2016 Insiders Pinot Noir

"Sourced from the White Salmon Vineyard, the 2016 ‘The Insiders’ Pinot Noir shows shades of smoke and damp earth that mingle with ripe red fruits on the nose. The palate has good elegance with a soft mouthfeel. Mouth-watering acidity and layers of toasty oak combine with the core of red cherry, guava and red raspberry with earthy undertones. Drink 2020-2028."

THE STORY

The 2016 Insiders Pinot Noir is from White Salmon Vineyard in the Columbia Gorge AVA. This Pinot Noir comes from the western-most rows of the high sloping “Powerblock” in White Salmon Vineyard.

We made just 100 cases of this wine to share with our Insiders as a special release. White Salmon Vineyard, in the Columbia Gorge, has temperatures that are a bit cooler than the Walla Walla Valley; the Columbia River provides perfect temperatures for producing wines of extraordinary elegance. It is wonderful terroir for chardonnay and pinot noir, and the fruit is allowed to ripen slowly.

This wine shows its sense of place, with beautiful texture and aromatics. We made only one vintage of this special bottling, and we present it exclusively to you, our “Insiders,” in gratitude for your loyalty and support.