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2019 All Hands Gewurztraminer Petillant Naturel

White

OR - Elkton
Alcohol 12.2%
Our 2019 gewurztraminer used for this special sparkling wine was sourced from two sites within the Elkton Oregon AVA, both planted in 1983, Bradley Vineyard and Anindor Vineyard. My wife Sue decided that we should do something fun with this wine and I had to go along with that. I’m glad I did. Pet-Nat, short for Petillant Natural is a wine that is bottled while still fermenting, with just the right amount of sugar left to continue fermenting in bottle to create the carbonation. The name comes from the fact that when it needs to be bottled a panic call goes out to assemble at the winery to get the job done, thanks to all hands. This wine is pale yellow, with abundant persistent bubbles. The aromas evoke the essence of summer, lilac, jasmine, ripe pear, with some exotic leeche and pithy citrus notes. Take a sip and you get the ripe fruit flavors with the crisp citrus and added herbal complexities. The finish is amazing and carries all of those impressions on and on and on. Pair with sashimi, ripe blue cheese or soy and ginger salmon, just a couple of ideas for starters, once you taste this you will want to embark on a special journey. It’s pretty killer, and to think I never wanted to make a sparkler, thanks Sue! 112 cases bottled by hand, October 30, 2019 13.7 % Alc. By Vol. 6.7g/L TA 3.16pH 9.7g/L RS
$27.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2018 Whale Song, Sparkling Blanc de Noir

White

OR - Elkton
Alcohol 12.2%
2018 “Whale Song” Sparkling Wine Ferris Wheel Estate Vineyard, Elkton Oregon This is a method champenoise blanc de noir brut nature made with pinot noir from our own estate vineyard. Our site is in the Coast Range at 1000’ elevation and only 25 miles from the coast, very cool indeed. We thought it natural to name this wine Whale Song, celebrating our theme of Orcas, also our business name. Only upon researching Orca did we learn that from the Latin it means shaped like a barrel or cask! The wine has a lovely pale straw color and the mousse is tiny bubbles that continue to well up from the bottom of the glass. The yeasty aromas also show some surprising red fruits, bright cherry to go along with a creamy, peachy, floral garden of gardenias and honeysuckle. The attack is awakening, crisp and effervescent with tangy acidity. The flavors mirror the aromas with a good dose of citrus, lemon chiffon and lime zest. The finish is long, dry, tart and very appealing. Oysters anyone, or sushi! We are very pleased to share this wine with you, our first effort at method champenoise, and as our back label says, no excuses needed to pop a cork, let it spout and sing to you! En tirage 6-25 18, riddled, disgorged, corked, wired August 2019 56 cases bottled Alc. 12.2%
$54.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2019 All Hands Riesling, Petillant Naturel

White

OR - Elkton
Alcohol 12.2%
Beginning with our first vintage in Oregon 2002, we have sourced riesling from the Bradley Vineyard planted by John and Bonnie Bradley in 1983. Elkton on the main stem Umpqua River has a very cool, coastal climate, ideal for this variety, first planted in Elkton way back in 1972. This is our second attempt at a sparkling version of the noble riesling grape. Our 2018 was so good and well received that this project will continue. Petillant Naturel, as the name implies, is just that, wine bottled before fermentation is complete, finishing in the bottle to create the bubbles, nothing added, nothing taken away. The wine is a lovely pale yellow color and the bubbles are tiny and persistent. The aromas arising show crisp tart green apple, quince, a jasmine floral quality with some bosc pear notes. In the mouth the flavors explode into full summer fun with cascading flavors of the crisp tart apple, melon and nectarine with a lingering saline quality that adds to the intrigue. This wine is made for casual enjoyment, at the beach, on the deck, starting a meal, or just kicking back and enjoying with friends anytime. As you empty the bottle, you will find the sediment at the bottom and the last glass or two will be cloudy. Not to worry, it’s natural and good for you. Only 121 cases bottled when the wine told us to, October 29, 2019 Alc. 12.2%
$27.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2022 Pinot Gris

Pinot Gris/Grigio

OR - Elkton
Alcohol 13.3%

pH 3.21
Titratable Acid 6.9g/L

Bottling Date 3/23
Wine Enthusiast 88pts

From the Elk Valley Vineyard & Anindor Vineyard in Elkton. Lovely pale shimmering gold with aromas of white peach, cantaloupe, lemon zest and floral hibiscus notes.Great as a sipper, and pairs very well with full bodies cheeses, seafood and poultry presentations
$20.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2021 Scarlet Cuvee'

