Description
Located on a southeast-facing slope of the Chehalem Mountains AVA on the outskirts of Newberg, Oregon, the Nicholas Estate Vineyard was first planted in 2001. The elevation varies from 350ft-650ft and the vineyard rows are planted in a north-south direction, benefitting from cool, drying winds through the 99W corridor which keep mildew and frost pressure at bay. The soils are primarily Loess (wind-blown ice age sediment) with some outcrops of volcanic Jory soils and deposits from the Missoula floods. The soils are primarily Loess (wind-blown ice age sediment) with some outcrops of volcanic Jory soils and deposits from the Missoula floods. A further six acres were planted according to the biodynamic calendar in 2008 and saw their first harvest in 2011. The original vineyard is planted to Pommard as well as Dijon Clones 114, 115, 667 and 777 on varying rootstocks. The new vineyard is planted in 2-acre blocks to Riesling, Chardonnay and Wadensvill Pinot Noir.
Aged in 21% new French oak. The winery’s flagship wine reflecting all five original blocks of Pinot Noir. · Light reddish purple color in the glass. Nicely perfumed with aromas of strawberry, red cherry, spice, red rose petal and dried herbs. Demure and elegant with flavors of red cherry, red plum and strawberry. Very giving with soft, dry tannins and juicy acidity. A delightful wine that exudes pinot elegance.
Score: 90 Points Wine Enthusiast
