VINTAGE HIGHLIGHTS
2023 was a return to normal. Early spring in the Willamette Valley was wet and cool, with warmer than usual temperatures in May. As a result, bud break was late and bloom was advanced. This made for one of the shortest periods ever from bud break to bloom across most growing regions in Oregon. Summer temperatures across Oregon were dry and warm, with the heat driving a uniform bloom across the Willamette Valley. Through July, temperatures were consistently warm but not overly hot. That heat wave would arrive on August 13th through the 16th and propelled the growing season forward. The warm temperatures led to an early harvest in the Willamette Valley, starting right after the first week of September. The resulting fruit was excellent, with the heat in August producing grapes with nice, full flavors.

WINEMAKING
The fruit for this wine was hand harvested from Horseleap Vineyard on September 28, and Bjornson Vineyard on October 8. 22% destemmed from Horseleap and 78% destemmed from Bjornson and fermented in stainless steel tanks and small picking bins. Aged 7 months in 100% neutral oak. 

WINE PROFILE
Our 2023 Gamay is a light bodied wine with aromas of mixed berryon the nose followed by fresh cranberry and tart, unripe fruit on the finish.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS
750ml | Alc 12% by Vol.
Ingredients: grapes, yeast, potassium polyaspartate, SO2
Serving Facts: Serving size: 5fl oz (148ml); Servings per container: 5; Amount Per Serving: Calories: 108; Carbohydrates: 3.5g; Fat: 0g; Protein: 0g