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Abbey Road Farm
CARLTON OREGON
2019 Abbey Road Farm Carlton Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir
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This wine comes from the other half of our Willamette valley blend. It is a small site just west of the lovely town of Carlton. Initially planted in 1999 with Clone 115 and 777, it now has Pommard and Wadenvil planted as well. An eastern-facing vineyard site can minimize over ripening and keep acid levels lower which creates a longer lived pinot noir. It is also planted on Willekenzie soil (marine sedentary), a denser soil than volcanic which retains heat longer into the evening allowing flavor and tannins to develop faster than other sites. We have focused on the 115 and 777. Both are standalone clones that can create a fuller bodied pinot noir, all of which make a well-structured pinot noir with darker fruit than expected.
2019 Abbey Road Farm Terry Vineyard Chardonnay
Terry Vineyard is right in the middle of the Yamhill Carlton AVA between Carlton and Yamhill. This wine was in barrel from press through fermentation, ML, and aged a total of 15 months. While in barrel, it tasted amazing and showed all the characteristics expected. Once it was bottled and ready for release, it no longer showed the same characteristics so it was held back 10 months allowing its original characteristics to return. Enjoy Meyer lemon, apple, and hints of candied pineapple wrapped in a mouth feel of bright acid and smooth texture.
2021 Abbey Road Farm Estate Pinot Noir Rosé
This exciting pinot was picked from the Farm’s vineyard. Cold soak and press was the method used to make the rosé. Essentially, fruit was hand-picked in the morning so it would maintain a cold internal temp as long as possible. The grapes were kept on the skins for 12 hours, picking up that lovely light salmon color. The juice was allowed to settle for 24 hours then put in stainless tank. Fermentation was allowed to occur naturally at a controlled temperature which extends completion for several weeks. On the nose are explosive Hood strawberry’s with a little cream, just like perfect strawberry shortcake. Palette has nice acidic strawberry’s, raspberries, and fresh cucumber water.
ABBEY ROAD FARM 10280 NE Oak Springs Farm Rd, Carlton, OR 97111 503.687.3100 | abbeyroadfarm.com
