2007 Pinot Noir Leland -- Erath Winery Shopping Cart
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-- "... bright flavors of boysenberry, pomegranate and clove to a satisfying lengthy finish."
Willamette Valley
Tasting Notes
“This vintage showcases the softer, feminine side of the Leland Pinot Noir. Scents of red currant, delicate white truffle and a hint of citrus coyly tease the senses. Early tannins offer nice structure and team harmoniously with Leland's characteristic acidity, carrying bright flavors of boysenberry, pomegranate and clove to a satisfying lengthy finish."
-Gary Horner, Winemaker
Wine History
Erath has contracted the entire Pinot Noir crop from the Leland Vineyard since 1987. This well manicured 4 acre vineyard consistently produces a deep, complex, powerful, and age-worthy style of Pinot Noir. Located near Oregon City in the north Willamette Valley, owners Bruce & Ginny Weber planted the Pommard clone of Pinot Noir in their vineyard in 1982.
Vinyard Overview
Located near Oregon City in the north Willamette Valley, owners Bruce and Ginny Weber planted the Pommard and Wadensvil clones of Pinot Noir in 1982 and since 1987, Erath has contracted the entire Pinot Noir crop. This well manicured four-acre vineyard is close to the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, marine cloudiness dissipates later in the morning, resulting in a cool, late ripening site with higher levels of acidity. Leland vineyard consistently produces a complex and age-worthy style of Pinot Noir.
Vintage Overview
Warm, fine conditions in early summer offered fruit a great start to the growing season. Cooler weather and periodic rains from late August to October made for a challenging harvest; however the vineyards were monitored very closely and selectively harvested to ensure grape quality and flavor balance.
Cooler weather allowed the grapes to develop optimal fruit flavors while maintaining its characteristic food-friendly acidity. Fruit development under these climate conditions occurs at lower sugar levels, resulting in wines with less alcohol and a soft, complex profile.
Overall, the 2007 vintage yielded some classic, high quality wines that remind us why Oregon has become a world-class wine region.
Technical Specs
- Appellation: Willamette Valley
- Vineyards: Leland Vineyard
- Clones: 50% Pommard Clone, 50% Wadenswil
- Barrel Regime: 14 months; 40% New French Oak
- Harvest: October 13, 2007
- T.A.: 0.58g/100ml
- pH: 3.48
- Alcohol: 13.5%
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