2018 & 2019 Calkins Lane Pinot Noir Duo
2018 & 2019 Calkins Lane Pinot Noir Duo
The 2018 Vintage
BLACKBERRY | LOAM | PIQUANT
“Wow, there’s so much here. The wine opens with the dark, rich aromas of fresh loam and sun-warmed blackberries. Deep notes of pan-toasted spices and black pepper follow, along with a lovely lilac floral note to lighten the mood. The dusty tannins provide texture and compliment the piquant and compelling aromas.”
-Gina Hennen, Winemaker
Appellation: Chehalem Mountains
Farming: LIVE certified, Estate Vineyard
Composition: 100% Pinot noir
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The 2019 Vintage
BLACKBERRY | ROASTED CHESTNUTS | CHEWY
“Evocative of roasted chestnuts and freshly picked blackberries still warmed from the sun, the aromas absolutely float up out of the glass. The tannins are chewy, mouth filling, and distinctive of Calkins Lane fruit. Perennially one of our most ageable wines the 2019 vintage is no exception. I would happily revisit this tomorrow night, next month, and in 10 years’ time.”
-Gina Hennen, Winemaker
Appellation: Chehalem Mountains
Farming: LIVE certified, Estate Vineyard
Composition: 100% Pinot noir
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Calkins Lane Vineyard
“Calkins Lane is the initiator. It kicks off budbreak, bloom, and harvest while delivery a healthy challenge to our winemaking team by being one of our warmest sites.”
Welcome to basecamp. Calkins Lane is our lowest site, sitting at 320 feet above sea level at its highest. First planted in 1990, this south-facing vineyard has plantings of Pinot noir, Syrah, as well as Chardonnay, all growing in marine sedimentary soil.
AVA: Chehalem Mountains
FIRST PLANTED: 1990
PLANTED ACRES: 36.86
ELEVATION: 240-320 ft.
ASPECT: South
SOIL: Marine sedimentary
CLONES: Pinot noir: AS-2 (selection), 4407 (selection), ENTAV 115, ENTAV 667, ENTAV 777, “Wädenswil,”; Syrah: ENTAV 470; Chardonnay CTPS 76
