2008 Pinot Noir
Timothy
388 cases produced (released as of 11/21/09)
Winemaker Notes
Our Timothy blend was created in honor of my Father's name and his love of the Pommard Clone of Pinot Noir. Early in my career my father always had a love for the Pinots that I made using this clone and he'd always ask me if I was getting some Pommard from one of my vineyard sources. When he passed away in 2008 my thoughts turned to creating a wine to honor his memory and I think that he'd love the way that this wine has turned out. A bit of each of the vineyards is in this blend, but a significant component is the Pommard Clone. The grapes for this wine were10% whole cluster and cold soaked for 5 days. Some fermenters were inoculated with yeast while others used native yeasts and then hand punched until dryness. Each lot was pressed off and settled before going to barrel. This wine is very approachable right now and it makes a great everyday Pinot Noir table wine.
Tasting Notes
Perpetual aromas of red licorice, roses, violets, and bramble, mix with spice and toasty oak. The entry is very lavish, with a fine grained mid palate and flavors throughout that include rainier cherry, caramel, and vanilla. The medium length of the finish and the overall balance enable this wine to be paired with a variety of meals. Try it with Roasted Turkey or grilled tuna with a cranberry reduction sauce and polenta.
Vineyards
Clay Court Vineyard (formerly Eastburn Vineyard) is owned by Elk Cove Vineyards and is located in Sherwood, Oregon. The vineyard sits on the eastern side of Parrett Mountain in the Chehalem Mountains AVA and is sustainably farmed using LIVE vineyard practices.
43% Clay Court Vineyard - Dijon Clones 114 and 777
Momtazi Vineyard is owned by Moe and Flora Momtazi and is located on the steep foothills of the coast range in the newly approved McMinnville Appellation. This 240 acre vineyard is farmed using Biodynamic farming methods.
25% Momtazi Vineyard – Dijon Clone 115
Illahe Vineyard is owned by Lowell and Pauline Ford and is located in Dallas, Oregon. Its 50 acres are nestled in the foothills of the coast range in the middle of the Willamette Valley AVA and is LIVE and Salmon Safe certified.
7% Illahe Vineyard – Dijon Clone 115
Lia’s Vineyard is owned by Todd Hansen and sits on the southern slopes of the Chehalem Mountains AVA near Newberg, Oregon and is also a LIVE certified vineyard.
25% Lia’s Vineyard – Pommard Clone and Dijon Clone 115
Aging
Aged for 10 months in 20% new French Oak (Damy, Rousseau)
Price - $20 per bottle or $216 per case 
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