Virtual Tasting
Join us on Thursday, November 6th, from 4 to 5 PM for a virtual tasting. Fill your glass and listen as our very own sommelier and estate host, Alexis Rogers, guides you through the 2023 Ridgecrest Vineyard, Bramble Hill Vineyard, and Palmer Creek Vineyard Pinot Noirs. Alexis will share her insights, along with Winemaker Kate Ayre’s thoughts on the vintage and wines and answer your questions at the end of the hour. In addition to being a certified sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers, Alexis holds certifications as a Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level Three, Oregon Wine Expert, and French Wine Scholar. We can’t wait to see you there!
We are pleased to offer the following wines for your current club shipment.
Ridgecrest Vineyard was established in 1980 by Harry Peterson-Nedry, planted to own-rooted, dry-farmed, heritage clones - the first planted vineyard on what would later become the Ribbon Ridge AVA. At 630 feet of elevation along the ridgeline, these grapes were grown on south-facing slopes, with well-drained Sedimentary soils over sandstone and siltstone. Peterson-Nedry and Lynn Penner-Ash are long-time friends, celebrating Oregon Pinot Camp together as the weekend’s opening act for many years. Beginning with the 2018 vintage, Penner-Ash began sourcing two Pinot Noir clones from this vineyard, Pommard and Wädenswil, which we love for their flavor intensity.
TASTING NOTES
The aroma opens with rich cocoa and smooth vanilla, offering a warm, inviting fragrance. On the palate, the wine is well-structured, with a refined balance of acidity and tannins. Subtle floral and violet notes emerge, adding a delicate lift.
Alcohol
14.9%
Aging
10 months in 24% new French Oak
Harvested
September 18-20, 2023
Cases
449
During the beginning years of Penner-Ash Wine Cellars, Palmer Creek Vineyard owners, Janet and Larry Richards, often attended events at the winery to help pour wines for guests and share the Penner-Ash story. Our winemaking team has continued to source from this vineyard, watching it mature year after year. We are grateful for the opportunity to select specific Pinot Noir clones for our vineyard designate each vintage: 114, 777, and Pommard.
TASTING NOTES
This wine opens with rich black fruit aromas, including black cherry and blackberry, supported by a well-structured and balanced palate. It delivers a savory edge with a hint of dusty minerality, complemented by delicate violet florals. Leather adds sophistication, while spiced cherries bring warmth and subtle spice. The finish is broad, leaving a lasting, nuanced impression.
Alcohol
14.8%
Aging
10 months in 35% new French Oak
Harvested
September 15-21, 2023
Cases
417
Located on the western side of the Ribbon Ridge AVA, Bramble Hill Vineyard benefits from southern exposure and gentle slopes, marine sedimentary soils, and 500 feet of elevation. The site produces fruit that embodies terroir unique to the sub-AVA. Farmed using sustainable practices and certified both LIVE and Salmon Safe, the vineyard reflects owners Shaun Kajiwara and Katie Jackson's passion and commitment to long-term stewardship of the land and vines. Wines from this vineyard express dark fruit with great acidity and structure.
TASTING NOTES
Floral notes of violets and roses, complemented by cocoa and sweet oak. The palate features ripe black fruit with a core sweetness and smooth texture. The finish is long, leaving lingering flavors of dark fruit and a touch of cocoa and oak.
Alcohol
14.8%
Aging
10 months in 58% new French Oak
Harvested
September 18-22, 2023
Cases
335
