Oregon wine: 2017 Three Feathers Pinot noir ©Winerabble

Oregon wine: 2017 Three Feathers Pinot noir

Laurelwood District
Chehalem Mountains
Willamette Valley
Oregon

13.9% alcohol

Empty bottle weight:
19.0 ounces // 541 grams

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27 cases produced

The Three Feathers vineyard is perched high atop the Chehalem Mountains, between 700-1000 feet in elevation. While their grapevines are still on the younger side, they are already producing delicious fruit. The Laurelwood soil in which they are planted is rich in iron and contains no large rocks so their roots can easily reach deep  without struggling. (Click here to see our infographic and read more about the Laurelwood District AVA.)

The Pinot noir grapes in this wine are solely Dijon clone 667 from block one of the vineyard. After harvesting in October 2017, the grapes were inoculated and aged in neutral French oak for 10 months before bottling. Most wineries tend to blend multiple Pinot noir clones so it’s not often you come across a single clone bottling. If you really want to geek out, open this bottle alongside a bottle with several Pinot noir clones and taste them side-by-side.

COLOR

black cherry

BOUQUET

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forest floor

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red cherry

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rose petals

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sandalwood

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mushroom

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cranberry

PALATE

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pomegranate

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black pepper

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sandalwood

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forest floor

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red cherry

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cedar

FOOD PAIRING
SUGGESTIONS

beetroot risotto with goat cheese and walnuts

pumpkin, lentil and mushroom curry

pistachio-crusted salmon

The winery is sold out of this vintage but you might find it in your favorite wine shop. Or buy the current vintage directly from the winery website:

Have you tasted this wine? Be sure to tell us how you like it in the comments!

These tasting notes are part of a deep dive into the Laurelwood District AVA. Check out the links below to read more about the appellation and the wines grown there:

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About the Author: Michele Francisco

Michele Francisco, a founder and regular contributor to Winerabble, a blog primarily about Pacific Northwest wines, is living the dream in Portland, Oregon. Her passion leads some to believe she's got wine running through her veins. Contact Michele at michele@winerabble.com & be sure to visit her online portfolio at www.michelefrancisco.com.

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