By Angela Estate
2015 Abbot Claim Pinot Noir

Appellation
Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Oregon

Story
The winery is a collaboration between owner Antony Beck of Graham Beck Winery in South Africa and Ken Wright of Ken Wright Cellars in Oregon. Beck purchased the renowned Abbott Claim Vineyard in 2012 from Wright. Planted in 2001, the 16-acre property is older and slightly more established than our flagship Angela Estate Pinot. Abbott Claim was named after John F. Abbott, who possessed the original Donation Land Claim in 1860.

Profile
The 2015 vintage was much like the 2014 vintage: a warmer year with three weeks of early bud break extending hang time on the vine. This vintage was very generous in terms of yield and phenolic development, lush and plush. The vineyard sits on ancient marine sedimentary soils that lend blacker fruit, slightly velvet tannin, and a curvacious mouthfeel to the wine. We planted plusher Pinot Noir clones (Pommard, Dijon 777, and 115) to complement the muscularity of the soils. Aromas and flavors are red currants, cherry cola, forest floor, cedar sprigs, ripe raspberry, sweet pipe tobacco, and root beer.
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