February 2023 WAYD Shipment

2013 Winderlea Vineyard Pinot noir

Our estate vineyard, originally planted in 1974, is comprised of 16 planted acres of Pinot noir. Our flagship wine, the Winderlea Vineyard Pinot noir, exemplifies what this stunning site is all about.

With a vibrant, ruby color, the 2013 Winderlea Vineyard Pinot noir opens with aromatics of earl gray tea, roses, and spiced raspberries. The palate follows with red and dark cherry alongside vanilla bean and dark notes of espresso and wood spice, complementing the fine tannins and structure of this wine.

AVA: Dundee Hills

Selections: Pommard, Dijon 114, 115, 667 & 777

Best Paired with: A quiet Valentine’s Day dinner at home alongside your favorite meal.

2016 Murto Vineyard Pinot noir

Noted for its intense purple in color, Murto is a sheltered, southwest facing vineyard at the west end of the Dundee Hills that never fails to compel us by its extraordinary aromatics and structure.

Aromas of freshly baked marionberry pie introduce the 2016 Murto Vineyard Pinot noir. The dense scent of lingonberry is steeped in tarragon and French lavender followed by a mélange of fresh and dried roses. The palate is structured and dark with cocoa and mushroom underscoring cranberry and spicy black pepper.

AVA: Dundee Hills

Selections: Wädenswil & Own-rooted Pommard

Best Paired With: Red pesto pasta while streaming the new hit movie The Menu.

2018 Winderlea Chardonnay

Our Chardonnay is fermented in neutral oak and goes through slow, cool malolactic with the goal of retaining the character of the fruit while creating a rich and silky texture.

On the nose, notes of lemon curd, stone fruit, orange blossom and yellow plum abound. The palate shows layers of citrus zest, gardenias, orange cream sorbet, Anjou pears and persimmon. The fruit and flower notes are kept fresh with precise acidity and a mouth watering, crystalline finish.