Formerly known as Quail Hill Vineyard, this highly regarded estate was purchased by Bill & Sheila Blakeslee in 2005. The Blakeslee Vineyard Estate has been producing top quality Pinot Noir Fruit for over 14 years. The vines are planted in Laurelwood soil (a powdery volcanic soil) atop a hard clay sub-soil. The combination of soils along with the Dijon 115 and Pommard clones of Pinot Noir, and our expert vineyard management results in a unique and distinctive wine.
Overall, the timing of the 2010 growing season was not typical for Oregon. A very late spring bud break, bloom was late June and we only experienced 2/3rds the normal heat days of other vintages. The cool summer required further time and patience to wait for flavors to catch up in the ripening process. Harvest was in late October, 2 weeks later than other Oregon vintages.
The “Estate Reserve” Pinot Noir released from Blakeslee Vineyard Estate, is 100% Estate Pinot Noir, 55% pommard 45% Dijon 115. All Chehalem Mountains, AVA. Ripe blackberry, black raspberry, and black currents are available initially, accompanied by vanilla, clove, cinnamon, bergamot, and dried flowers. In the mouth, black cherries, dark strawberries, orange cream, and chocolate with accents of gravely earth. Lush roundness and middle followed by weight structure and length. Enjoy with food or on its own, now through 2018.
