Vineyard: Rain Dance

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

Recently Tasted Oregon Wines (11.24 6/9/2018)
Recently Tasted Oregon Pinot Noir (10.33 7/6/2016)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Rain Dance Vineyards

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2016 Rain Dance Estate Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., pH 3.61, TA 0.51, 164 cases, $40. Released May 5, 2018. 44% 667, 14% Pommard, 14% Wädenswil, 14% 943 and 14% 115. Harvest Brix 24.4º. 4-day cold soak, aged in French oak barrels, 29% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Nicely scented with aromas of Bing cherry and mocha java. The mid weight core of black cherry fruit is framed by toasty, smoky oak. Elegant in style, with amendable tannins, good juiciness and some finishing purpose. The oak oversteps its role a bit, but overall this is a charming wine. Score: 90. Reviewed June 9, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Rain Dance Estate Chehalem Mountains Oregon Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.74, TA 0.47, 150 cases, $40. Released May 1, 2016. Harvest Brix 24.8º. 57% Pommard, 28% Wädenswil, 14% 667. 4-day cold soak, 10-day fermentation, aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 29% new, 29% once-filled and 42% neutral. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Riper nose and flavors, featuring black cherry and blueberry fruits, a note of root beer, and a thread of smoky oak in the background. Cashmere tannins lead to a velveteen mouthfeel in this soothing wine with some length on the upbeat finish. Score: 89. Reviewed July 9, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Rain Dance Estate Chehalem Mountains Oregon Pinot Noir

12.7% alc., pH 3.84, TA 0.50, 150 cases, $40. Harvest Brix 21.5º. 67% Wädenswil, 33% Pommard. 4-day cold soak, 10-day fermentation, aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. There is plenty of oak input on the nose, with aromas of spice, smoke and clove along with the scent of black cherry fruit. Light to mid weight in style, with a peppery, spicy cherry core. Rather delicate and elegant, with oak influence in the background, finishing demurely. Score: 88. Reviewed July 9, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »