Wine
Grapesmith & Crusher Pinot Noir
Viti/ViniSourced from top sites in the Willamette Valley, predominantly Hyland Vineyard. No chemical fertilizers in the vineyard and certified Live Sustainable. Hand harvest. De-stemmed and crushed. 7 day cold soak, with an additional 18 days of skin contact. Malolactic fermentation in barrel. Aged for 8 months in French Oak.
Producer

Our partner for Grapesmith & Crusher Pinot Noir farms and manages nearly 600 acres of prime vineyard sites across five AVAs. The historic Hyland Vineyard is in the mix, with Pinot Noir plantings dating back to 1971. It is one of Oregon’s oldest vineyards, located at 600-850 feet elevation in the foothills of the Oregon Coastal Range. Hyland has one of the largest plantings of own rooted Cloury clone. There is a huge commitment to responsible farming, with all vineyards live certified and 80 acres dedicated to biodynamic practices. Impeccable fruit forms the basis of every vintage of G&C Pinot Noir and results in a classic example of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, produced in a traditional style.
Winemaker: Laurent Montalieu, Kendall Mix
Country: USA
Region: Willamette Valley
Type: Red
Variety: Pinot Noir
Farming: Sustainable
Age of Vines: Planted around 1994
Production: 6,000 bottles
Soil: Volcanic, sandy loam