Wine Description
I remember that the Pommard clone in this blend was the first block I had ever instructed a crew to pick. Crop estimates came in at just about three tons, so I told the crew to pick out the block. Much to my surprise, four and a half tons of Pommard came in. Two things happened as a result: I now ask the vineyard crew to pick for a certain tonnage, and this vintage of Mountain Echo, much to our delight, has a lot of Pommard in the blend. Enjoy! ~Dru Allen
Tasting Notes
Brilliant ruby-cranberry color with good depth. The nose is warm and savory, with cherry notes and overtones of clove and lavender. The earthy-savory notes continue on the forepalate, giving way to redfruit and cooked cherry with layers of orange peel and coriander. A finely balanced wine with acidity playing off soft, fine-grained tannins. These notes continue in a medium long finish with cola notes.
Bottle Details
Release Date
April 2023
Alcohol %
13.5%
AVA
Chehalem Mountains
Reviews
“Notes of cherry drops and crushed raspberries with red flowers and crushed stones. Medium-bodied, fresh and crunchy on the palate with a delicacy and finesse to its texture. Fresh blue-fruited finish. Drink it now. Glass stopper.”
“A rich, aromatic combination of ripe blackberries, black cherries, and bits of burnt caramel and brioche suggests a down-home pie baking session. The wine's flavors are more savory, with seared flank steak and iodine pushing black fruit and garrigue flavors to the background. - Michael Alberty”
