Wines> Library Wines> 1999 Archery Summit Estate Pinot Noir
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ORIGIN: A true marriage of Burgundian clones and tradition with Oregon terroir is displayed in this exquisite Pinot Noir blended from the estate vineyard surrounding our winery in the Red Hills of Dundee. The 1999 Archery Summit Estate is the culmination of our extensive research in establishing the best combinations of vines, rootstock, soils and microclimates and exemplifies our continued pursuit to craft America's premier Pinot Noir.
VINEYARD: All grapes from this single estate vineyard, with south to southwest exposure, come from Dijon clones 113, 114, 115 and 777. The grapes were harvested in early October. The remarkable Indian summer of 1999 allowed us to harvest the grapes at the peak of their physiological ripeness. The steep terrain, dense plantings, and Jory soil also contributed to the great ripeness of fruit and depth of the wine.
WINEMAKING: Crafted in our 100% gravity flow facility, this wine was vinified by cold soaking the grapes with 38% whole clusters and native yeast fermentation. The cap was gently punched down one to three times per day. After aging in 100% new, heavily toasted François Frères French oak barrels for 15 months, the wine was bottled in January 2001 unfined and unfiltered.
TASTING NOTES: The rich dark Burgundy color of the 1999 Archery Summit Estate leads to complex aromas of cassis, black cherries, ripe raspberries, minerals, exotic spices, oak and the classic Oregonian Pinot Noir element of clean earth. The wide mid-palate is supported by deep fruit while ripe tannins pull the wine to an extremely long finish. This wine will grow even more graceful with extended cellaring for at least ten to fifteen years and is destined to become a necessity for serious collectors.
This vintage only produced 217 cases, available in our unique four-bottle lay down box, and was also offered in 3-liter bottles in limited quantities.