This complex wine exhibits layered aromas of rasperries, strawberries, red currants and a
hint of spice. On the palate, the wine shows firm acidity followed by hints of dark chocolate and a plush, velvety mouthfeel. It would pair wonderfully with grilled salmon, domestic and wild fowl, and other savory main dishes.

Bryan Creek Vineyard is situated high on the southern slopes of the Chehalem Mountains
AVA (American Viticultural Area), on basaltic-origin, clay-loam soils that store enough
moisture to get the grapevines through our annual summer droughts. The 700+ foot elevation approaches the upper limits of where we like to plant, but the direct southern exposure provides some compensation. The grapes ripen later than at most of our other sites, but this long “hang-time” can lead to incredible complexity and intensity of flavor. This wine comes from Blocks 3, 4, 5 and 12, all planted to clone UCD 5 (Pommard)
in 1989.