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Illahe grüner veltliner introduces itself with light but dense aromas of dried peach, honey crisp apple, and fresh cedar board. This wine is fermented partially in acacia barrels which offer herbal flavors and complex texture. The palate also contains flavors of red grapefruit, graham cracker, and white nectarine. The balanced acid and strong mouthfeel create a beautiful wine ready for drinking or aging.
The aromatics are savory and significant while ethereal at the same time. A deep spicy earthy undertone in the nose of the wine features ripe strawberries, cherries and dark earth tones. The palate is lithe and unique with a balance of fresh herbs, wild berry concentration and mid-palate minerality—it really delivers for a base level Pinot. Drink up now or wait a few months, years, etc., but don’t miss this one!
Intriguing notes of fresh earth, oak leaves and pepper are woven together in the initial impression. Lifted, verdant tannins give this wine a firm structure for the vintage to showcase its characteristic spiciness. A vibrant and snappy Pinot that will shine and refresh when paired with curries, spetzatinas, and rich stews.
Alium explores another depth of expression from our ever-evolving Pinot Gris vineyard. Forty days of skin maceration roots Alium in an earthbound tone and bends Antiquum Farm's tropicality toward an herbaceous savory character, while the textural tension lends layers of density and intrigue.
An exquisite expression of our multi-faceted terroir, robust and perfectly balanced, the ‘Evenstad Reserve’ Pinot Noir offers a complete harmonious experience for the senses. A deep ruby hue resulting from a long, gentle extraction entices. The nose reveals bursting aromas of fresh blackberry and cherry compote. On the palate, the wine undulates with a velvety texture and composed tannins, with a crescendo of flavors from exotic spice, forest underbrush, freshly-cut mushrooms and dark fruit. Another truly exquisite offering to enjoy now, but also to cellar for graceful aging.
Stoller Dundee Hills Chardonnay is a mix of all the Chardonnay clones on our property. Whole cluster pressed to mitigate phenolics, delicate aromatics leap out of the glass. Showing notes of ripe pear, candied lemon, and jasmine on the nose, the palate is vibrant yet succulent. Flavors of mandarin orange, baked apple, and ginger along with hints of wet stone fill the front and mid-palate. The initial vibrancy winds down to a long soft finish.
Capitol Fizz is a dry, pink bubbly bottle of refreshment for workers, picnickers, fishers, makers, singers, and watchers of the western sunset. Picked early at harvest, it has lively acid and a pretty aroma enhanced by its sparkle and joined together with the feeling of seeing a rainbow behind a waterfall.
This bottle is equivalent to 1 flute of sparkling wine
This is a lovely, refreshing, and clean Chardonnay. There are wafts of fresh Asian pear and a delicate spice note, accompanied by a pleasing juiciness in the mouth. It’s like crunching in to a fistful of grapes. The texture and depth of this wine are compelling, and I love how vibrant it is on the palate.
Each year, Rob selects his absolute favorite lots of Pinot noir in the cellar and expertly blends them into the wine that is our crowning prize for that vintage – and calls it Autograph. Comprised of many of the Pinots he bottles as single vineyard designates, Autograph brings them all together in what he like to call “the whole symphony”.
COLORS
garnet
AROMAS
lots of fruit (cherry, strawberry, blackberry, raspberry), spice (warm spices [nutmeg, tamarind, cinnamon])
FLAVORS
sour patch kids zing, fruit, spice, and everything nice
This is a wine with deep, glowing garnet color, and inviting aromatics of dark berries like boysenberry and black raspberry, earth, and baking spice. The wine is bright on the front palate showing initial flavors of cranberry that evolve to tart cherry and earth with structured tannins on mid-palate and finish.
Light ruby-red. Aromas of fresh red berries, cologne, autumn leaves, crushed rock, and pungent moss lead. A soft palate follows packing plenty of flavor into each sip. Strawberry, raspberry and cherry are accented by tanned leather, fines herbes, and cinnamon.
