Nose
Quintessential Oregon aromatics powered by a myriad of dense dark red fruits, blackberry, crushed rock and iron perfumed by violets, cinnamon stick and anise with underpins of leather and sage.
Palate
When Wadensville is cropped low, as it should be, it has a Volnay-like strawberry and cherry character – and this wine certainly fits that characteristic. A big sweet kiss of strawberry and cherry with spice and earth. Drink it over the next 5-6 years."
Growing Conditions
From one of the most prestigious vineyards in New World Pinot Noir, placing it squarely among the elite terroirs, Shea Vineyards consists of 140 dry farmed hillside acres located in Oregon’s sub-appellation, Yamhill-Carlton. Yamhill-Carlton is situated in a rainshadow where storms often miss, leaving excellent dry conditions for Pinot Noir. The soil is characterized by shallow sedimentary Willakenzie topsoil over fractured sandstone subsoil. These soils tend to display darker fruit with concentrated blackberry and plum highlighted with notes of earth, pepper and minerals.
Appearance
The wine exhibits a lovely medium-dark ruby color.
