This Chardonnay reveals itself beautifully in a Burgundy glass. Its nose is delicate at first, then it opens to reveal ripe, fragrant pear and fresh-cut pineapple tinted with vanilla and graham cracker. Flavors of creamy lemon meringue and waxy star fruit coat the mouth. The finish is long and supple with just enough acid to balance any richness. This wine is a pretty, balanced, understated...more
 

This release is the very first for this wine and we are excited about it! The personality of this Pinot Noir is delicate and opulent, feminine and complex, pretty and balanced, a classic Oregon Pinot Noir from a cooler region. The aromas of dried fruit, raspberry jam, and red currant combine with dried violets and baking spice. These characters carry through onto the palate and then blanket your mouth with smooth, rich flavors. While the fruit profile leans to the red spectrum and its aromas are delicate, it has excellent depth and complexity. It also is even better the next day after opening, which is a sign that this wine will...more
 

The 2023 vintage is our tenth working with this fruit - already! And this particular vintage of Mount Richmond Pinot Noir is possibly our favorite. It has depth, lushness, structure, and complexity all perfectly dialed in to make an especially delicious and enjoyable wine. During our staff tasting of this wine, we explored the differences between Boysenberries and Marionberries, both of which have ample representation in this vintage. Boysenberries are a combination of a red raspberry, blackberry, and logan berry. Marionberries are small blackberries of a special cross that was actually developed in Oregon. Both have the depth and richness of a blackberry, while the boysenberry adds a red element to the flavor. We find all of these flavors in this wine. Then add licorice and earth to a creamy mid palate with nice weight coming from the Pommard clone and a lushnes...more