Item Number: 6901 UPC: 0183103000884

Country: USA
Region: Oregon Sub Region: Willamette Valley
Appellation/AVA: Chehalem Mountains
Vintage: 2011
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Case Production: 640
Alc by Vol(%): 13
Soil Type: Volcanic and marine sediment
Named in tribute to one of winemaker Jay’s favorite gypsy jazz tunes, the 'Nuages' Pinot Noir is a selection of barrels from the Chehalem Mountains AVA. Nuages (French for “clouds”) also pays homage to the moderating influence of Oregon’s autumn cloud cover, which slows ripening to allow for the long hang time that creates fully developed flavors.

Vineyard Sources: Adams Vineyard, Lia's Vineyard, Olenik Vineyard
Pinot Noir Clones: Pommard, Wadensvil, 115
Age of Vines: 13 to 21 years old
Vineyard Management: Sustainable; dry farmed

Vinification: 100% destemmed; 2.5 ton fermenters; native yeast; unforced malolactic fermentation; maturation for 20 months in barrel (25% new, 25% one-year, 25% two-year, 25% three-year)