Longplay Wine

• Region: Chehalem Mountains
• Variety: Chardonnay (White)

Our 2008 “Jory Slope” Chardonnay is crafted in an “old world” style: The must is slowly fermented at cool temperatures in neutral oak barrels to retain the wonderful fruit flavors the grapes from our own-rooted Wente vines exhibit in this steep, cool, yet sunny spot. The compressed growing season of the excellent 2008 vintage produced low yields and intense flavors. The resulting wine is both full-bodied and refreshing. A perfect… More

• Region: Willamette Valley
• Variety: Pinot Noir (Red)

The 2009 vintage was marked by significant swings in temperature throughout the growing season. A late-September heat-wave led to somewhat higher than optimal sugar levels while we waited for the flavors to develop. Dry weather throughout the picking window meant we had the luxury of choosing our harvest dates based on flavors rather than the meteorological forecast. The fruit was picked RIPE with exuberant cherry pie and plum flavors. Yields… More

• Region: Willamette Valley
• Variety: Pinot Noir (Red)

Lia’s Vineyard is a series of slopes and benches. Our “Jory Bench Reserve” highlights fruit from own-rooted Pommard and Wädenswil vines growing on a fine bench of Jory soil at the top of the vineyard. We picked these blocks on October 16th — and the fruit was delicious. To add a bit more character, we incorporated some 115, Mariafeld and Pommard that we had picked on October 9th. A two… More

• Region: Willamette Valley
• Variety: Pinot Noir (Red)

Our 2007 Lia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir is a delicate wine with a nose of strawberry, chocolate, coffee and black pepper. Red fruit and bright acidity lead on the palate followed by a pleasantly airy, lingering finish. Lovely floral notes and wonderful mouth feel complete the package. It is a pure expression of the 2007 vintage from our vineyard.Varieties 100% Pinot NoirLia’s Vineyard — Chehalem MountainsBottle Production 750 ml (Standard Bottle):… More