Pinot Noir Rosé

OR - Umpqua Valley
Alcohol 13.9%

pH 3.49
Titratable Acid 5.9

Bottling Date April 2022
We make our rose by using the traditional saignee method, from the French “to bleed.” This is a technique to remove some juice from the vat of destemmed grapes. For us this means taking a very small proportion of juice from all of our different pinot noir lots, “bleeding” the fermenters after two days of skin contact, before the conversion of sugar to alcohol begins. In this way, our rose of pinot noir always represents a snapshot of our entire vintage. The wine is then fermented in stainless steel barrels. This wine has a lovely pale ruby, pink, salmon tinged color. The aromas summon thoughts of the first warm summer days with scents of rainier cherries, ripe melon, wild flowers and herb garden. The wines acidity nicely compliments these fruit and herbal characters. There is a pleasant, full mouthfeel that goes on and on. Don’t let this pink wine fool you, this is a dry, serious rose. Enjoy this wine chilled with savory cheese dishes, fresh fruits, a sandwich, or just sip by itself and add enjoyment to your beautiful day. 286 cases bottled April 22, 2022 13.9% Alcohol by Volume dry 5.9g/L TA 3.49pH
$20.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2018 Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc

OR - Elkton
Alcohol 13.6%

pH 3.14
Titratable Acid 7.1
2018 sauvignon blanc Umpqua Valley Scott and Kathy West farm these grapes at their Amaranth Vineyard 8 miles east of Oakland Oregon. Their site is in the shadow of Mount Scott and gets a cooling flow of air that is ideal for this variety. Their shallow soils keep the vine vigor in check producing small intense clusters. The fruit was whole cluster pressed, and after settling was fermented in a combination of old neutral French oak barrels and stainless steel. Our goal with this variety is to shoot for an Old World style, preserving the acidity and with a full, rich texture. The color is a light straw. The aromas lean towards green notes of fresh mown hay, herb notes of chamomile and lemon thyme, with compelling fruits of green apple, quince and yellow plum. The flavors carry on with all of this complex mix, with a sweet fruit entry and a tangy acid fullness. The mouthfeel is full of energy, without being cloying. The aftertaste persists very long and pleasantly. This wine pairs very well with goat cheese as an aperitif. We also enjoy fowl in any preparation or fresh fish and shellfish, raw, seared or grilled. Bottled 232 cases 13.1%ABV 3.14pH 7.1g/L TA
$20.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2020 Fleur de Lis, White Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

OR - Elkton
Alcohol 13.7%

pH 3.39
Titratable Acid 7.2g/L

Bottling Date 3/21
Wine Enthusiast Editor's 91

91 points Wine Enthusiast -Editors Choice The winter of 19-20 was mild and dry. Spring was cool with April frosts that resulted in low fruit sets. Summer saw moderate heat until extreme Labor Day winds and fires causing smoke to settle in and effect the grapes. Harvest occurred on October 7, when we brought the fruit into the winery very cold in the early morning, and whole cluster pressed this lot for our white pinot noir. We settle the juice and then rack into a mix of older neutral French oak barrels and the large format puncheons for fermentation with 10% new oak. The wine is aged on the yeast lees, sur lies aging and we feel that this plus the small percentage of new French oak adds a pleasing spice component and enhances the mouthfeel. The wine is a very pale straw color, this the result of some necessary smoke taint fining. The aromas have stone fruit notes, white pear, with some Rainier cherry, lime, fennel and wild herbs. These fruit flavors are apparent on tasting with a nice savory crispness helping to round out the white fruit flavors. The wine is fairly big, lush and round in the mouth. Pair this wine with your favorite pan seared fish with a wine and lemon reduction. It would also work well grilled fish or chicken. The mouthfeel is rich enough to stand up to creamy, cheesy dishes as well. 275cs bottled March 2021 Retail $25 13.8%ABV pH3.39 7.2g/L TA dry white wine
$27.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2018 Coastal Cuvee, white wine blend

White Blend

OR - Elkton
Alcohol 13.1%

pH 3.19
Titratable Acid 7.2
We put this blend together to delight your senses, to give you what we feel are the best attributes of each component of the blend, and to experiment with the interplay between them. The blend is composed of gewurztraminer, riesling, pinot gris and sauvignon blanc. When trying the blend with our focus groups, all made comments about the sea and the crisp spray of the ocean, mixing with the earthiness of the shoreline. So, Coastal Cuvee was born. The wine is a shimmering pale yellow, with golden and green highlights. The aromas that first strike you come from the spicy gewurztraminer, then the floral contributions of riesling with green apple from the gris and finally the herbal, citrus notes of the sauvignon blanc make themselves known. This harmonious combination is echoed in the flavors of this wine. The wine has a hint of sweetness upon entry, that is well balanced by the long crisp and tangy finish. Just plain delicious and fun, fun, fun. We crafted this wine for pure hedonistic enjoyment. Grab a bottle for any time you have to chill with friends or family, at the beach, back yard or around the picnic table.
$16.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2018 Riesling

