Our Winery of the Month for September is Winderlea, our friends from the Dundee Hills, who produce Pinot noir, Chardonnay, Pinot blanc, Rosé of Pinot noir and a tiny amount of Syrah. We will be featuring two of their wines by the glass all month long.
We will be hosting a Six Feet Apart Tasting of their wine at Red Hills Market on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 FROM 12 - 3 PM
about the winery:
“Winderlea is a boutique winery that specializes in the limited production of Pinot noir and Chardonnay. Spouses Bill Sweat and Donna Morris moved to Oregon in 2006 and purchased a legendary 20 acre vineyard planted in the 1970s on the Red Hills bench in the Dundee Hills. Originally known as the Dundee Hills Vineyard, today it is Winderlea, a name derived from combining the words “wind” and “lea” meaning field or meadow.
As lovers of wines that speak to the characteristics of each vineyard site, winemaking at Winderlea is focused and minimalist and adheres to all Demeter Biodynamic® practices. Their goal is to create wine that is elegant, restrained, and balanced.”
tasting notes & pairings:
2018 Pinot Blanc - The Meredith Mitchell Vineyard Pinot blanc is our unique take on this Alsatian classic. The aromatics show depth and layered complexity. A hint of barrel leads immediately to notes of grapefruit and papaya, with an underlying briny character. On a second swirl, the smell of fresh almond flower comes through with richer, tropical fruit on its heels. The palate has weight without being heavy, gliding from flavors of kiwi fruit to persimmon and nougat. The flavor lingers, the finish is long, and the wine is undeniably striking.
pair with:
albacore tuna melt wood-fired oregon albacore tuna, gruyere & provolone cheeses, durant evoo, lemon zest & capers
2017 Pinot Noir An homage to our neighbors and friends, the Dundee Hills Vineyards Pinot noir is made up of fruit sourced from some of the best vineyards in the region. Carrying the original name of our estate, this approachable and drinkable Pinot is focused and full, with firm but integrated tannins. The aromatics are a beautiful blend of florals, fresh fruit, savories, and herbs. A hint of chanterelle transitions to the palate alongside juicy plum, marionberry, black tea, and a hint of lavender.
pair with:
meat & cheese board local & imported artisan meats, tasty cheeses & all the goodness including kelly’s jelly, mustard & fennel pollen crostini
