Overview: Chehalem Mountains AVA. Planted 2001 Silice, French for “Silica,” is our sandiest vineyard site and is located in the Chehalem Mountains AVA.
Silice Pinot Noir enchants with its vibrant spice and floral allure, complemented by savory hints of fresh and dried garden herbs. With abundant light and wind, this terroir consistently yields our most fruit-forward and ripe-feeling Pinot Noir. In every vintage, expect cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, pepper, nutmeg, sassafras, and cola in every sip.
Tasting notes: An amazingly brilliant, vibrant, and almost magenta-red color. The bouquet intoxicates with marine-influenced brine; a seashore wind that carries aromas of purple lavender buds, violet and anise seed candies, fennel pollen, wild strawberries, Rainier cherries, blueberries, raspberries, and a small kiss of toasty French oak. Mouthwatering on the palate with succulent and fresh fruit flavors. Satisfyingly refreshing like a scoop of red fruit sorbet on a hot summer day. Playful and yet serious, this balanced wine will thrill when young and could age well for a decade or more.
Pairing: Truffles and mushrooms
Points: 93, Wine Enthusiast
Format/ABV: 750 ml/12.2%
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