The Chapels purchased the original 20-acre Monet Vineyard in 1999 after a hiking trip to Switzerland, and among the clones they established near Philiomath, Ore., were Pommard and Dijon 777. This bottling is a 50/50 blend of them. Among the aromatics is a sense of the cool morning breeze sliding down the foothills of the nearby Coastal Range, which sets up the palate for a flow of Marionberry pie and Baker’s chocolate. Qualifying awards: McMinnville Classic (gold), San Francisco Chronicle (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 92 points
Production: 205 cases
Alcohol: 13.8%
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