The Wine

After 30 years in production, the ungrafted Pinot noir at Adelsheim’s Bryan Creek Vineyard still has the goods. The site’s volcanic soil and high-elevation southerly slopes create the perfect balance of cool Chehalem Mountains air and sun-drenched exposure, resulting in Pinot noir that is bright, complex and hauntingly delicious. This two-acre block of own-rooted Pommard is among the last original plantings at Bryan Creek and reaching peak maturity, contributing singular fruit to remarkable wines.

First planted by David Adelsheim in 1989, Bryan Creek Vineyard remains a marquee player in the Adelsheim estate lineup. Nestled in the heights of the Chehalem Mountains, the vines seem to emerge from hilltop forests, cascading down southerly slopes of volcanic soil into the morning sun. The high-elevation tempers ripening, delivering a long growing season and inimitable wines.

We’ve selected a single block of own-rooted Pommard-clone Pinot from this beatific site to showcase what it truly has to offer. Rich, nuanced, and savory, yet youthfully bright, it encapsulates the greatness inherent in these heritage vines. Block 5 is among the last of this site’s original plantings, waning in productivity and approaching its twilight years. It’s a precious offering that we’re proud to share for a worthy cause.

The Winery

Since 1971, we have obsessively pursued benchmark wines that celebrate the unique bounty of our estate vineyards, home to some of Oregon’s most diverse soil types, elevations and exposures. As a founding winery of the Willamette Valley and Chehalem Mountains’ first winery, Adelsheim has played an instrumental role in nearly every aspect of the Oregon wine story. As leaders, we believe it is our duty to be voracious stewards of this abundant land and to rally our community in support of equity and education. Adelsheim is a LIVE-certified sustainable winery and the official wine sponsor of the Portland Trail Blazers.

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All wine is sold FOB the location of the winery that produced the lot purchased. WVWA is not responsible for shipping wine. Shipping or delivery arrangements, expenses and insurance are the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Any shipment of wines out-of-state is the responsibility of the purchaser, who is solely responsible for compliance with the laws and regulations of said state.

The producing winery currently has distribution in the below listed countries and states. A list of distributors is available upon request.

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