From the Vineyards of Courting Hill, planted in 1983 with Pommard, Dijon 115, 667 and 777 clones, Mile Post 71 Pinot Noir is made by two dear friends who enjoy wine with a sense of place. One of their favorite locations is the Willamette Valley, Oregon.
There are lush red cherries and delicate baking spices on the nose, along with sneaky hints of lavender and honeysuckle. This is positively vibrant on the palate, bursting with freshness. The texture is supple with smooth tannins leading into the finish.
Roserock Pinot Noir is vibrant to the eye, with the clarity of a perfect ruby. A pop of cacao and cola leaps from the glass, evolving into a fresh, pure nose suggesting crushed spices, bright red fruit, and a hint of blackberry bramble. The essence of sweet dried cherries is complemented by silky tannins and aromatic depth, highlighted by cranberry and plum. It’s approachable now, and the light grip upfront hints at its potential longevity in the cellar.
They say nothing worth having ever comes easy. And Pinot Noir really likes to make us work for it. But in that perfect year, under the perfect set of circumstances, Pinot Noir will reward you with a celestial experience. This wine expresses forest floor fruit. Blackberry, blueberry, and raspberry round out the velvet balanced structure and in her finesse
This Pinot Gris is complex and expressive, offering notes of citrus blossom, honeydew melon, Asian pear and hints of minerality. This wine is fresh and vibrant but sufficiently creamy to achieve wonderful harmony and balance.
Dark black cherry in color, the 2018 Cumberland Reserve is perfumed with red roses, floral pastilles, dark cherry and black raspberry candies, savory garden herbs, sweet mushrooms, and meaty bouillon. This vintage is fresh and light on its feet; with good floral perfume and a generous persistence of ripe, crunchy red and dark fruits with fine ripe tannins and a stony mineral structure. Drink Now - 2025+. Alcohol: 13.5%
It is important to me to be present during the growing season to understand what and how the conditions the grapes have been created in. I spent a great deal of time visiting each site as the grapes ripen to access and evaluate what will eventually come into the winery and decide when to pick, the most important decision I make. For this reason I choose vineyards that are close by. Sunnyside is my furthest flung, just south of Salem and takes me about 45 minutes to get there. Lucy and Tom’s fruit and resulting wine is so compelling that the extra time to get there is well worth it. Elegant and yet still muscular, this vineyard produces amazing wine year in and year out. tasting notes - This wine offers a full rich nose, cinnamon, cedar and new leather. Great density on the palate, rich but with a focused palate as the acid holds this wine in perfect tension. Flavors are explosive, fresh. The structure here is based more on its acidity than tannins, though the tannins are there they just melt on your tongue. This wine has great length to accompany its generosity.
Luxuria gives voice to the rich baritone of Antiquum Farm. Firmly earth-rooted, its tannic structure provides the foundation for unparalleled power and depth in a Willamette Valley Pinot Noir.
Luxuria is a broad, open-textured, and velvety Pinot Noir. The deeper soils in this part of the vineyard endow the fruit with a generous and rich complexity
There is more Chardonnay planted in the world than any other white wine on planet earth. Considered to be both an easy-drinking, ice cube-worthy experience as well as the most coveted, collectible wines. Our story with chardonnay begins many many moons ago with the volcanic soils that cover the hillsides and mountains of our valley. Fresh cool fruit of apple skins and mineral combine with zestful acid. From crab to chicken to poached salmon to creamy cheeses this wine stands up to a diverse array of foods.
This solid, fruity, generous wine pushes bold flavors of white peach and melon into a rich mid-palate. Highlights of lemon verbena and hints of mint accompany the expected floral scents and lightly soapy character of this distinctive grape. Drink this over the next two years while its freshness is at its best.
The Lemelson Willamette Valley Pinot noir is a blend made to capture the freshness of the vintage. To achieve this, barrels were selected roughly halfway through our more standard 15 months of barrel aging and bottled early so we could preserve the bright fruit character. Additionally, second year oak barrels were preferentially selected to achieve pleasant oak nuances while not overpowering the blend. The resulting wine is thus modestly oaked and fruit focused. The purity of the raspberry and cherry fruit coupled with notes of forest floor and dried flower makes this wine an excellent dinner companion.
