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Vineyard: Saffron Fields
| Owners | Angela Summers, Sanjeev Lahoti |
| Appellation | Yamhill-Carlton District |
| Story | Angela Summers and Sanjeev Lahoti are chemical engineers and wine enthusiasts from Houston, Texas, who purchased this former grass seed farm in 2003. |
| Dates Planted | 2007, 2009, 2012 (Chardonnay) |
| Acres | 14 |
| Location | On Laughlin Road in the Yamhill-Carlton District close to WillaKenzie Estate, Lenné, and Deux Verts Vineyard. |
| Aspect | 28-acre "saddle" on top of a hill with south-southwest facing slopes with elevations of 275 to 400 feet. |
| Soils | Belpine, Willakenzie, Richreall and Steiwer, all ancient marine sedimentary soils over sandstone and siltstone. |
| Varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Clones | 115, 777, Pommard, Wädenswil (2A) |
| Rootstock | 101-14, 3309 |
| Trellis Spacing | 7' x 4' |
| Managers | Results Partners LLC |
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Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2010 Roots Saffron Fields Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 74 cases, $35.
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Evocative perfume of black cherry pie glaze with hints of oak
and slate. Delicious, deeply flavored essence of perfectly ripe
dark cherries nicely spiced with a complimentary note of oakdriven
mocha. Striking flavor on entry, expanding in waves on
the palate, and finishing with a taunting, memorable intensity. Still great two
days later from a previously opened and re-corked bottle when I finished the
bottle with dinner. Exceptional.
Reviewed November 24, 2012
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2010 Saffron Fields Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton District Oregon Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $48. Vinified by Tony Rynders.
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Moderately dark reddish-purple color in
the glass. Very fragrant reminiscent of fresh blackberry jam. Juicy and easy to
drink, with a tasteful array of berry flavors backed by a complimentary barrel
presence. Broad in the mouth with good ripeness, supple tannins. a very soft
and velvety mouth feel, and a generous, fruit-driven finish. This vineyard is very
impressive in 2010 (see also 2010 Roots Saffron Fields Pinot Noir). Very good.
Reviewed November 24, 2012
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2010 Roots Saffron Fields Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 74 cases, $35. · Evocative perfume of black cherry pie glaze with hints of oak and slate. Delicious, deeply flavored essence of perfectly ripe dark cherries nicely spiced with a complimentary note of oakdriven mocha. Striking flavor on entry, expanding in waves on the palate, and finishing with a taunting, memorable intensity. Still great two days later from a previously opened and re-corked bottle when I finished the bottle with dinner. Exceptional. Reviewed November 24, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2010 Saffron Fields Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton District Oregon Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $48. Vinified by Tony Rynders. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Very fragrant reminiscent of fresh blackberry jam. Juicy and easy to drink, with a tasteful array of berry flavors backed by a complimentary barrel presence. Broad in the mouth with good ripeness, supple tannins. a very soft and velvety mouth feel, and a generous, fruit-driven finish. This vineyard is very impressive in 2010 (see also 2010 Roots Saffron Fields Pinot Noir). Very good. Reviewed November 24, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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