AdelsheimBreakingGroundPinotNoir,ChehalemMountains

<p>Deliciously layered aromas of black cherry and raspberry lift out of the glass, followed by exotic spice notes and a dark, rich loamy quality. This wine is like satin in the mouth—so supple. It toes the line between ethereal and ponderous in the most delightful way.</p><p>Adelsheim purchased its first vineyard property in the Chehalem Mountains in 1971 and built the region’s first winery in 1978. Breaking Ground celebrares Adelsheim’s commitment to the Chahalem Mountains , and is made entirely from fruit grown in the three major soil types found here.</p><p>Grapes for this wine come from 11 select hillside sites within the Chehalem Mountains AVA, 68% of which are estate. Soil breakdown is 20% loess, 35% volcanic, and 45% sedimentary. It’s a mix of clones/rootstocks. The grapes were hand harvested and gently transferred into stainless steel tanks for 2-3 weeks of fermentation. Once fermentation is complete the grapes are gently pressed and settled, then racked to barrel to undergo malo-lactic fermentation. The wine was aged for 11 months in French oak barrels, of which 29% were new.</p><p>Roast spiced duck with plums, grilled salmon or a beetroot burger.</p>