Our Estate vineyard is planted at the convergence of the Cascade and Siskiyou mountain ranges at the southern end of the Rogue Valley AVA, on ancient ocean sandstones mixed with prehistoric river deposits. At 2,100 feet in elevation, cool mountain air moderates temperatures throughout the growing season, ensuring ripe flavors and balanced textures.
The 2022 vintage resulted in truly outstanding wines. The season started off with a dry & warm winter, but temperatures dipped beginning in Spring. Thankfully an important update to our frost protection system allowed us to escape damage from the cold temperatures. We experienced ideal weather during flowering and fruit set, leading to warm days with cool night-time temperatures and strong breezes during the summer months. Mild and dry conditions during a long harvest allowed for phenolic and structural development that resulted in complex, age-worthy wines.
The 2022 Convergence Pinot Noir dances between ethereal aromatics and darker flavors; starting with aromas of rosehips, huckleberry and fresh cherries, then leading to savory elements of tarragon, pine forests, and wet stone; a perfect tribute to the Cascade and Siskiyou Mountain ranges that create this magical site.