2015 Raptor Ridge ‘Estate’ Pinot Noir

Overview: A “mom & pop” producer now celebrating their 25th anniversary of production.
Vineyard: on the north side of the Chehalem Mountains in the pending “Laurelwood” AVA which is based on wind-blown and ice age derived loess soils over volcanic basalt. Organic farming practices.
Winemaking: destemmed whole berry and destemmed crushed whole berry ferments
Aging: 100% French oak for 10 months, 16% new
Production: 524 cases
Tasting notes: full-bodied, fresh plum, dark berries, dusty earth, rich mouthfeel