Growing Conditions
Said to be a Goldilocks vintage in Oregon; not too hot, not too cold and not too much rain! 2014 was, however, the warmest season on record in the Willamette Valley. Interestingly this was not due to high maximum temperatures, but rather higher than normal minimum temperatures. A warm spring and a little rain gave us an early bud-break and the season maintained warm temperatures throughout. Nighttime temps were well above normal accelerating ripening despite large crop loads, and harvest began at the very beginning of September. The dry weather inhibited disease pressure allowing us to receive a bountiful,
clean and quite ripe vintage.
Aging
6 months in a combination of new, 1-year-old and neutral French oak barrels from various coopers.
