 28°F (January)
The Rogue Valley AVA
The Rogue Valley is a sun-drenched, fertile playground for outdoor adventures, fine dining, world-renowned theater and music, and more. Comprised of three distinct valleys with progressively warmer micro-climates, the region successfully grows both cool- and warm-climate varieties so you can enjoy Rogue Valley wine with everything.
Predominant Varietals:
Cabernet Sauvignon | Syrah | Viognier | Pinot noir | Chardonnay | Pinot gris