2019 Violin 'Sojeau Vineyard' Pinot

100% Pinot Noir from the Sojeau Vineyard, owners Dennis and Thelma Peseau’s personal vineyard.   It crests a boulder strewn outcropping of volcanic soil on the high Western flank of the Eola-Hills, leering down from 700 feet toward his former property Eola-Springs and the famed Van Duzer Corridor. Fermented with native yeasts in two lots, the larger of the two with 18% as whole cluster, and a “sans stems” lot of 100% destemmed berries. The final blend came from three barrels of the 18% whole cluster lot and one barrel from the all destemmed lot, almost 16 total months in oak, 25% new. 13.4% alcohol. 95 cases made. Light to medium bodied, juicy and smooth, with impressive flavor concentration and power. Tart red cranberries, cherry, earth, graphite, roses and tea all make an appearance.