Arabilis Willamette Valley Pinot Noir - 2019 (750ml)

"Displaying a lovely light to medium lemon core with a watery rim in the glass, the 2021 Pearlstad Chardonnay from Arabilis gifts notes of grilled lemon, white nectarine, white wildflowers, crushed wet stone, lemony herbs, and a touch of cream. A medium body merges with mouthwatering acidity to create a subtle and delicious wine that delivers a finish that goes on for minutes." | 93 points, International Wine Report

• Alcohol Content: 13.0%
• Residual Sugar: 0 g/L
• Vintage: 2019
• Appellation: Willamette Valley AVA
• Varietal: Pinot Noir
• Vineyard Sources:
  • Sojeau (67%), Zenith (25%, and a Chehalem Mountain vineyard (8%)
  • Sojeau has basalt-laden volcanic soils and the other two vineyards have marine sedimentary soils
• Harvest Method: Handpicked 
• Vinification:
  • Partial whole cluster (~40%) fermentation in tank with indigenous yeasts
  • Light foot crushing to yield/liberate juice in the bottom of the tank
  • Punchdowns towards the end of primary fermentation.
• Aging:
  • In French oak barrels and puncheon for 17 months (7% new oak)
  • The entire cuvée was blended in stainless steel tanks in preparation for bottling