The nose is alive with blue fruit, raspberry, earthy notes, persimmon, roasted nuts, cardamon and blond tobacco. Lively mouthfeel with elegant and concentrated red fruit. The brightness conveys the pedigree of the wine and creates the perfect structure to complement any meal.

Composed of equal portions from Clos Gallia, Prince Hill and Hyland Vineyards, the wine shows a dazzling combination of its respective AVA characteristics: the elegance of the Ribbon Ridge AVA, the red fruit of the Dundee Hills AVA and the mouthfeel of the McMinnville AVA.

Framed by the Coast Range mountains to the west and Cascade Mountains to the east, the Willamette Valley AVA forms a cool-climate growing basin ideally suited for the production of traditional Burgundian varieties. With an array of different soil types and microclimates, the quality and complexity of Willamette Valley wine has garnered a fierce international reputation.

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An ancestral Burgundian blend – Passetoutgrain is the combination of 2/3 Gamay and 1/3 Pinot Noir. It was traditionally allowed to create a blend of these two grapes where some blocks were planted with a mix of the two cultivars. When harvesting they would “pick them all” or passetoutgrain.

Dark ruby color. The nose is a fruit medley of strawberries, cranberries, blueberries and blackberries, with a hint of spicy leather and white pepper. On the palate it is round and juicy, with crunchy black cherry flavors and an acidity that lingers on ripe tannins.

Framed by the Coast Range mountains to the west and Cascade Mountains to the east, the Willamette Valley AVA forms a cool-climate growing basin ideally suited for the production of traditional Burgundian varieties. With an array of different soil types and microclimates, the quality and complexity of Willamette Valley wine has garnered a fierce international reputation.

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In tribute to our French heritage, we have named our Pinot Gris, “Beurot” – the traditional Burgundian denomination for the variety. The name is derived from the similarity between the brownish color of the Pinot Gris grape skin, and that of the heavy brown fabric worn by French monks in the Middle Ages, known as a “Bure”.

The nose reveals hints of white flowers, pear, citrus, a touch of ginger and a gentle sea breeze. The palate is fresh and spicy with rich honey, almond paste and citrus notes on a finish that is both long and refreshing.

Framed by the Coast Range mountains to the west and Cascade Mountains to the east, the Willamette Valley AVA forms a cool-climate growing basin ideally suited for the production of traditional Burgundian varieties. With an array of different soil types and microclimates, the quality and complexity of Willamette Valley wine has garnered a fierce international reputation.

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