This gorgeous organic vineyard rests in Monmouth, just south of the Eola-Amity Hills. The soils here are primarily a sedimentary, sandstone-based soil called Bellpine, with our Pommard block containing a small vein of volcanic, basalt-based Jory soil. We source Pommard clone from the upper-middle block of the vineyard, 115 clone from the base, and Wadenswil from a very steep southwest facing slope. Croft Vineyard Pinot Noirs have a generous and voluptuous mouthfeel, with rich, firm tannins, and soft, inviting acidity.

Bloom started in mid-April… Fruit set was large requiring thoughtful thinning… Cool weather during fruit-set helped maintain vibrant acidity… May through early September proved exceptionally dry, with a few September showers helping to recharge soils and balance brix and phenolic ripeness. Pick time proved important… Mother Nature cooperated in allowing us to pick according to our preferences.

Tawny ruby in the glass. A nose of warm spices, muddled cherries, fresh plums, tolu wood, herbs de Provence, and cinnamon graham cracker. The palate is powerful and framed by broad tannins and delicate acidity, displaying black cherry, blackberry, forest floor, cinnamon, lavender and leather.