92 POINTS - “Offers up an aromatic array of smoke, rose petal, incense, black cherry and black raspberry. Sweetly fruited with outstanding depth. It has the structure to evolve for 1-2 years and will provide optimum drinking from 2012 to 2019.” - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

VINEYARD
Grace Vineyard is one of the seven vineyards of the Evenstad Estate located atop the Dundee Hills of Oregon. This hillside bench vineyard is situated on an east facing slope, with elevations ranging from 540 to 650 feet. Planted in 1996 to Dijon clones 777 and 667 of Pinot Noir, prized for their intensity, powerful fruit, and early ripening.

CROP YIELD & AGING - 1.49 tons/acre. Aged 18 months in 90% new French oak barrels

VINTAGE NOTES
The 2009 growing season got off to an earlier start than the preceding vintage and delivered warm mid-summer temperatures and plenty of sunshine at just the right time. By late August and early September, temperatures moderated and led to a more protracted ripening period that optimized flavor development. Harvest at the Estate subsequently commenced during the last week of September and carried on through mid-October. The resulting wines from the 2009 vintage are delicious, richly textured, and loaded with sumptuous fruit flavors.