2015 Medici Vineyard Pinot Noir
Medici is one of the original vineyards in the Chehalem Mountains. It is situated on a south-facing Chehalem Mountain slope, just a few miles east of the J. Christopher winery. The oldest blocks were planted in 1976, producing lovely, distinctive Pinot Noir and Rielsing fruit. We took over the farming in 2015 and immediately converted it to organic viticulture. The old vines bring complexity and layers of minerality, with less of an emphasis on overt fruitiness, making this an ideal site for our style of winemaking.
91 points Wine Enthusiast
92 points Vinous
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Appellation | Chehalem Mountains |
| Vineyard | Medici |
| Alcohol | 0.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
Vinous
Dark red. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red fruits and succulent flowers, and peppery spice and smoky mineral notes add complexity. Silky, concentrated and focused, offering appealingly sweet raspberry, rose pastille and spicecake flavors that deepen as the wine opens up. Finishes long and spicy, with repeating red fruit and floral notes and sneaky tannins that add framework and gentle grip.
-- Josh Raynolds
