Wine Description
Given to Fly gathers the most complete barrels from Block 1 in a year that started nervy and ended generous. The cold, wet spring set the stage for high natural acidity; the warm, extended October finished the story with ripened skins and seeds at modest sugars. From that, we pulled four barrels that felt like they had extra gravity and extra air. It opens on dark berries and black cherry with cocoa and subtle spice, then carries firm but polished tannins into a finish that rises instead of sinks. Built for the cellar, already speaking clearly now.
Studio Notes
• From the vineyard: Block 1, volcanic Jory, reserve blend from 4 barrels (2 Pommard, 1 777, 1 115), LIVE certified, farmed with organic principles
• In the cellar: Native yeast, 100% destemmed, 4 day cold soak, macro bins, pumpovers then punchdowns, 10 months French oak, 25% new
• Tech at a glance: Harvest October 2, 2022 (23° Brix), 13.4% alc, TA 6.2 g/L, pH 3.42, residual sugar 0 g/L (dry), 100 cases
Naming Inspiration
Given to Fly, Pearl Jam. Named for a reserve that feels lifted, depth with wings.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Red fruit, cranberry, tart cherry, cinnamon, black licorice, spice
Taste: Black cherry, cocoa, cranberry, herbs, dusty tannins, big mid-palate, fuller body, medium finish
Bottle Details
Release Date
June 2025
Alcohol %
13.4%
AVA
Chehalem Mountains
Reviews
“So suave, velvety and subtle, offering deep fruit flavors and a polished, soothing texture. Accents of cinnamon, cloves and cedar over black cherries, dried blueberries and a piney, minty background. Drink or hold. ~ Jim Gordon, Executive Editor”
