2003 Vintage/harvest Year

The 2003 growing season started off early - bud break started the first week in April. As June rolled around the weather dried out and the temperatures climbed.

We started harvest on September 20th with a young vine site, then weirdly enough, harvested our syrah’s from Southern Oregon and the Columbia River Gorge. We finished off the Pinot Noir harvest by the 4th of October - a compressed harvest that required long days over a two week period. The 2003 vintage gave us wines displaying purity of fruit, lush mid-mouth feel, ripe tannins and great structure.

2003 bethel heights Vineyard pinot noir

Aromas of violets, rose and dried tea notes. Black cherry, blueberry and exotic spice in an expansive palate that moves into a seamless, lingering finish.

Harvest Date: October 2, 2003 Brix at Harvest: 24.5 Finished TA: 5.1 g/L Finished PH: 3.31 Bottled: September 2, 2004 Cases Produced: 65 Release Date: September 2005 Aging: 9 months in 35% new French oak, 65% one year-old French oak   REVIEWS >

Vineyards: 100% Pommard Bethel Heights SE Block