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Abbey Road Farm 2022 Estate Pinot Noir
A Blend of 9 Clones
LOCAL FAMILY OWNED
A new winery for the club, Daniel and Sandi Wilkens acquired Abbey Road Farm in 2017 with the goal of establishing a distinctive destination in Oregon Wine Country. They had developed a special brand of hospitality at Hanko’s Sports Bar & Grill in Lake Oswego and their vision was to showcase that fervent commitment to hospitality and a dedication to organic practices, utilizing the soil and land to craft exquisite wines and beyond. Since that time, they have cultivated more than 45 acres of vineyards, featuring a diverse range of 16 different grape varieties. Farmed with regenerative organic practices where biodiversity is fostered and encouraged.
After purchasing the property they immediately began improvements to the 82-acre farm to turn it into an all-encompassing agritourism destination. Today, Abbey Road Farm boasts one of the most unique lodging opportunities in the area, offering five silo guest suites, and a three-bedroom guest ranch house. The property’s vegetable garden and chicken coop provide fresh ingredients for gourmet breakfasts. Sweeping lawns provide breathtaking views and a gathering space for up to 200 people. Abbey Road Farm’s permanent residents are available to greet guests: mini donkeys, chickens, mini goats, ducks, llamas and alpacas. The facility offers a variety of lawn games including horse shoes, cornhole, croquet and giant Jenga. With close proximity to some of Willamette Valley’s premier wineries, hiking and biking trails, horseback riding, Our Lady of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey, and Agrivino Fine Dining Event Center, there is no shortage of activities, wining and dining in the neighborhood.
Cellar 503 Tasting Notes
Abbey Road Farm, Carlton, Oregon
2022 Estate Pinot Noir
Recent genetic studies of grape varieties have identified Pinot Noir as one of the oldest grapes in the world. Pinot Noir is a small cluster variety with a reputation for being a finicky grape, culturally preferring cool nights and warm days. Outside of Burgundy, France there are only a limited number of spots where Pinots thrive and the Willamette Valley AVA is one of them. Wines made from Pinot Noir are generally light in color, on the dry side, with a subtle, not assertive, flavor - which makes them perfect for sharing with a variety of palates and plates and therefore perfect for gatherings with family and friends.
Tasting notes
Aromatics are dark fruited with Blackberry and rich with cacao nibs and baking spice. Strawberry, cherry and cranberry on the palate with a soft pepper finish. Age Ability: 5-7 years.
Production notes
A blend of all of the Estate's Pinot Noir clones, (777, Wadenswil, Mt. Eden, 2AA, Swan, 4407, 90, Coury, 943,). 25% whole cluster. Aged in 20% new French oak for 10 months.
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