In 2021, we embarked on a journey with Witness Tree, one of the esteemed founding vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills. Situated along Spring Valley Road, this 60-acre vineyard graces an east slope, with the eponymous White Oak tree standing at its center, exuding a sense of timelessness.
Under the new ownership of Oregonians Matt Felton and Jay Mason, Witness Tree recently underwent a transformation. In response to the challenges posed by phylloxera, the vineyard underwent meticulous replanting with expert guidance of celebrated viticulturist Ryan Hannaford. He made forward-thinking decisions, such as selecting appropriate rootstock and diverse clones, which elevated Witness Tree to one of the region's premier sites. We source two blocks of Pinot Noir from this site: a younger mixed clone block and a 20-year-old block of Pommard that forms the heart of our single vineyard bottling.
Sourced from the vineyard’s original Pommard vines, Witness Tree Pinot Noir is a testament to the refined strength of old vines. This wine offers a mesmerizing array of flavors, seamlessly combining notes of cloves, earthy porcini mushrooms, and ripe raspberries. Deep undertones of smoked bacon and blackstrap molasses add indulgent richness, while whispers of autumn leaves and velvety tannins provide balance and elegance. The result is a wine of remarkable depth and harmony, embodying the timeless character of its historic vineyard block.
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