Eugene native Elizabeth Chambers has sourced from this decade-old site in the McMinnville American Vitiucultural Area under her eponymous label, and here she has Juan Pablo Valot feature it under the two-generation Silvan Ridge brand she took control of several years ago. Its youthful, Hawaiian Fruit Punch appearance offers elegant aromas of Montmorency cherry, raspberry and violets. The structure is delicate and juicy with ripe raspberry, Rainier cherry and dark red currant flavors. In the finish, there’s a touch of forest floor minerality with a pinch of fresh thyme. Look for this at the Eugene tasting room starting in January.
Rating: Excellent
Production: 250 cases
Alcohol: 11.5%
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