2017 PINOT NOIR
LOT 92
FIRST BLOOD
VINEYARD | St. Jory
block | 1
clone | POMMARD
APPELLATION | willamette valley
WINEMAKER | John Schultz
HARVEST DATES | SEPTEMBER 29–OCTOBER 15, 2017
BOTTLING | DECEMBER 7, 2018
ALCOHOL | 13.9%
PRODUCTION |60 BOTTLES / 5 cases
The WIne
Coming from our St. Jory Vineyard in the South Salem Hills, First Blood is a Pinot noir that will make you want to say, “Yo!” This 100% Pommard Clone comes flying at you with bright cherry and raspberry notes. The well-integrated oak allows for an intensely soothing spice finish. “Mission... ACCOMPLISHED!”
The WInery
Duck Pond Cellars is celebrating 26 years of Willamette Valley winemaking heritage, producing nine wines with over 90 points recently awarded by Wine Enthusiast and Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. Duck Pond has produced a variety of Pinot noirs from Dundee to Delaney Hills showcasing the exquisite flavors of the Willamette Valley terroir.