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The fruit for Straight Shooter was hand harvested from selected vineyards planted in sedimentary and volcanic soils in Willamette Valley’s sub AVAs, Eola-Amity Hills and McMinnville. The fruit was 80% destemmed and underwent an indigenous ferment in stainless steel open top tanks. The grapes were “infused” as whole berries and 20% as whole clusters at a moderate temperature, in an oxygen rich environment until pressed. The wine then matured in French oak barrels for 12 months, 10% of which were new. A seductive and silky wine with red cherry and cranberry aromas that offer plenty of appeal. Cherry and spice flavors mingle on the palate showing intensity, depth and plenty of structure. Smoothly textured tannins are evident, leading to a spiced, supple finish.
The fruit for Straight Shooter was hand harvested from selected vineyards planted in sedimentary and volcanic soils in Willamette Valley’s sub AVAs, Eola-Amity Hills and McMinnville. The fruit was 80% destemmed and underwent an indigenous ferment in stainless steel open top tanks. The grapes were “infused” as whole berries and 20% as whole clusters at a moderate temperature, in an oxygen rich environment until pressed. The wine then matured in French oak barrels for 12 months, 10% of which were new. A seductive and silky wine with red cherry and cranberry aromas that offer plenty of appeal. Cherry and spice flavors mingle on the palate showing intensity, depth and plenty of structure. Smoothly textured tannins are evident, leading to a spiced, supple finish.