Description
Illahe Vineyards And Winery,
Illahe Vineyards is owned and operated by three generations of the Ford family. Current winemaker Brad Ford’s father Lowell learned to grow grapes in the 1980’s, planting his first vineyard with three acres of Muller Thurgau on his father-in-law’s farm. He added Gruner Veltliner, Pinot noir and Pinot gris to his experience with plantings in 1995.
‘Illahe’ roughly translates to ‘place,’ a fitting moniker for a winery that focuses on creating fine small-batch wines that reflect their origin, created with as little mechanical assistance as possible. They do not fine or filter their Pinot Noir, so it is possible to see some sediment in the bottle; simply employ extra care when pouring.
Illahe Pinot Noir 2013
Tasting Note
Made in an Old World style, the 2013 will offer you bright red fruit – think cherry and strawberry – with a fine earthy complexity.
91 points- Wine Spectator 2010
