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Alloro Vineyard
| Owner(s) | David Nemarnik |
| Web site | www.allorovineyard.com |
| Link to this site |
Alloro is the Latin and Italian word for laurel, the evergreen plant said to symbolize immortality in ancient times and a symbol of peace and victory today. Alloro Vineyard and Winery is situated on Laurel Ridge, in the Chehalem Mountains just north of Newberg. David Nemarnik is the founder and vineyard manager. Established in 1999, the 78-acre vineyard is planted to Pommard and Dijon clones in Laurelwood soil. A winery specifically designed for vinifying Pinot Noir was completed for the 2003 harvest.
The winemaker is University of California at Davis educated Tom Fitzpatrick. Production is 100% estate from the Alloro Vineyard including Estate and Winery Block Pinot Noir.
Wines are available for sale on the website. Tours and tasting can be made by appointment. The winery is also open Thanksgiving and Memorial Day weekends. 22075 SW Lebeau Road, Sherwood, OR. 503-813-0063.
Articles About Alloro Vineyard
Reviewed Wines
2006 Alloro Vineyard Estate Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $34. The 70-acre vineyard is
situated on Laurel Ridge just north of Newberg at elevations of 375 to 700 feet. The soil is Laurelwood. Dijon
and Pommard clones are farmed sustainably. David Nemarnik, founder and vineyard manager, established
Alloro (Latin and Italian word for laurel) in 1999. A Mediterranean inspired winery and tasting room with
underground cellars was completed in time for the 2003 harvest. This wine is a blend of four estate grown
clones, aged in 27% new French oak, and is unfined and unfiltered.
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Appealing scent of dark fruits, oak and
spice cabinet. Ample ripe black cherry and black raspberry fruit is mouth filling and smoothly textured, and the
finish is soft and smooth.
Reviewed December 17, 2008
ARTICLE »
2006 Alloro Vineyard Estate Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $34. The 70-acre vineyard is situated on Laurel Ridge just north of Newberg at elevations of 375 to 700 feet. The soil is Laurelwood. Dijon and Pommard clones are farmed sustainably. David Nemarnik, founder and vineyard manager, established Alloro (Latin and Italian word for laurel) in 1999. A Mediterranean inspired winery and tasting room with underground cellars was completed in time for the 2003 harvest. This wine is a blend of four estate grown clones, aged in 27% new French oak, and is unfined and unfiltered. · Appealing scent of dark fruits, oak and spice cabinet. Ample ripe black cherry and black raspberry fruit is mouth filling and smoothly textured, and the finish is soft and smooth. Reviewed December 17, 2008 ARTICLE »
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