- 2015
2015 High Scoring Library Trio
A rare chance to try three older Pinot Noirs from the well-regarded 2015 vintage, now at an exceptional stage. Includes one bottle each:
- 2015 Clay Court Pinot Noir (Jory soil)
91 in Wine Spectator Magazine
92 in Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
91 Points in Wine Enthusiast
- 2015 La Bohème Pinot Noir (Willakenzie soil)
92 in Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
92 Points in Vinous
93 Points in Vinous
91 Points in PDWR
- 2015 Five Mountain Pinot Noir (Laurelwood soil)
91 in Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
92 Points in Vinous
92 Points in PDWR
These wines make for a fascinating horizontal tasting across soil types: three wines made with the same varietal, by the same winemaker from grapes grown on each of the three primary soil types here in the Willamette Valley.
Extremely limited availability. Not available by the single bottle.
Vintage
VINTAGE 2015 brought ideal conditions, leading to generous yields and exceptionally concentrated fruit. An early spring and clear weather led to a solid bloom that was three weeks early. Thinning is such an important tool for us to influence the course of ripening, and due to large initial cropsets, one we fully utilized in 2015. We thinned in early summer at our higher elevation sites, but waited until veraison to thin our lower elevation sites to slow down ripening and add “hang-time,” an important factor in the development of complex flavors in Pinot Noir.
Harvest 2015 was the earliest on record for the Northern Willamette Valley and we were a little stunned when our first fruit hit the crushpad on September 8th. Autumn brought relief from the heat with mild evenings and cool rainless nights that allowed for slow, even ripening. We harvested fruit that was absolutely pristine and perfectly ripe, at a gradual pace that allowed us to give our full attention to each block.
We are hopeful that 2015 is equally as good as the spectacular 2012 and 2014 vintages, and early signs indicate just that, with the wines showing moderate alcohols, balanced acids and great concentration.
Vineyard
Oregon has a wild geology shaped by volcanoes and floods, winds and time. This varied geology is one reason why the Northern Willamette Valley is an excellent area for growing grapevines. Today, the three dominant soil types for growing Pinot Noir in our region are Willakenzie, Laurelwood and Jory. It took us decades, but we now grow Estate Vineyards on each of these three soil types:
Willakenzie/marine sediment – Our Winery Estate (La Bohème, Roosevelt), Mount Richmond & Goodrich Vineyards
Laurelwood/windblown silt – Our Five Mountain & Windhill Vineyards
Jory/volcanic clay – Our Clay Court Vineyard
Our Soil Trilogies are a great way to experience three wines made with the same varietal, by the same winemaker from grapes grown on each of the three primary soil types here in the Willamette Valley.
Winemaking
Varies – see individual wines.
Viticultural & Enological Data
- Vine Age Varies - see individual wines.
