2007 Vintage |
| 2007 was a very good year for Pinot noir growing on Youngberg Hill Vineyards. The weather proved to be cooler and wetter than in the past, and more characteristic of cool climate growing conditions Oregon is known for. The fruit was maturing on target with flavors coming in early and sugars moving up as expected through August and early September. |
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Those of us who waited out the rain and harvested after October 9th were rewarded with wonderful, well balanced fruit.
For us, it means a less alcoholic wine with rich flavors, and deep color, with more elegance and finesse than in recent vintages. The spices and earthy undertones will still be there, but more subtle. This will definitely be a vintage that will accentuate the cool climate qualities of Oregon Pinot noir. |
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