13.6% abv
100% whole cluster. Minimal sediment. Approachable now. Should develop well over the next decade.
Only 100 cases produced from this special block planted to old vine Wädenswil and Pommard.
Translucent ruby color. Palate of savory bright red berry, anise, sandalwood, forest floor and fine minerality. Highly intriguing, lithe nose of spice and florals.
A very unique and enjoyable Oregon Pinot Noir.
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2007 Bryce Vineyard Pinot Noir (Ribbon Ridge)
13.8 abv, 375 cases produced. 4 acre vineyard. 1.55 tons per acre for the 2007 vintage.
Planted in 1999 to Wädenswill, Dijon 115 and Pommard by Bryce and Marcia Bagnall.
Produced under the Bagnall's Bryce Vineyard label from 2002 to 2008, with Claude Dugat as their stylistic inspiration.
Sadly, Bryce passed away in 2006 at only 46 years of age. Marcia still owns the vineyard, while (beginning in 2009) Ken Wright carries on the tradition by managing the Bryce vineyard and producing the wine under his label.
Dark color with palate of black cherry and cassis. A mellow degree of tartness balances the robust fruit. Reticent florals on the nose with hints of earth. This wine took many hours to open up fully and reveal itself. It has more gravitas at this stage than the lighter-bodied Kelley Fox wine. A fun comparison between two Oregon pinot noirs.
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