Vineyard: Avellana

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

Sips of Recently Tasted Pinot Noir (10.21 11/22/2015)
Sips of Recently Tasted Chardonnay (10.21 11/22/2015)
Final Oregon Wine Reviews of 2016 (10.44 12/13/2016)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Ponzi Vineyards

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2014 Ponzi Avellana Chehalem Mountains Oregon Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., pH 3.73, 110 cases, $105. Released November 2016. Crafted exclusively from Ponzi’s LIVE Certified Sustainable Avellana Vineyard. 100% de-stemmed, fermented in small lots after a 5-day cold soak. Fermenters were aerated or manually punched down twice a day for 12-20 days before undergoing a 7-day post-fermentation cold soak. The wine was aged for 20 months in French oak barrels, 50% new, bottled unfined and unfiltered, and aged 5 months in bottle before release. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, soy sauce and forest floor lead to a delicious core of cherry and raspberry fruits lifted with bright acidity. Very charming in the mouth with a soft texture, spice accents, and an exuberant, showy finish filled with exuberant grape essence. Score: 93. Reviewed December 13, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Ponzi Reserve Willamette Valley Chardonnay

13.4% alc., pH 3.46, 1,350 cases, $35. Released July 2015. A blend of LIVE Certified Sustainable fruit from Ponzi’s Aurora and Avellana vineyards, as well as fruit from Sunset View and Thistle vineyards. Whole cluster pressed, barrel fermented using partial wild yeast. 100% malolactic fermentation. Lees stirring once a week for 6 months and racked after 12 months to neutral oak. After 20 months of barrel age, blended and bottled. Aged in bottle 3 months before release. · Moderately light golden yellow color in the glass. Appealing aromas of lemon-lime soda, lemon curd, brioche and saline. Slightly viscous on the palate and very suave and clean, with flavors of lemon, yellow apple, spice and vanilla wafer. Gorgeous balance with a bright, citrus driven finish of uncommon length for a Chardonnay. Score: 92. Reviewed November 22, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Ponzi Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.2% alc., pH 3.68, $40. Released September 2015. A blend from Ponzi’s Aurora and Avellana vineyards as well as nine other vineyards. 5-day cold soak, aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 35% new, and aged 5 months in bottle. Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Very little black cherry fruit on the nose with a strong cigar box scent. Mid weight core of black cherry fruit with complimentary oak and spice accents, backed by svelte tannins. Easy to drink, with a modest finish. Score: 87. Reviewed November 22, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »