2008 | De Ponte Cellars | Pinot Noir Estate Dundee Hills on Sale

2008 | De Ponte Cellars | Pinot Noir Estate Dundee Hills

Red Wine: 2008 | De Ponte Cellars | Pinot Noir Estate Dundee Hills

Floral with subtle aromas of raspberry, dark cherry and notes of vanilla. The ’08 Estate has harmonious and silky texture while the tannins are soft and perfectly integrated giving this wine elegant and graceful frame. The finish is long and fresh, full of red fruit and spices.

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Producer: De Ponte Cellars

Vintage: 2008

Size: 750ml

ABV: 14.1%

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Country/Region: United States, Dundee Hills

Detailed Description

Floral with subtle aromas of raspberry, dark cherry and notes of vanilla. The ’08 Estate has harmonious and silky texture while the tannins are soft and perfectly integrated giving this wine elegant and graceful frame. The finish is long and fresh, full of red fruit and spices.

Producer Information

De Ponte Cellars is the site of one of the oldest vineyards in the Willamette Valley. This scenic property up in the Dundee Hills was acquired by the Baldwin family in 1999 and soon De Ponte Cellars Winery was born. The name De Ponte comes from the matriarch of the Baldwin family, Shirley Baldwin. De Ponte, her maiden name which is of Portuguese origin, honors her father who grew grapes and made his own wine in California’s San Joaquin Valley. De Ponte released its first Pinot Noir to critical acclaim in 2001, reflecting the dedication of the Baldwin Family and its French Winemaker Isabelle Dutartre to produce a remarkable wine. Dutartre learned the art of winemaking in her home of the Burgundy region of France and each vintage reflects her uncompromising commitment to quality and tradition. In addition to its Pinot Noir, De Ponte is known for its Melon. The Melon grape is not only rare in Oregon, but also in the whole U.S. The original growers thought the vines would produce Pinot Blanc grapes, though they were mistaken. It turns out the varietal they planted was Melon de Bourgogne, which is identical to the grape used in France’s Muscadet which is produced in the Loire Valley of France. The result is a delightful white wine which has generated a loyal following for De Ponte.