2013 KRISTA’s BLOCK PiNOT NOIR

The 2013 vintage has been dubbed the ‘Tale of Two Harvests’ due to the split in harvest dates based on the rain event that occurred in mid-September. By paying close attention to each vineyard block's development, we picked according to flavor and ripeness and enjoyed the benefits of both the pre and post rain ‘harvests’!

Krista’s block is comprised entirely of red variety Pinot Noir which gives rise to its redheaded namesake. Krista’s Block is our highest elevation block. This block is also the most exposed to cool western winds and has very thin and rocky soils, yielding wines of strong character.

• Bryn Mawr Vineyards Eola - Amity Hills• Ritner soil type• South facing slope• 785 to 820 ft elevation 0-10º grade• North/South rows• Clones: 115 and 113• Rootstocks: 3309 and 101-14• Planted 2002• Vine age at harvest: 11 years

• 50 cases produced• Alcohol: 12.5%• pH: 3.54• T.A.: 5.5 g/L• 9 months in 50% New French Oak

Drinkability: 2-5 years post vintage (2015-2018).

Medium plum red. The nose is distinct, with primary notes of blackcurrant, cherry, fresh pine and rosemary. The palate starts soft, and then quickly transitions into a textural midpalate that gives the wine a stern and focused body.

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Bryn Mawr Vineyards 5955 Bethel Heights Rd NW - Salem – Oregon - 97304

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