Vineyard: Sequitur

AppellationRibbon Ridge
StoryVineyard planted adjacent Beaux Freres Upper Terrace Vineyard to fifteen clones of Pinot Noir. The vines are farmed biodynamically on never-farmed soil. Owner Mike Etzel has been the co-owner and winemaker at Beaux Freres for 25 years. This project was launched with partner Carey Critchlow.
Acres12
VarietiesPinot Noir
ClonesCalera, Coury, Mt. Eden (UCD 37)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2017 Walter Scott Sequitur Vineyard Ribbon Ridge Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., $ sold out. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Classic Pinot Noir aromatic profile of crushed cherry, rose petal, exotic spice and congenial oak. Delicious cherry core, even hypnotizing. No hard edges in this wine with balanced tannins, invigorating acidity and a captivating finish flush with cherry goodness. It is easy to find superlatives for this beauty. Score: 94. Reviewed July 8, 2019 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2016 Walter Scott Sequitur Vineyard Ribbon Ridge Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

12.9% alc., 75 cases, $55. This property is adjacent Beaux Frères’ Upper Terrace Vineyard. 12 acres with 17 clones of planted Pinot Noir surrounded by a forest of Douglas Fir trees on three sides. Farmed with organic and biodynamic principles. Marine sedimentary soils. Ambient yeast fermentation, 25% whole cluster, aged 15 months in French oak barrels, 35% new. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Vivacious aromas of blackberry jam, blueberry croissant, cookies-in-the-oven, fertile earth and slate. Mid weight flavors of black cherry, black raspberry and spice supported by cohesive and fine-honed tannins. The satiny texture appeals, as does the intensely aromatic and tenacious finish. Score: 93. Reviewed May 10, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2016 Sequitur Ribbon Ridge Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.6% alc., $100. Unfined and unfiltered. Crafted by veteran winemaker Michael Etzel (Beaux Freres). · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, sous-bois, cedary oak and a subtle dried herb note. Enchanting charge of well-spiced dark cherry, boysenberry and black raspberry fruits envelope the palate with goodness. A firm backbone of tannins is supportive, an arrow of acidity adds vigor and toasty oak contributes complimentary accents. All the flavors come together in an exalted finish of uncommon length. Score: 94. Reviewed July 8, 2019 WINERY » ARTICLE »