Riesling

OR - Elkton
Alcohol 12.2%
Our 2018 riesling comes from two vineyards in Elkton planted in 1983, adjacent to one another, Bradley and Anindor. Both had used cuttings from the original Ken Thomason Elkton planting dating to 1972. These west facing slopes have windblown soils originating in the Cascades, Coast Range and Siskiyous, carried to Elkton by the Umpqua River. Their sites have proven to be excellent for this late ripening variety and our cool maritime climate here in Elkton allows for full flavors and aromatics to develop. This wine opens with aromas of ripe pears and green apple with hints of tangerine, lime and sweet honeysuckle. The entry is crisp and racy and as the wine warms in your mouth all of these fruit flavors emerge and the texture becomes more supple. The finish is very pleasing and lingering. Riesling is such a versatile wine to pair with so many different cuisines. Right now I can see this matching well with sushi, spiced duck breast, cheese souffles, brats, simple sautéed fish preparations, soft cheeses and fruit or a BLT. BBQ sauce. Production: 168 cases Alcohol: 12.2% ABV Total Acidity: 8.7g/L pH: 2.92 RS: 1.07%
$18.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2022 Gewurztraminer

Gewurztraminer

OR - Elkton
Alcohol 13.4%
Fruit aromas highlight exotic tropical fruits beginning with candied quince, followed by interesting tangerine, lychee, and with savory spices of cardamom and a touch of fennel. This full bodied wine lingers upon your palate with a pleasant, tingly finish. We love this wine with sushi and spicy curry dishes. And don't forget blue cheese!!
$20.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2014 Treats Sweet Style Riesling

Riesling

OR - Elkton
Alcohol 11%
In the warm 2014 vintage we were offered an opportunity that we had not had before. The Bradley Vineyard, one of our most prized sources since 2002, was able to ripen riesling to a degree of sugar that we had not experienced. So, for the first time, we were able to make a naturally sweet style riesling. The wine is a shimmering light gold in color. The wine has aromas of sweet summer blossoms, honeysuckle and jasmine, with ripe quince, apricot and banana notes. The flavors are a full on rendition of all of these delightful aromas. The wine is very full and lush, but tempered and balanced by ample acidity. The mouth feel is very long and sustained by the combinations of the richness and the acids. Dishes with both sweet and savory flavors will work very well with this wine. Pork glazed with honey and soy, or chicken satay, should give you some ideas. The wine is versatile enough that it could be used with asiago, gruyere, or gouda for an aperitif at the beginning of the meal, or for a light dessert at the end.
$22.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2021 Bench Lands Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

OR - Elkton
Alcohol 13.3%

pH 3.65
Titratable Acid 5.1
Hope our new packaging is pleasing. We retained aspects of our color palette emphasizing the soils of our region, with a different kind of look, suggestive of the terroirs of our vineyard sources. Our Bench Lands is 100% pinot noir utilizing fruit from several different vineyards, all growing along benches of the Umpqua River. Within these vineyards we have selected blocks and clonal types that work well together in this harmonious blend. These soils are very diverse mixes of alluviums deposited along the Umpqua, originating in the three mountain ranges that encircle this river valley, the Klamath -Siskiyous, the Cascades and the Coast Range. These are well drained sandy, loamy and gravelly soils. The ’19 growing season started off well, with good weather thru bud break and flowering. It was very dry, but that did not seem to have an ill effect on the grapes ripening here in Elkton. There were a couple of high heat events, but those did no harm. This wine has a lovely translucent ruby color. The aromas arising from the glass show bright bing cherry, some ripe plums with spice notes that remind of clove, cinnamon and nutmeg. In the mouth some tart strawberry, red beets and blueberry notes compliment the other fruit flavors along with a tangy, bright richness. The finish is long and full, with all of the components lingering upon your palate. This is a great food wine to be paired with most anything of your imagination, from rich cheeses, salmon, roast pork, fowl, pastas and hearty stews.
$27.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2020 Tripper Pinot Noir "Perserverence Furthers"

Pinot Noir

OR - Umpqua Valley
Alcohol 13.6%

pH 3.75
Titratable Acid 5.6/L TA
This is a wine inspired by recognizing the human role of our rapidly changing planet. Wine profoundly connects us to our land by expressing the unique attributes of our vineyards and the weather they experience throughout the year. Despite being far from our vineyards, the 2020 fires in Oregon left a small signature on this wine and reminds us of our responsibilities in the stewardship of our planet to future generations.
$26.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2018 Hundredth Valley Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

