High above the Valley floor, Tom & Marion Vail lovingly tend each of Calamity Hill Vineyard's Pinot vines. Communiqué has reaped the rewardsof this attention to detail with our 2015 Calamity Hill Pinot Noir. The intense color introduces aromas of black cherry and anise accented by smoke and leather. Their 500+ feet of elevation provide an elegant acid balance to the powerhouse Pinot of a hot year. Try with seared duck & marionberry gastrique for a pairing that could inspire one to write verse.

VINEYARD: Calamity Hill Vineyard

AVA: Eola-Amity Hills

CLONES: Pommard/777/115

AVERAGE VINE AGE: 14 years

HARVEST DATE: September 30, 2015

BRIX AT HARVEST: 24.2ºBrix

WHOLE CLUSTER: 22%

COLD SOAK: 10 days

YEAST SELECTION: Native (Wild) Yeast

FERMENTATION SPECS: Length: 24 days
FERMENTATION SPECS: High Temp: 87.7ºF
FERMENTATION SPECS: Cap Management: Mix of pump-over & punchdown

BARREL PROGRAM: 10 months aged
BARREL PROGRAM: 100% French Cooperage
BARREL PROGRAM: 20% New/20% Once-Twice fill/60% Neutral

FINAL WINE SPECS: pH = 3.41
FINAL WINE SPECS: TA = 6.2g/l
FINAL WINE SPECS: AbV = 14.1%

PRODUCTION: 150 cases

Warm Southern Slopes, meticulous vineyard management, and an idyllic location are trademarks of The Eola-Amity Hill's prized Dukes Family Vineyard. Communique's 2015 Duke's Pinot Noir is reminiscent of the wines of Burgundy, showing great elegance and reserve. Delicate red berries and a hint of wild thyme swirl with dusty rose tannins on the nose. In the mouth waves of red fruit and mellow oak coat the palate while the distinct minerality and acidity imparted by the soils provide structure and longevity. Enjoy with fresh Pacific Halibut and roasted root vegetables.

VINEYARD: Dukes Family Vineyard

AVA: Eola-Amity Hills

CLONES: Pommard/777/667/828

AVERAGE VINE AGE: 19 years

HARVEST DATE: September 21, 2015

BRIX AT HARVEST: 23.3ºBrix

WHOLE CLUSTER: 28%

COLD SOAK: 8 days

YEAST SELECTION: Native (Wild) Yeast

FERMENTATION SPECS: Length: 27 days
FERMENTATION SPECS: High Temp: 83.6ºF
FERMENTATION SPECS: Cap Management: Mix of pump-over & punchdown

BARREL PROGRAM: 11 months aged
BARREL PROGRAM: 100% French Cooperage
BARREL PROGRAM: 30% New/20% Once-Twice fill/50% Neutral

FINAL WINE SPECS: pH = 3.47
FINAL WINE SPECS: TA = 7.1g/l
FINAL WINE SPECS: AbV = 13.3%

PRODUCTION: 72 cases

Harvest Date: March 9, 2016

Harvested Weight: 4lbs 10oz/span>

Varietal: 1 beautiful little girl/span>

AVA: McMinnville, Oregon/span>

Clonal Selection: A perfect blend of Mom & Dad/span>

Flavor Profile: Sassy & Strong, Complex & Fun/span>

Cellar-ability: Although fun and approachable now, this one’s going to keep getting better year after year

VINEYARDS: Dukes, Zena Crown, Undisclosed

AVA: Eola-Amity Hills

CLONES: 828, 777, 667, Pommard

AVERAGE VINE AGE: 26 years

HARVEST DATES: September 17-24, 2016

AVG BRIX AT HARVEST: 23.5ºBrix

WHOLE CLUSTER: 15%

COLD SOAK: 9-11 days

YEAST SELECTION: Native (Wild) Yeast

FERMENTATION SPECS: AVG Length: 25 days
FERMENTATION SPECS: High Temp: 85.8ºF
FERMENTATION SPECS: Cap Management: Mix of pump-over & punchdown

BARREL PROGRAM: 21 months in barrel
BARREL PROGRAM: 100% French Cooperage
BARREL PROGRAM: 40% New/20% Once-Twice fill/40% Neutral

FINAL WINE SPECS: pH = 3.41
FINAL WINE SPECS: TA = 7.2g/l
FINAL WINE SPECS: AbV = 13.5%

PRODUCTION: 68 cases

A bouquet of red raspberry, wild thyme, and a touch of old growth forest awaken the senses tempting a first sip. On the tongue, Communiqué’s 2017 Yamhill County Pinot Noir doesn’t disappoint. Complex layers of wild strawberry, fresh herbs, and a touch of spice intertwine with polished tannins to coat the palate and leave the mouth looking for the next taste. Serve alongside seared local pork loin with roasted marionberry chutney.

VINEYARDS: Calamity Hill, Zena Crown, Three Trees Lane

AVA: Eola-Amity Hills

CLONES: Field Blend

AVERAGE VINE AGE: 24 years

HARVEST DATE: September 26-October 14, 2017

AVG BRIX AT HARVEST: 23.7ºBrix

WHOLE CLUSTER: 18%

COLD SOAK: 7-11 days

YEAST SELECTION: Native (Wild) Yeast

FERMENTATION SPECS: AVG Length: 27 days
FERMENTATION SPECS: High Temp: 87.6ºF
FERMENTATION SPECS: Cap Management: Mix of pump-over & punchdown

BARREL PROGRAM: 18 months barrel aged
BARREL PROGRAM: 100% French Cooperage
BARREL PROGRAM: 30% New/20% Once-Twice fill/50% Neutral

FINAL WINE SPECS: pH = 3.14
FINAL WINE SPECS: TA = 7.3g/l
FINAL WINE SPECS: AbV = 13.4%

PRODUCTION: 105 cases

Bright & Crisp; Communiqué’s 2018 Dry Riesling abounds with aromas of honeysuckle, nectarine, and kaffir lime zest. Ancient marine sediment soil imparts a minerality reminiscent of cold alpine river rock while 30 years of vine age provide texture, structure, and ripeness to this easy-drinking Riesling. Serve chilled alongside miso-glazed black cod & ginger-braised bok-choy for a pairing sure to impress.

