Grape Varietals: 100% Estate Pinot Noir.

Appellation/Region: Laurelwood District AVA, Oregon

Vineyard and Soil: Blakeslee Vineyard Estate is located on a Southeast facing slope of the Chehalem Mountains at an elevation of 500-500 feet.  The Vineyard has been farmed sustainably since 2008, and is “LIVE” Certified.

Vintage Notes: Overall, the timing of the 2017 growing season was typical for Oregon. Mid-April bud break and early June bloom. There was a normal too hot growing season which allowed the fruit to ripen nicely to a desired brix of 24. Harvest date was 10/07/17.

Harvest: Harvest date was 10/07/17 with a desired brix of 24.

Vinification and Aging: After harvesting, the grapes were destemmed, crushed and cold soaked for 7-10 days for color extraction and fermented in tank undil desired dryness for alcohol and paced in 40% new French oak, and 60% neutral French oak barrels for 11 months of aging.

Description: The "Sheila Reserve" Pinot Noir released from Blakeslee Vineyard Estate, is 100% Estate Pinot Noir. This is a barrel select wine. From the wine makers perspective, this wine is ta blend of the best 4 barrels of the 2017 vintage in the cellar.  On the nose, blackberry, red plums and current aromas with chocolate, leather and clove spices. The mouth has flavors of dark red and black fruits like dark cherry, plums and hints of vanilla, chocolate and tobacco. This wine has a rich and very linear structure with firm acid and tannins which bode for a very long life. The mojth weight is elegant and focused, giving way to a long and thought provoking finish. Enjoy with food or on its own.

Wine Maker: Jim Sanders
Bottling date: September 8, 2017
Alcohol: 13.9 %
PH at bottling: 3.79
TA at bottling: 6.3 g/L
Residual Sugar: 0 g/L
Cases Produced: 150
Release Date: Thanksgiving 2021