The 2009 vintage has the potential to be of very high-quality. The growing season in Oregon was one of dramatic week-to-week temperature variability with wide swings between record high and record low temperatures. A couple of incidents of rain occurred over the Labor Day and Columbus Day weekends but did not negatively impact grape quality. A warm and dry harvest period gave way to cooler than expected conditions in late September and early October, but fortunately the majority of the fruit statewide was at or near optimum ripeness. Even with a cooler end to the season, the cumulative growing degree days for the 2009 vintage showed a 4-14% increase over 2008, similar to the warm 2004 and 2006 vintages.

Winemaker Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep garnet, bright ruby tint
Aroma: Dark cherry, raspberry, cranberry, blueberry, rose petals, vanilla, oak spice, cedar & a hint of truffle
Flavor: Blackberry, cherry, cocoa, toasted marshmallow, raspberry, orange zest, baking spice & a hint of menthol
Mouthfeel: Silky soft entry, balanced with nice acidity and firm tannins, long lingering finish

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