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2005 Auteur Hyland Vineyard Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon


Hyland Vineyard is sits relatively high in
the McMinnville foothills of the Willamette Valley

THE DIRT!
Farmed by organic practices, Auteur's Hyland designate is 80% Pommard clone and 20% Wadensvil clone nestled primarily in volcanic soils, named Jory and Nekia. These volcanic deposits originated from lava flows from over 15 million years ago, followed by ancient floods resulting in soils with excellent minerality and drainage. Typically 4-6 feet in depth and consisting of a brick colored silty, clay loam, these soils are ideal for viticulture where the roots are encouraged to grow deep into the earth, while the rich soils nourish the vines. The influence of these soils in our wines is big brambly red berry fruit accented with flowers, exotic spice and exquisite minerality.

 THE MICROCLIMATE
Hyland Vineyard consists of some of the oldest vines in Oregon with original plantings in the early 1970s. Hyland sits in the McMinnville Foothills which is the gateway of the Van Duzer Corridor – the main throat linking the Northern Willamette Valley with the Pacific Coast. Here, a substantial marine influence drops the average daytime high temperatures, extending hang time. All these factors contribute to the depth and clarity of the 2005 Hyland Vineyard Pinot.

THE PALATE
A dense weave of black peppercorns, rose petal, wild raspberry and blueberry compote with accents of carbon. Deep and brooding with an intense core of black cherry elevated with lively acidity. Tannins are structured with impressive length.

TECHNICAL DATA
Released March 1, 2007
80% Pommard/20% Wadensvil Clones
Native Yeast Fermentation
Aged 11 months in French Cooperage
50% New French Cooperage
13.1% Alc by Vol
125 Cases Produced

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