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2006 Pinot Noir
White Rose Vineyard Release Date: 5/24/2008 Availability: 340 cases Price: $48/bottle Production Notes White Rose Vineyard is located on a southeast-facing slope in the Dundee Hills of Yamhill County. The vineyard was planted in 1980 at an elevation of 820' on deep Jory soil. It is protected from the prevaling winds by hills to the west and looks directly at the Cascade Mountains. The grapes were fermented in a small tank after one day of cold maceration. The wine aged for 16 months in 36% new French oak barrels and was bottled without fining or filtration. A small amount of sediment may accumulate during the aging process and is normal for wine produced in this manner. Crop Level 2.5 tons/acre The Pinot noir complements a wide variety of entrees, especially those with layered flavors. When served young, this wine is best if allowed to breathe for 1-2 hours. It is drinkable now and will benefit from aging up to 10 years. |
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Winemaker Notes
White Rose Vineyard is our only Dundee Hills AVA (appellation) vineyard. It is our highest elevation vineyard at 832' and is located on a ridge above and to the west of Domaine Drouhin Oregon. The vineyard is owned by Greg Sanders and was planted in the late 1970's. Our grapes come from a two-acre block at the base of the vineyard planted with the Pommard clone of Pinot noir. Although it is our highest altitude site, it always achieves full ripeness and maintains a lovely backbone of acidity.
2006 produced wines with great concentration. Moderate crop levels combined with a dry and warm final ripening phase produced berries that were slightly dehydrated and completely ripe. There is an intensity to all of our 2006 Pinot noirs: dark colors, ripe tannins, good acidity, and fully ripe fruit flavors.
Tasting notes
St. Innocent White Rose Pinot noir has acquired a well deserved reputation as our most hedonistic wine. It is the only wine that I do not focus on the details of aroma or flavor. Instead, I enjoy the pleasure, it is drop dead gorgeous. Lush aromas of ripe red fruits and sweet spice with hints of violet are followed by a mouthful of with ripe red cherries and berries, white pepper and red flowers. The tannins are soft and wine has lots of mouthwatering sweet acidity.
You can match White Rose with a wide variety of entrees and it would be a great match with rich pasta dishes and meatloaf. Drink it now or age it up to 10 years.