2009 Vintage

2009 Vintage

2009 Winderlea® Ana Pinot noir (sold out)

313 cases produced; $48/bottle

Violets, sarsaparilla and a hint of cedar spice on the nose. Red fruit on entry leading to darker fruit, black cherry, citrus peel, root beer and a touch of earthiness on palate. Silky and elegant finish. Drink starting in 2011 or cellar 5-7 years.

Vineyard
Ana (Dundee Hill AVA)
Harvest Date
10/12/09 & 10/20/09
Finished Alcohol
14.4%
Clones
Dijon 777 & Pommard
Aging
10 months in French oak barrels – 30% new
Bottled
September 18, 2010
Cases
313
Club Release
November 2010 (general release Summer 2011)
Price
$48/bottle

2009 Winderlea® Vineyard Juliard Pinot noir (sold out)

49 cases produced; $45/bottle

Plum jam, fragrant coffee grounds, white pepper and cedar spice on the nose. Blackberries, marionberries, cherry, cinnamon and dark spices on the palate. Nice acid adds brightness and a fresh finish. Drink starting in 2011 or cellar 5 to 7 years.

Vineyard
Juliard Vineyard (Dundee Hills AVA)
Harvest Date
10/10/10
Finished Alcohol
14.5%
Clones
Pommard
Aging
10 months in French oak barrels 30% new
Bottled
September 18, 2010
Cases
49
Club Release Only
November 2010
Price
$45/bottle

2009 Winderlea® Vineyard Dundee Hills Pinot noir (sold out)

212 cases produced; $38/bottle

Dark black cherries, anise and cedar spice nose. Rich black and notes of bright red fruit punctuated with strawberry, currants and a hint of orange zest on the palate. A very pretty glass of wine. Start drinking in 2011 or lay down for 3 -5 years.

Vineyards
Ana, Juliard & Winderlea
Harvest Date
10/10/10, 10/12/10, 10/20/10
Finished Alcohol
14.5%
Clones
Pommard, Dijon 777 & 667
Aging
10 months in French oak barrels – 30% new
Bottled
September 18, 2010
Cases
212
Club Release
November 2010 (General Release Winter 2011)
Price
$38/bottle

2009 Winderlea Vineyard Pinot noir (sold out)

525 cases produced; $54/bottle

A lush and rich reflection of a warm vintage, our estate wine shows balanced red and black fruit, some plum notes, baking spices and clove aromas, nice acidity, soft tannins and a long finish. Drink now or consider cellaring this bold wine for an additional 2 to 4 years.

Vineyard
100% Winderlea Vineyard
Harvest Date
10/20/09, 10/22/09
Brix at Harvest
26
Finished Alcohol
14.8%
Clones
Pommard, Coury, Dijon 115, 667, 777
Aging
10 months in French oak barrels – 35% new
Bottled
September 18, 2010
Release
Fall 2011
Cases
525
Price
$54/bottle

2009 Winderlea Vineyard Reserve Pinot noir (sold out)

112 cases produced; $60/bottle

Offers up an expressive nose of spicy black cherry and black raspberry, outstanding depth and concentration, and a lengthy, fruit-filled finish. It has enough structure to evolve for 1-2 years and will provide optimal drinking through 2021.

Vineyard
100% Winderlea Vineyard
Harvest Date
10/2/09, 10/10/09, 10/20/09
Brix at Harvest
26.3 – 27
Finished Alcohol
14.9%
Clones
Pommard, Dijon 115, 667
Aging
10 months in French oak barrels – 40% new
Bottled
September 18, 2010
Release
Fall 2011
Cases
112
Price
$60/bottle

2009 Winderlea Legacy Pinot noir (sold out)

185 cases produced; $75/bottle

A lush and rich reflection of a warm vintage, our estate wine shows balanced red and black fruit, some plum notes, baking spices and clove aromas, nice acidity, soft tannins and a long finish. Drink now or consider cellaring this bold wine for an additional 2 to 4 years.

Vineyard
100% Winderlea Vineyard
Harvest Date
10/20/09
Brix at Harvest
25.6
Finished Alcohol
14.5%
Clones
Pommard, Coury
Aging
10 months in French oak barrels – 33% new
Bottled
September 18, 2010
Release
Fall 2011
Cases
185
Price
$75/bottle
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