Grape Varieties

• A mysterious blend of grapes native to the South of France; farmed to savor the natural attributes of granitic soils, washed down the mountains covered in Madrone, Oak and Ponderosa pine.

Winemaker Comments

The name Longue Carabine is our nod to the pioneers that came west and settled the Oregon Territory in the 1800’s. It was the rifle that made it possible for them to cross the country escaping hostile outlaws as well as providing food and protection for their families, as they made their way into an unknown world. Harvested the vineyard blocks in late September thru mid Oct; treaded the clusters in half ton bins to release color and flavors from the skins, then gently pressed the clusters. Racked off solids to barrels for fermentation. Kept the wine on lees, stirring every month. Natural ML fermentation took place in barrel. Aromas of warm honey, ripe peach and sun dried apricot; secondary aromas of coconut cream pie and wild thyme. Huge ripe peach and apricot flavors blend with watermelon and candied ginger in a long, crisp finish.

Grape Varieties

• 80% Vermentino, 20% Sauvignon Blanc

Winemaker Comments

Harvested the Vermentino and Sauvignon Blanc together; treaded the clusters in their half ton bins to release color and flavors from the skins before gently pressing the clusters. Racked off solids to barrels for fermentation and kept the wine on lees, stirring every month. A mix of wild yeast and a Rhone yeast were used. A small portion from a tank fermentation lot of Vermentino was blended in to lift up the lemon tart and zest of lime aromas. Beautiful high tone aromas of passionfruit, pear, lemon tart & almond croissant. Flavors of jasmine, ginger and thyme, fresh baked poppy seed cake, lime zest drizzled with orange blossom honey.

Grape Varieties

• 85% Zinfandel, 25% Tempranillo

Winemaker Comments

Harvested the Zinfandel and Tempranillo together on Oct 1; treaded the clusters in their half ton bins to release color and flavors from the skins before gently pressing the clusters. Racked off solids to a tank for fermentation and kept the wine on lees until early December, for a slow and steady cold ferment. The wine was then brought to cellar temperature to finish ML fermentation in a classic rose manner. Welcoming aromas of Cherry blossom and rhubarb mingle with bright flavors of strawberry and juicy watermelon. A nicely balanced acidity frames a wonderful mouthfeel, resulting from malolactic fermentation

Grape Varieties

• Syrah

Winemaker Comments

A meatier, more savory rose than previous the two vintages, offering a bouquet of strawberry and cherry with a wisp of olive and earthy spice. Bright, crisp acidity creates a mouthfeel of ripe peach with a finish that almost mimics a deep red wine with a bold tannic structure.

Press & Reviews

• Best of Class- Sunset Magazine

Grape Varieties

• 99% Vermentino
• 1% Viognier

Winemaker Comments

: Flinty & crisp, with lemon/lime & white peach notes. A small amount of CO2 was intentionally left to give the nose lift & provide freshness. Excellent to pair with fresh oysters, steamed clams, & freshly caught trout.

Press & Reviews

• Double Gold- Sunset Magazine

Grape Varieties

• Grenache31.47%, Syrah 61.54%, Mourvedre 6.99%

Winemaker Comments

Fermented in one ton punch down bins for almost four weeks. ML took place in newer French oak barrel s, where the wine was aged for 18 months prior to bottling. Plum jam and currant aromas mingle with cumin and sun dried tomato; on the palate layered textures reveal deep savory flavors of black plum and black cherry, crushed fennel seeds, and in the finish cumin and turmeric tones carried by elegant tannins.

Grape Varieties

• Malbec 57.76%, Tannat 23.36%, Cabernet Franc 10.14%, Temp. 8.74%

Winemaker Comments

Co-fermented a unique field blend of Malbec for its intensity of fruit, and Tannat with powerful and embracing tannins. Well structured and youthful, promising great drinking for many years. Incredibly aromatic with classic lavender and iris floral notes combining with intense wild raspberry and allspice, lower registers of artisan chocolates and a double espresso aroma. Rounded powerful wild strawberry / ripe peach fatness; broad and mouthfilling secondary tones of camphor and blood orange, with deeper savory notes in the finish.

Grape Varieties

• Zinfandel, Primitivo

Winemaker Comments

Incredibly uplifted aromas of just baked blackberry pie, orange blossom and nectarine; classic Zin with the deeper Primitivo notes of sweet chocolate and cinnamon. Sculpted and super luscious red fruit and fast moving tannins with a snap of cleansing acidity. Beautifully composed and very friendly.

Press & Reviews

• Gold Medal-2015 Oregon Wine Experience

Grape Varieties

• Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaker Comments

Dick Troon, who planted our vineyard in 1972, always had a fascination for the Druids of long ago & their place in his Scottish heritage. We present this pleasing blend of Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon & Zinfandel as your perfect entertaining or nightly wine. A cool, late Spring delayed the harvest. Even, warm weather throughout the Summer & Fall helped ripen black fruit. Black cherry & blackberry make up the aromatics. The Zinfandel adds a bright, zesty quality, while the Merlot & Syrah seem to give it depth & richness. Smooth texture with hints of vanilla & pie spice. Alcohol Content: 13.5%

Press & Reviews

• Oregon People's Choice