2021 Calkins Lane Pinot Noir
2021 Calkins Lane Pinot Noir
ROASTED HAZELNUT | RED LICORICE | COCOA POWDER
“This is a more subtle version of Calkins Lane, but quite compelling in its finesse and deftness. I note the typical Calkins aromas of freshly roasted hazelnuts, red licorice, allspice, and cocoa powder. It’s the texture that sets this wine apart. The tannins are quieter and more refined, wrapped into the plush, velvety core. I am curious to see this wine develop along its long, long journey.”
-Gina Hennen, Winemaker
“Scented nose showing red berries, forest strawberries, peppermint and some warm spices. It’s medium-bodied with bright acidity. Succulent and crunchy, with a transparent character. Vivid and precise.”
-James Suckling, 94 Points
Appellation: Chehalem Mountains
Farming: LIVE certified, Estate Vineyard
Composition: 100% Pinot noir
Learn about Calkins Lane Vineyard
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
“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.”
