Alcohol: 13.2%
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Franc
Localization: Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Tasting Notes: The cool marine air blowing into the neighborhood at Eola-Springs Vineyard ensured a later harvest date with patient development of flavors, retention of fresh acidity and promotion of spicy/floral aromatics. This rose is both delightful and serious. Chill it and crush it, day or night. Or cellar it for 5+ years, developing an increasingly pronounced perfume and nuanced texture.
The Domain: Martin Woods, located in the oak-forested foothills of Oregon's Coast Range, is situated within the cool-climate McMinnville AVA of the Willamette Valley. Martin Woods is both the home and winery for winemaker/vigneron Evan Martin, who has been driven by a passion since 2009 for discovering the most compelling terroir in Oregon. Elegant Pinot noir and Chardonnay are the focus of the portfolio, but Riesling, Gruner, Gamay, Cabernet Franc and Syrah are more than proving extremely exciting for exploration. Evan’s small team farms according to sustainable, wholistic principles and the growers he partner's with are of the same mindset. The winemaking methods are delicate and natural, but of greatest importance is that a Martin Woods wine promotes the classic qualities of purity, balance, complexity and fine structure that can only result from great terroir combined with wholehearted dedication to art and craft. Above all, it is the hope that the wines evoke a consistent and inspiring sense-of-place, an authentic Oregon voice. May your wine journey be full of love, laughter and adventure, sincerely, Evan Martin
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