A wine of depth and presence, this Pinot slowly unfolds with an elegant intensity that highlights blueberry and raspberry flavors, laced by crushed stone and savory tarragon as this builds toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2032
Our award-winning Pinot Gris is a versatile crowd pleaser with intensely fruit-forward aromas. It opens beautifully with notes of pomelo, honeydew melon, and peaches and cream. The mid-palate is soft and plush, with flavors of lemon tart, green apple and citrus pith. A bright, cleansing acidity offers a quenching finish.
The fresh and clean palate of this wine makes it highly versatile and beloved all year round. Chill it down for a palate cleansing aperitif or pair it with just about any meal, especially veggie kabobs, grilled halibut or leafy salads.
This wine offers an incredibly expressive bouquet, with pronounced aromas of red cherries that burst forth, intertwined with layers of spicy notes and a subtle hint of black tea. There's a fragrant herbal element that adds depth, harmonizing with an abundance of sweet, ripe fruits. On the palate, it reveals a delightful interplay of blackcurrants and a touch of plum, underscored by a peppery spice that lends a delightful kick. The fine-grained tannins provide a structured backbone, while the wine maintains a fresh and lively character throughout the mid-palate. As it lingers, additional layers unfold, revealing hints of wild bramble and a gentle infusion of baking spices, leaving a lasting impression on the senses.
Pale straw color with glistening edges. Aromas of ripe pear, fresh cantaloupe and honeysuckle fill the glass. Juicy flavors of just ripe pear, wild honey and pineapple are framed by a balance of viscous texture and clean, racy acidity. This wine will age beautifully through the next decade.
Lively with bright acidity, aromas of supple red cherries and mocha, with a hint of maple syrup, waft from the glass. On the palate this vintage mirrors the nose, showing flavors of pronounced red cherry, strawberry and hints of rhubarb. Well balanced, mid-palate the wine expresses a roundness filled with Crème Brule and finishes smooth with notes of dark chocolate and creamy caramel.
Stone fruit, ripe melon and candied orange on the nose that mix in with bright, crisp citrus and honeycomb notes on the attack. The back palate mixes racy notes of white pineapple and Asian Pear that finish with a balanced salinity
When Alsatian clones of Pinot blanc became available in Oregon, a small test plot was planted in Eyrie’s Sisters Vineyard. The block was doubled in the late 1990s. The crop is picked by hand, destemmed, pressed, and run to small stainless steel tanks to ferment and age. We take a slow approach; our Pinot blanc ages 3-4 times longer than most commercial versions before bottling. This delicious dry rendition lightly carries the texture of extended lees contact while remaining crisp, fruity, and complex on the palate. Pairs well with oysters and raw foods. Certified organic.
Bright and aromatic with notes of pomegranate, orange zest, bright cherries, and dried herbs. This wine perfectly emphasizes the essence of the Willamette Valley
Roserock Zéphirine Pinot Noir gets right to the point: it is a fragrant, complex, exuberant expression of our vineyard, and its potential longevity is inspiring. On the nose, black currants, violet and lavender invite exploration. On the palate, juicy blue/black notes of wild berries and subtle earthiness wrap around a touch of spice. The tannins are firm yet elegant, providing a smooth mouthfeel and a long, satisfying finish.
This wine represents a pure expression of what makes the Dundee Hills unique; a mosaic from our estate, this wine is a mix of all the Pinot Noir clones from our vineyard. This is a classic Oregon Pinot Noir with notes of dried Rainier cherry, dark chocolate, and flint on the nose. The palate bursts with splashes of blueberry, citrus rind, and plush tannin, ending in a seamless descent of cherry tart and baking spice. Share this wine on a Thursday evening to cheers the little wins in life. Drink now through 2030.
A charming, light golden rose color and unique hibiscus tea and rose hip tones. Slight wisps of lavender, violets, and tea rose intermingle with citrus, river stone, and steel. A layered, tannic texture compliments and supports the profile of this unique and intriguing expression of Pinot Gris
This wine is made with a grape only occasionally encountered in Oregon. Auxerrois is native to the Alsace region of France where it is known for making lean, mineral driven wines with crisp apple and pear flavors.
