VINTAGE SUMMARY
2011 began with a relatively mild and dry January. The first two weeks of February were nice, but the last two weeks were wet and cold; we even had snow and temperatures in the 20’s at month end. March and April were very cold, wet, and windy, but the weather finally turned nicer in May. June and July were very pleasant – mild and just a few inches of rain. Perfect growing conditions. We had a week of hot weather (90’s) at the end of August and another in early September, but overall it was a long, cool growing season, resulting in grapes with low sugars and high acids. We began the Pinot Noir harvest on October 13 under cool and showery skies, and harvested in a relatively leisurely fashion over the next three weeks. There were no major heat or rain events during that time and we completed the Pinot Noir harvest on November 2. Even though sugars were low, the long hang time on the vines produced grapes with beautifully evolved flavors and aromas. 2011 was a classic “old-time” Oregon vintage – a long, cool growing season and grapes with lower sugar and higher acid. The wines are delicate, structured, and should have great long-term aging potential.

WINEMAKER NOTES
Our 2011 Estate Cuvée Pinot Noir exhibits notes of ripe raspberry, baking spice and tarragon. The signature Jory soil terroir with its spicy mineral finish is well represented in this wine.