Berserker DAY #3 - Red Wine 6-Pack
2023 A Peridot Afternoon (Syrah, Viognier); Deux Vert Vineyard in the Yamhill Carlton AVA. Blueberry, blackberry and lavender with black & white pepper, olive tapenade, and summer herbs. Retail $44 per bottle.
2022 Nemarniki Vineyard Gamay & Pinot Noir - Pommard clone Pinot Noir planted in 2011, and Gamay planted in 2019 at 700 feet elevation in the Chehalem Mountains AVA. PH 3.6, TA 5.8, 12.8% ABV (organic farming). A boutique of flowers with ripe, delicate fruit. Roses, violets, hyacinth, strawberries, red cherry. Delicate tannin and present acid. All destemmed fruit, spontaneous fermentation, gentle punchdowns. Elevage 11 months in neutral French oak. Retail $33 per bottle.
2022 Dolcetto, Aurora Vineyards - PH 3.52, TA 6.8, 14% ABV. Planted by the Ponzi family in Chehalem Mountains in 1991 (sustainable). Deep black cherries, black figs, dried raspberry, blueberries, cured meats (finocchiona, duck prosciutto), roast lamb in a chimichurri of mint, oregano, lemon peel. A little tar in the finish.Retail $36 per bottle.
2022 Wrapped Around Your Finger - Named for my partner. Malbec (42%), Cabernet Franc (24%), Merlot (12%), Tannat (12%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%). PH 3.69, TA 6.1, 12.9% ABV. From three organically farmed vineyards in the Rogue River AVA of southern Oregon. Fresh with red fruits and spice. Bright raspberry and plum, cedar, black pepper, and earthy mushroom, and a hint of tobacco. Black cherry, black plum, and black raspberry, leafy raspberry tea, pepper, clove and anise. 25% whole cluster, spontaneous fermentation, and long (30 month) elevage in a variety of oversized, neutral French oak barrels. Retail $32 per bottle.
2022 Johan Vineyard Pinot Noir - Pommard, 828, 667, 777 clones. PH 3.62, 5.6 TA, 13% ABV. Van Duzer Corridor AVA, planted in 2002, certified Biodynamic. A deep core of red fruit; raspberry, cranberry, blood orange, pomegranate, with Oregon evergreen forest, black tea, dried thyme, Christmas spice. Moderate tannins and a long finish. 30% whole cluster, spontaneous fermentation, gentle punch downs. Elevage in a mix of barrique and puncheon, French oak, 15% new, for 23 months. Retail $46 per bottle.
2022 Momtazi Vineyard Pinot Noir - Pommard, 777, 667 clones. PH 3.37, 6.3 g/l TA, 12.82% ABV. McMinnville AVA, 750 feet elevation, planted in 1998, certified Biodynamic. Deeply blueberry, blackberry, black cherry, unsweetened coco powder, rooibos, huckleberry. Persistent, fine tannins and mouth watering acidity. 30% whole cluster, spontaneous fermentation, gentle pigeage. Elevage in a mix of barrique and puncheon, French oak, 15% new, for 23 months. Retail $56 per bottle.