Mt. Jefferson Cuvée is a blend of the Cristom estate Pinot Noir vineyards along with exceptional fruit we source from neighboring vineyards in the Willamette Valley. These contributing sites have been thoughtfully selected over the years, and are planted on a variety of soil types, elevations and aspects, representing the Willamette Valley Appellation as a broader whole. Each of these vineyards are farmed by committed winegrowers we are proud to partner with, with each site adding to the character, fruit, and structure of the wine, giving “Mt. Jeff” its deserved reputation as one of the most stylistically consistent Pinot Noirs in the world.
Bright ruby-red. Highly expressive, spice-accented red and blue fruit preserve, sassafras, earth and lavender scents show wonderful clarity and mineral lift. Sweet and energetic on the palate, offering intense black raspberry, boysenberry and cherry cola flavors that deepen steadily with air while maintaining vivacity. This weighty yet nervy Pinot finishes with powerful, spicy thrust and silky, slowly building tannins that fold smoothly into the wine's strikingly persistent fruit and floral notes. This one-off bottling is made from all of the vineyards from which the winery draws Pinot Noir, with a third of the fruit coming from Ribbon Ridge; one-third new French oak.
A 2019 with an old soul - this wine is heady, earthy and elegant. A subtle attack of dried rose and baked strawberry aromatics on the nose is followed by warm baking spices and Turkish tobacco. The palate adds complex layers of Aztec cacao, black tea leaves and ripe Bing cherries. Vivid impressions of crushed stones and forest floor give the wine footing and definition to its sense of place. Velvety tannins caress a mouthwatering, bright and lifted finish. The Pelos Sandberg is mesmerizing now and will continue to evolve and mature for years to come.
The wine leads with aromatics of caramel apple, lemon zest, white flower and ginger spice. The delicate oak adds an extra layer of complexity with whiffs of cinnamon and roasted marshmallow. On the palate, this Chardonnay is supple, elegant and in excellent balance with its crisp, natural acidity which leads into a long and mineral finish. This wine should age beautifully over the next several years in bottle.
Bon Sauvage presents aromas of cigar box, cedar chest, forest floor, fennel, earth, and erratic stone leads into a pallet of lingonberry, blueberry, violet, cranberry, and raspberry seed. This pinot is structured with fine tannin and finishes with clove, tobacco, and fresh cut fir. This pinot will age well for at least 10 years to come.
This wine delivers a lovely core of black cherry-candy fruit accompanied by light, refined tannins and balanced acidity. It is a perfect choice for near-term drinking.
Pale ruby-purple in color with notes of warm cranberries, rose petals and dusty earth with a raspberry tart undercurrent. Medium to full-bodied, it has a lovely backbone of freshness textured by chewy tannins, finishing with good expression and length.
A Landform is a natural and exceptional feature of the solid surface of the Earth. In our world, Landform is a reaffirmation of our commitment to creating wines that evoke a sense of place. With an emphasis on quality and experience, this grassroots project extends the Grounded Wine Co. landscape to bring you our latest terroir-driven wine, a unique Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon.
After being hand harvested, the pinot noir grapes remained on skins for 48 hours prior to a long and hard pressing. The juice settled overnight and then was racked into a fermenter with the whole sauvignon blanc berries. The ferment remained under a submerged cap for 18 days prior to a final pressing. The wine was then aged in neutral french oak barrels for ten months, prior to hand bottling.
Each year we make a Chardonnay Pet Nat and it is always one of our favorites. We bottled this wine that was fermented in 50% neutral French oak and 50% tank until it was just about dry. We then racked it all into one large tank and dropped the temperature down to stop fermentation so we could bottle after harvest. Once we were ready, we raised the temperature back up and allowed the wine to kick off, finally bottling it while it was still fermenting and had 11 g/L residual sugar. The result is salty, delicious, and quaffable bubbles.