2016 Duck Pond Oregon Blanc De Noir Sparkling Wine

Dry, energetic and bubbly in the glass with a light golden hue, this
sparkling wine has notes of apple blossom, lemon zest, almond and
shortbread with vibrant acidity, a vein of iridescent minerality, and
a creamy finish.

100% Coles Valley Vineyard - along the Umpqua River in Southern Oregon is a
spectacular site for growing Pinot Noir. Hot days and cold nights are the hallmark of
this vineyard. Gentle slope and aspect work together to capture the heat necessary for
ripening, while the influence of the coastal breeze moving up the river helps cool the
site in the evening, preserving acidity and focusing fruit flavors.

The 2016 Blanc de Noir is made with 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Patiently following in
the footsteps of classic French sparkling wine houses, this wine was aged on lees in
bottle for four years before disgorgement, creating a seductive sparkling wine of
elegance with layers of complexity.

2016 was a tremendous growing season throughout Oregon, especially at our Coles Valley
Vineyard in the Umpqua Valley. For the second year in a row, early bud break, combined
with a moderate and long summer allowed for fruit to fully ripen in this vineyard.