winery of the month | de lancellotti family vineyards
wine:
2022 la sorella Chardonnay BTL $46 BTG $14
The 2022 ‘La Sorella’ opens with Bartlett pear and star jasmine aromas as well as hay and shades of honeydew melon. The palate is very smooth and opulent with a silky texture. Showing great weight and underlying verve, this beautiful wine is best enjoyed now and over the next eight years.
2022 la sorella pinot BTL $46 BTG $14
The 2022 ‘La Sorella’ Pinot Noir is an outstanding bottling that comes from the de Lancellotti Estate Vineyard (40%) with the remainder sourced from the Arlyn Vineyard. Aged in only 20% new French oak, this is texturally very grati- fying, this offers bright Bing cherry and red raspberry flavors with shades of lavender, blood orange zest and salty undercurrents. Everything is neatly in harmony here, as this already nicely evolved Pinot Noir offers some serious value.
ABOUT De Lancellotti Family Vineyards:
Nestled in the heart of Oregon's wine country, Calkins Lane holds a special place in our family's history. It's here, amidst the rolling hills and fertile soil, that our journey began—a journey rooted in love, dedication, and a holistic approach to farming that honors the land and its bounty.
As a quintessential boutique brand, we take pride in being a small operation dedicated to creating meaningful connections and unforgettable experiences for all our guests. While winemaking wasn't originally in our family's story, our days spent amidst the vines—mornings turning into evenings, season through season—have woven us into the fabric of this industry.
Our roots run deep, starting with the planting of the de Lancellotti vineyard in 2001. These early years provided invaluable experience and insights, culminating in the creation of our beloved brand, de Lancellotti Family Vineyards, in 2005.
Today, we invite you to join us on this journey. Come and taste our wines, crafted with passion and care, and share in the joy of gathering with friends and family. From our family to yours, we look forward to creating cherished memories and wonderful experiences together.
In our formative years, we embraced the principles of biodynamic farming—a holistic practice deeply ingrained in the world's premier vineyards. It's a method that reveals its true essence only through a lifetime of devotion to the land.
Today, the wines of de Lancellotti embody the culmination of our journey. Grown from our esteemed Estate Vineyard and carefully sourced from select growers who share our commitment to holistic intensive farming practices, our wines reflect the harmonious balance between nature and nurture.
Crafted in collaboration with esteemed peers at a shared winemaking facility in McMinnville, Oregon, under the expert guidance of Robert Brittan, each bottle represents our unwavering dedication to excellence.
In essence, farming exceptional vineyards and curating the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is not just our craft, it's our passion.
Warmly, Paul de Lancellotti