VINEYARD: Eola Springs

AVA: Eola-Amity Hills

AVERAGE VINE AGE: 26 years old

HARVEST DATE: October 25, 2018

BRIX AT HARVEST: 22.3ºBrix

ON THE CRUSH PAD:

FERMENTATION: Native yeast & low temps allow for extended fermentation of almost 7mos. Lees stirred throughout

Maturation: Extended tank aging on lees

Final Wine Specs: pH = 2.91
Final Wine Specs: TA = 8.6g/l
Final Wine Specs: AbV = 12.7%
Final Wine Specs: RS = 7.1g/ltr

PRODUCTION: 64 cases

Stormy Morning’s Northern Valley location and high elevation provide the vineyard site the ability to fully ripen Pinot Noir grapes while still maintaining the acid needed to create Communiqué’s 2015 offering. Mouth-watering flavors of wild strawberry and rhubarb make this dry Provence style Rosé an excellent summer sipper as well as a perfect pairing with all manner of grilled meats or fish.

VARIETAL: Pinot Noir

VINEYARD: Stormy Morning Vineyard

AVA: Chehalem Mountains

ELEVATION: 600-700 feet

HARVEST DATE: September 10, 2015

BRIX AT HARVEST: 21.7 degrees

ON THE CRUSH PAD: Hand punched in picking bins then allowed to sit for 6 hours at 60-62 degrees. Whole cluster pressed to stainless variable capacity fermenter.

FERMENTATION: Inoculated September 11, 2015. Fermentation temps ranging from 63-68 degrees Fahrenheit. Fermented to dry after 13 days.

CELLAR: Transferred to neutral French Oak with roughly 30% of the retained lees added. Stirred on lees weekly. Racked to stainless variable capacity tank March 17, 2016 for cross-flow filtration and final assembly.

BOTTLED: April 9, 2016

Info @ Bottling: pH = 3.28
Info @ Bottling: TA = 7.2g/l
Info @ Bottling: AbV = 13.3%

PRODUCTION: 35 cases

Communiqué’s 2018 White Pinot redefines all that Pinot Noir can be. Careful harvest decisions, light-handed winemaking, and the gentle squeeze of a bladder press yield white juice from a classic red grape. The result…a white wine of complexity and character. Alive with aromas of tropical fruit and cotton candy this wine hits the palate with rhubarb and toffee while supple tannins add texture and length. With this bottle in the cellar never dread the thought of pairing Pinot Noir with Baked Dover Sole & a simple Beurre Blanc.

VINEYARD: Stormy Morning Vineyard

AVA: Chehalem Mountains

HARVEST DATE: September 17, 2017

BRIX AT HARVEST: 21.4ºBrix

ON THE CRUSH PAD: Pre-Dawn pick to minimize extraction. Direct bladder press. 60hour settling period. Racked 2/3 to stainless VC and 1/3 to second fill French oak barrel.

FERMENTATION SPECS: Length….42 days in tank & 91 days in barrel. Both lots allowed partial ML

BARREL PROGRAM: 18 months barrel aged
BARREL PROGRAM: 100% French Cooperage
BARREL PROGRAM: 30% New/20% Once-Twice fill/50% Neutral

FINAL WINE SPECS: pH = 3.14
FINAL WINE SPECS: TA = 7.3g/l
FINAL WINE SPECS: AbV = 13.4%

PRODUCTION: 78 cases

An exceptionally hot & dry growing season provided the Willamette Valley the rare opportunity to ripen grapes to their fullest potential. Harvest came quickly seeing sugar levels of nearly 26 Brix. Despite the high sugar the early harvest allowed for necessary acids to maintain a beautiful balance. The result is a wine with power and structure that still shows the delicate nuances prized by Pinotphiles the world over. At first glance the deep rich ruby red color sucks you in like a snake charmer’s pungi playing its mesmerizing melody. Then waves of black cherry, marionberry, and ripe plum give way to subtle hints of cinnamon, vanilla, and a touch of Grandpa’s pipe tobacco on the nose. In the mouth the 2014 Yamhill County Pinot abounds with ripe fruit flavors ranging from dark bramble berries to lifted hints of wild strawberry accented with a pinch of fresh ground tellicherry pepper. The beautifully balanced acid provides this wine the necessary backbone for easy pairing with meats as rich as Muscovy duck or as delicate as Pacific salmon. Please enjoy Communique’s first offering from now through 2025.

AVA: Dundee HillsEola-Amity CLONES: Pommard, Wadenswil, 115828 HARVEST DATE: September 17, 2014September 27, 2014 BRIX AT HARVEST: 25.8 (average)25.2 (average) WHOLE CLUSTER: 28%15% COLD SOAK: 8 days11 days FERMENTATION TIME: 17 days22 days ALCOHOL: 14.1% by volume14.1% by volume pH: 3.653.65 TITRATABLE ACIDITY: 6.1 grams per liter6.1 grams per liter BARREL AGING: 11 months10 months