OR - Elkton
Alcohol 13.7%
This vineyard has become one of our Elkton Oregon vineyard designated offerings as a prime example of what pinot noir can achieve in our cool coastal climate. Hundredth Valley’s name is derived from the Umpqua Valley’s nickname, the Hundred Valleys of the Umpqua. The vineyard sits upon an alluvial bench above Elk Creek, one mile east of its confluence with the Umpqua River, making it the most western of these hundred valleys as the mighty Umpqua flows to the Pacific. We chose to incorporate equal amounts of Dijon clone 828 and Pommard for the vineyard designate wine. 2017 was characterized by a very cold winter and a cold and damp spring, delaying the start of growth and resulting in lighter style wines than we had seen in the previous 4 seasons, all record breaking warm vintages. The wine is a pale, transparent garnet in color with beautiful legs after swirling. The aromas have a savory quality, with fruit notes of blueberry, red currants and an interesting red beet note. With airing pleasing spice and toast notes emerge from the French oak barrels we use for elevage. The flavors are dominated by the red fruits, and some cherry cola that combines well with the umami savoriness of warm fruit and spicy oak. The mouthfeel is moderately full. In the mouth the wine then starts to express just enough acidity to carry the fruit and spice components to a satisfying finish. This lighter vintage would pair well with glazed ham, pasta dishes or veggie pizzas with pecorino cheese. 170 cases bottled 13.7%ABV 4.9TA 3.74pH
$38.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2018 Bradley Vineyard Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

OR - Elkton
Alcohol 14.2%
2018 Bradley Vineyard pinot noir Elkton Oregon AVA Since moving to Elkton in 2002, to grow and make cool climate wines, the Bradley Vineyard has been an important grape source. The vineyard planted in 1983 by John and Bonnie Bradley is on a west facing bench one mile east of Elkton. The vine cuttings were obtained from Ken Thomason, the pioneer of modern viticulture for Elkton, who identified our perfect climate for pinot noir and cool climate whites and began planting his vineyard in 1972. The Bradley soils are ancient alluvial siltstone and sandstone laid down by the Umpqua River. The winter of 17-18 was mild and dry. Spring was cool, with a warm dry bloom period with good fruit sets. The growing season was warm, but with no real heat spikes. Harvest for this pinot noir was September 30. The color, a lovely, bright transparent garnet, shimmers in the glass. This wadensvil clone of pinot noir has aromas highlighted by a warm savoriness of ripe blackberries, cherries, tart cranberry with some vanilla, toast and baking spices from our French oak aging. The flavors continue with the ripe fruit impressions adding some currant and tart red raspberry. The mouth feel is full and the underlying tannins contribute to a pleasingly long finish, rounded out with a hit of complimentary acidity. The fruit, acid and tannin structure of the wine cries out for summer BBQ’s and when the sun starts to set sooner, savory stews and herb roasted fowl. 349 cases bottled under Stelvin September 2020 14.2% ABV 3.73pH 5.1g/L TA
$38.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2018 Ferris Wheel Estate Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

OR - Elkton
Alcohol 12.8%

pH 3.78
Titratable Acid 5.3g/L

Bottling Date 9/20
Wine Enthusiast 90 pts Harvest occurred October 12, 2018. Our Vineyard site is 1000' elevation and only 25 miles inland for the Pacific.The aromas capture bright red cherry, red raspberry with some ripe plum and toasty oak spices in the background.The full round mouthfeel, with a bit of tannin grip, captures all of these flavors with some added sweet notes of candied cranberries with their touch of pleasant acidity. Our favorite pairing is of course, salmon!
$44.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2022 Norther Reach Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

OR - Umpqua Valley
Alcohol 13.8%

pH 3.59
Titratable Acid 5.6g/L

Bottling Date 9/23
Our 2022 Northern Reach pinot noir comes from three vineyards from, as you may have guessed, the northern Umpqua Valley. All are dry farmed and share the soil characteristics of the alluvial deposits laid down by the Umpqua River drainage. These vineyards enjoy the cooler influences of proximity to the coast and the Umpqua River Valley. The wine is a beautiful transparent red garnet color and the aromas capture bright red cherry, red raspberry, red beets and toasty oak. With a full and rounded mouth feel, some grip and a pleasing acid tang, this wine is sure to please. BEAUTIFUL....
$47.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2015 Pinot Harbor, Dessert Style Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

OR - Oregon
Alcohol 19%
This wine is a pinot noir made in a truly decadent manner, keeping the natural sugar content of the finished wine high by design. It can be enjoyed as dessert, or kick it up a notch and serve it over ice at the beginning of a meal. The flavors of sweet dark cherries and ripe plums frame a rich note of dark chocolate.
$26.00 / 375 mL Bottle
2016 Fino Pinot

Pinot Noir

OR - Elkton
Alcohol 18%
$30.00 / 750 mL Bottle