By focusing solely on Pinot Noir from the most prestigious vineyard sites in California and Oregon, and by vinifying each barrel separately by lot, clone, yeast and cooper, we champion individuality of place and intensity of flavor in each wine we produce.
Production & Technical Data
Release Date: June 2007
Cases Produced: 408 cases
Winemakers' Comments
The Hawk’s View Vineyard from the northern end of the Willamette Valley was once part of the Muirfield Vineyard but, because of a series of ownership changes, is now its own separate entity. During these ownership changes the vineyard size was greatly increased and it was planted to a multitude of different clones. We have selected one particular section of the vineyard as ours, on a decent slope with well-drained soils, and entirely planted to the Wadenswil clone. We picked the vineyard on October 12, 2005, harvesting only 3.2 tons out of 1.7 acres of fruit. We did a small saignee on the wine and then fermented it using native yeasts. Once in barrel, we selected only the finest barrels for the final wine, ending up with a mere 5 barrels produced of this vintage. This pretty, ruby colored wine showcases raspberries, earth, and a delicate hint of cinnamon and cherries. Honestly, it smells almost as much like a Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir as one from the Willamette Valley. Medium in weight in the mid-palate, this is a wonderful food wine because of its refreshing finish created by its mouthwatering acidity.
- Adam & Dianna Lee
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