Wines Pouring

• 2020 Old Friend' Symonette Vineyard Pinot Noir

  Oregon/Eola-Amity Hills/Symonette

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  Symonette Vineyard has made an indelible mark on Joe’s winemaking career. He first worked with the fruit in 1989, and in 2006 at Dobbes Family Estate, instantly classifying the wine as single vineyard status. Symonette Pinot Noir is abundantly aromatic, plush, expressive and quintessentially representative of Eola-Amity Hills; dark fruit, savory earth, well-structured with gorgeous tension. Few vintners have had the chance to work with this small 16 acre vineyard. Located just a mile down the hill from the Orchard House Estate, Symonette is Southwest facing, sitting between 320 to 380 feet in elevation. The vineyard was planted in 1981 to Pommard, Wadenswille, and Dijon clones. Owner and farmer, Tom Symonette is responsible for taking meticulous care of this cherished piece of land proving that good winemaking starts in the vineyard. Joe is thrilled to continue working with the fruit today under the Iterum Wines moniker, ‘Old Friend’. Winemaker’s Notes: Fragrant blackberry, bramble and berry cobbler, intermingle with allspice, cinnamon, and chinotto. Flavors mirror the aromas with notes of savory Oregon earth. Velvety tannins and fresh acidity dance with rich, sweet spices from 79% new French oak barrel aging. Primary and malolactic fermentation was conducted by indigenous yeast highlighting the vineyard’s terroir and microbiome. Barrel aged for 17 months, bottled without fining or filtration. Clonal breakdown is made up of 20% Clone 114, 40% Wadenswille, and 40% Pommard.

  Suggested Retail Price: $90.00
• 2020 Eola Bench Pinot Noir

  Oregon/Eola-Amity Hills

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  Joe coined the term “Eola Bench” in reference to the “sweet spot” running north and south, located in the center of the western slope of the Eola-Amity Hills. The Bench was carved out by numerous landslides resulting in a north-south stretch, or bench in the hill. The Eola Bench is analogues to the Grand Cru vineyards of Burgundy as most of the Grand Crus are located on the center of the hill. Winemaker’s Notes: The Eola-Bench Pinot Noir is a blend comprising 40% from our Orchard House Vineyard and 60% from Symonette Vineyard just down the hill from our estate. This inaugural blends shows off aromas of raspberry, black cherry, blood orange clove, cardamom and cola. Flavors mirror aromas with mocha and cranberry. Balanced body with grippy tea like tannins turn velvety as they meld with fresh acidity. Primary and malolactic fermentation were conducted by yeast and bacteria strains indigenous to the vineyard and therefore highlighting the vineyard’s terrior and microbiome. Barrel aged for 17 months in 50% new French oak before bottled without fining or filtration.

  Suggested Retail Price: $75.00
• 2019 Orchard House Vineyard Estate Clone 114 Pinot Noir

  Oregon/Eola-Amity Hills/Orchard House Vineyard

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  Joe has chosen to bottle single clone representations from his estate vineyard to showcase the specific genetic makeup and terroir allowing nature to speak through each wine. The dark and plush counter to the Clone 115 Pinot Noir is this opulent and showy Clone 114. Winemaker’s Notes: Clonal variation is displayed here with aromas of blue and black fruits; black cherry, Marionberry, bramble, pipe tobacco, cinnamon, and wet earth. The flavors mirror the aroma with rich and mouth-filling intensity. The plush mouthfeel is built upon ripe, mature and soft grape tannins. Primary and malolactic fermentation was conducted by yeast and bacteria strains indigenous to the vineyard and therefore highlighting the vineyard’s terrior and microbiome. 15% whole grape clusters were added to the fermenter. Barrel aged for 16 months, bottled without fining or filtration.

  Suggested Retail Price: $75.00
• 2019 Orchard House Vineyard Estate Clone 115 Pinot Noir

  Oregon/Eola-Amity Hills/Orchard House Vineyard

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  Joe has chosen to bottle single clone representations from his estate vineyard to showcase the specific genetic makeup and terroir allowing nature to speak through each wine. Crafted from clone 115 Pinot Noir, this is a textbook example of what makes Oregon Pinot Noir world class, and a truly special example of Willamette Valley finesse. Winemaker’s Notes: Bright and copious aromas of red fruit, raspberry, strawberry, and cherry intermingle with allspice, sweet pipe tobacco and red licorice. The flavors mirror the aromas with additional notes of earthy forest floor, and sweet, ripe fruit tannins. The flavors are intermingled and well-balanced with sweet spices and a hint of toast influence from the 35% new French oak barrel aging. Primary and malolactic fermentation was conducted by yeast and bacteria strains indigenous to the vineyard and therefore highlighting the vineyard’s terrior and microbiome. 15% whole grape clusters were added to the fermenter. Barrel aged for 16 months, bottled without fining or filtration.

  Suggested Retail Price: $75.00