The color of this wine is reminiscent of morning sunlight.  The nose is greeted by aromas of cherry blossom, orange zest, coconut and wild mushroom.  The wine is texturally complex, richness is balance by tightly wound acidity leading to a smooth finish.  In the mouth there are flavors of fig, almond peach backed by hints of mineral and oak. 

This small block of estate grown hillside Pommard clone offers a beautiful high altitude Oregon Pinot Noir. It opens with aromas of passionflower and tart cherry with delicate floral notes. The palate brings to mind chocolate covered black raspberries and rhubarb pie.

2016 Areté Blanc de Noirs Extended Tirage

En tirage for an additional 26 months, this sparkling has fine bubbles with a creamy gorgeous mousse. Intricate aromas of ripe citrus, creamy caramel, and warm brioche bun lead hints of anise on the palate with bright acidity.

2017 Areté Blanc de Blancs Extended Tirage

En tirage for an additional 26 months, fine bubbles sparkle with a pale gold color under a gorgeous mousse. The aromas are evocative of freshly baked brioche, pineapple, and vanilla bean. Delicate, well-balanced acidity adds a brightness that pairs nicely with the creaminess of this sparkling’s structured decadence.

This Vertical Package contains 1 bottle each of the following wines: 

2015 Areté Chardonnay
"This wine shines a brilliant golden. The aromatics have characters of orange blossom, toast, and roasted pineapple which would pair well with complex dishes. Characters of apple pie come through on the palate as well as cocoa butter and graham cracker and a sweet caramel apple followed by a long clean finish.

2016 Areté Chardonnay
"The dusty gold of this wine compliments the overall aromatic character of desert air. The hot dry desert aromatics are complimented by hints of ripe fig and apple. The palate is rich with some sweetness of ripe pear and baked golden apples. The wine pairs beautifully with bacon wrapped figs."

2017 Areté Chardonnay
"This wine shines a brilliant platinum. The aromatics have characters of fresh cut oak, and green apple seeds which would pair well with complex dishes. Characters of apple peel come through on the palate as well as a delicate vanilla bean, toast, and apricot followed by a long clean finish."

2018 Areté Chardonnay
"The bright golden wine opens with toasted peach and pear aromas complimented by honeydew, stone fruit and spice from the French oak puncheons this wine is aged in"

This Vertical Package contains 1 bottle each of the following wines: 

2016 Winter's Hill Pinot Noir 
"Deep garnet to the eye, and once you breathe this wine in, you’ll experience red cherry, vanilla, licorice, baking spices, iron, clay, pepper, and fresh ripe peach. Spices and pepper are immediately tasted, along with oak, dried cherries, fresh sage, cherry cola, strawberry, and vanilla. It has firm tannins and long finish."

2017 Winter's Hill Pinot Noir 

"Smooth, rich aromas of leather and pomegranate dominate the bouquet on this Pinot Noir. The palate has notes of sweet berries, chanterelle, and hints of cranberry with a soft body and low acidity."

2018 Winter's Hill Pinot Noir 

"The ruby red of this wine shines with earthy highlights that are accentuated with aromatics of stone fruit, vanilla, and a citrus zest. On the palate there are notes of dark berries such as cranberries, black berries, and marionberries as well as some oak and spice that come together in a medium to long finish. Pairs with cedar plank salmon, roasted root vegetables, grilled chicken"