Vineyard: Croft

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

The French Continue to Blaze New Wine Trails in Oregon (10.39 10/1/2016)
Recently Tasted Willamette Valley Wines (11.38 2/2/2019)
Pinot Gris: Oregon’s Signature White Wine (7.15 3/26/2009)
Sips of Recently Tasted Oregon Pinot Noir (9.50 11/21/2014)
Embraceable (and Affordable) New Pinot Noir Releases from Oregon (11.19 2/20/2018)
Antica Terra Speaks of Terroir (7.22 8/5/2009)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Haden Fig
Fullerton Wines
Daedalus Cellars
Chapter 24 Vineyards
Antica Terra
Croft Vineyards

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2015 Haden Fig Croft Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., $30. Made from certified organic grapes. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Plenty of earthy goodness and toasty oak on the nose. The mid-weight core of juicy cherry and raspberry fruits moderately overlain with oak. The tannins gently ply the background, the texture is quite polished, and there is a modest finish featuring dark raspberry coulis. Score: 89. Reviewed February 21, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2015 Fullerton Croft Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., pH 3.69, TA 0.52, 200 cases, $50. Primarily sedimentary soils. Pommard, Wädenswil and Dijon 115 clones. Harvest Brix 24.5º-25.0º. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 25% new. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Forestry aromas of fir tree and underbrush. A rugged and brooding mid weight plus wine showing aggressive tannins that envelope the black fruit core. The fruit does not come to the fore even when tasted several hours after opening. The wine finishes with cotton-mouth tannins. Score: 86. Reviewed February 2, 2019 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Chapter 24 Vineyards Fire + Flood The Flood Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir

12.68% alc., 800 cases, $60. Sourced from four vineyards (Shea, Croft, DDL and Stardance). 100% de-stemmed, feral yeast fermentation lasting 23 days. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Gorgeous perfume of fresh black cherries and lacy oak. Silky and polished on the palate, even sexy like a Pinot with curves. Flavors of black cherry, black raspberry and savory herbs with a noticeable oak overlay. Impressive harmony and thoroughly enjoyable, but not up to the 2012 bottling that was other worldly. Score: 92. Reviewed October 2, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2011 Croft Vineyards Savoir-Vivre! Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., $35. Made from organically grown grapes. Croft Vineyards has grown grapes organically for over 30 years. This wine is made from grapes from some of the oldest vines. Produced and bottled by 720 Wine Cellars in Philomath. · Moderate reddish purple hue in the glass. Aromas of raspberry, Damson plum, peppery spices, stem and oak. Light to mid weight flavors of red cherry, red raspberry and red plum with a savory herbal thread in the background. Soft on the palate with mild fine-grained tannins, and a slightly tart, cherry-driven finish. Pleasant but not exceptional. Score: 88. Reviewed November 19, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2007 Daedalus Cellars Willamette Valley Pinot Gris

13.6% alc., screw cap. Tall Alsatian bottle. From four vineyards (Carabella, Croft, Mahona and Murto) cropped to 2 tons per acre. Fermented with five different yeasts in 50% stainless steel and 50% neutral oak. · Rather intense aromas of pear, baking spices and almonds. Light and delicate flavors of pears and honey with a creamy mouth feel and some length to the finish. Reviewed March 26, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2007 Antica Terra Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., 1,270 cases, $46. Released April 1 2009.Packaged in a distinctive tall-necked bottle. 53% Antica Terra Vineyard, 28% Shea Vineyard, 9% Cherry Grove Vineyard, 9% Croft Vineyard. 91% de-stemmed without crushing. Fermented in small, open-top fermenters with manual punch downs. Into barrel using gravity flow with 27% press. Aged in 53% new French oak. Unfined and unfiltered. · Teasing aromas of berry tart and spiced raspberries with a hint of pine tree. Tasty dark berry, black cherry and plum with nuances of minerality, earthiness, seasoned oak, spice and musk, which come and go in the glass. There might be some pheromones in there as well as I could not turn away from the glass. This wine has plenty of richness to satisfy, but not in the über-rich mold of SQN. It is very clean and silky with imperceptible tannins and impeccable balance. This beauty will hold your interest and is a truly unique artisan Pinot Noir. Reviewed August 5, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »