2021 Bench Lands Pinot Noir

Case Discount: 10% Off
24 Bottle Discount: 15% Off

Pinot Noir

OR - Elkton

$27.00 / 750 mL Bottle

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.