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2007 Temperance Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir
Wine Type: Older Vintages
Dai Crisp has managed this vineyard organically for several years now and the fruit has become highly sought after by many wineries. It’s a large vineyard with lots of blocks in a range of styles, but this one (a mixed planting of Pommard, Dijon 115, and Dijon 777 clones) has always been my favorite. So, when Dai approached me and asked if I would like the fruit from it, I could only weep and say thank you, yes, and did I say thank you enough?
I have no doubt this wine will make you a fan of Temperance Hill!
At 750 to 800 feet above sea level, it’s our highest vineyard, hence the brightest acidity. If you’re like me, you’ll find flavors of crushed blackberries and raspberries with plenty of raciness, but that raciness is balanced by a rich layer of smoky, dusty earth too. This is an exhilarating wine!
-Rob Stuart
in our downtown McMinnville 
