Nose
Beautiful aromas of barrel spice, delicate strawberry, rosewater, forest floor, and earthy mushroom spill from the glass.
Palate
On palate there is cinnamon and minerality. The tension and structure create a rich and creamy texture finishing with hints of anise.
Growing Conditions
Shea Vineyard’s sedimentary soils and unique aspect produce wines of excellent concentration and depth in one of the Pacific Coast’s most premier and extreme growing regions. Oregon’s Willamette Valley sits at 45 degrees latitude, stretching south of Portland. Diverse climates garner amazingly distinctive fruit character. Shea Vineyard has well draining volcanic and seabed soils.
Harvest
In 2014, an exceptionally dry winter and warm spring led to an early bud break. The growing season ran ahead of schedule all year. The lower yields produced concentrated, complex, and age-worthy wines.
Appearance
Deep rose blush in color.
