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Bryn Mawr Vineyards Sparkling Rosé This sparkling rosé is made by combining traditional and modern winemaking techniques. The grapes for this wine are harvested early in the season to achieve vibrant aromatics, low alcohol, and wickedly high acid—all hallmarks of traditional sparkling wine. Things take a contemporary turn when the fruit is divided into two batches; one batch is whole cluster pressed while the other is destemmed and allowed to soak for two days before pressing. The pale pink and dark pink juice fractions are then combined and fermented in French oak barrels and egg shape vessels. The last modern twist happens when the bubbles are infused into the wine during bottling, transforming it into a luscious effervescent libation. 2017 Bryn Mawr Vineyards Tempranillo This foray into tempranillo began with the planting of 150 vines circa 1995 on the Estate vineyard. At the same time, Abacela, our neighbors to the south, were undertaking their own inaugural plantings in southern Oregon. The wines are known for having bold tannins and savory fruit characteristics. Following the lead of Spanish predecessors, this wine would be considered a Reserva style. The Tempranillo is allowed to age in barrel for at least two years and then bottle-aged for at least a year prior to release. The extended aging allows the tannins to soften and the flavors to concentrate, becoming more savory and complex. In homage to antiquity, the grapes are treaded by foot during fermentation to develop more texture and depth of flavor. 2018 Bryn Mawr Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir The Estate Pinot Noir is a blend of wines from each of our soil types and spans the full elevational range of our Estate vineyard, it includes every clone and every block of pinot noir we have. Our site has a bold, expressive, and unique flavor profile. Is it the volcanic soils, the strong winds, or the farming itself that builds the strong character? We think it is all of those things and more. Each vintage is a unique snapshot of our vineyard’s development. In a sense it is a geographical time capsule. Lucky for us it can be conveyed by way of liquid joy. The 2018 Estate Pinot Noir is bombastic—a perfectly concentrated capture of the dry, windy season in which these grapes grew. BRYN MAWR VINEYARDS 5935 Bethel Heights Rd NW, Salem, OR 97304 503.581.4286 | brynmawrvineyards.com 22
