The Wine

We’re not talking gemstones here… When Robert proposed to Ellen in 2008, he gave her the option of a diamond engagement ring or a new, three-acre planting of the rare Swan selection of Pinot noir. Lucky for us, she chose the Pinot. Robert hand-selected a puncheon-fermented lot of his exquisite Cygnus Block Pinot noir as the foundation for this unique Auction offering. It may not sparkle like a fancy ring, but it is pure Purple Diamonds in your glass.

Learn more about this lot during Preview Week (July 26–30) when winemaker Robert Brittan will present this wine during a virtual tasting session on July 29. Register here.

The Winery

Robert and Ellen Brittan left Napa to pursue their dream of making cool-climate Pinot noir and Chardonnay in Oregon. They purchased 128 acres in the McMinnville AVA, where they have 30 acres planted to Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. Robert brings 45 years of viticulture and winemaking experience to their venture, having worked as winemaker at Far Niente, St. Andrew’s and Stags’ Leap Winery prior to launching Brittan Vineyards in 2006. Brittan produces five distinct Pinot noirs from the estate vineyard, taking advantage of the various elevations, facings and geologic diversity on the site.

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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.

CA: AB, BC, MB, ON, SK

USA: CA, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MI, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, VT, WA

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