AVERAEN Oregon Pinot Noir Croft Vineyard 16

Winery	Averaen
Region	Oregon
Appellation	Willamette Valley
Type	Red Wine
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Vineyard Size	2 acres
Soil	Bellpine (silty clay loam, uplifted seabed) over sandstone parent material
Vineyard Orientation	Southeast
Average Age of Vines	35 years old
Farming Practice	Organic – Certified
Maturation	12 months in French oak
Vintage	2016

Farmed by Lee & Chancy Croft, this certified organic vineyard was planted with Pommard & Wadenswil clones in 1985 and sits at 380 feet elevation on southeast facing slopes. Bellpine soils (the only in our program) characterize the site with silty clay loam and uplifted seabed over sandstone parent material. That marine-influenced soil paired with a microclimate that is metered and less windy than most other spots in the Willamette Valley gives the wines from this site a particular intensity and power without being overtly tannic or overripe.

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92pts Vinous – Antonio Galloni – 2017 vintage

“Deep lurid red. Spice- and smoke-accented cherry, raspberry and musky floral scents are complemented by building mineral and earth accents. Concentrated yet lively in character, offering intense cherry, Chambord and cola flavors that tighten up slowly on the back half. Smoothly plays power off finesse and finishes very long and appealingly sweet, with dusty tannins sneaking in late.”

93pts Vinous – Antonio Galloni – 2016 vintage

“(50% whole clusters and 50% new French oak) Brilliant red. Powerful smoke- and spice-accented red berry liqueur, mocha and floral pastille scents show excellent clarity and pick up notes of licorice and cola with air. Sweet and expansive on the palate, offering juicy black raspberry, cherry cola, lavender and spicecake flavors that become livelier on the back half. This weighty yet lithe Pinot finishes smooth and very long, featuring slow-building tannins and resonating florality.”

AVERAEN Oregon Pinot Noir Croft Vineyard 16