Melody Maker is Dijon 777 with the volume turned down just enough to hear the detail. The 2022 season gave 777 exactly what it likes: a cool, drawn out start that kept acids high, then an extended October that ripened berries slowly and evenly. To match that energy, we kept élevage all neutral, letting the clone’s natural charm lead. It opens with mixed berries and subtle toast, then moves into warm spice and sun warmed earth, finishing bright, graceful, and quietly persistent.

Naming Inspiration
Melody Maker, The Kooks. Named for the clone that carries the hook, pretty, clear, memorable.

Studio Notes

• From the vineyard: Compris Vineyard, Chehalem Mountains AVA, Block 1A (planted 2000), volcanic Jory soil, about 400-500 ft elevation, Dijon 777, LIVE certified, farmed with organic and biodyamic principles
• In the cellar: Native yeast, 100% destemmed, 4 day cold soak, macro bins, pumpovers then punchdowns, 10 months neutral French oak, 0% new
• Tech at a glance: Harvested October 2, 2022, picked at 23.3° Brix, 13.3% alc, TA 6.0 g/L, pH 3.40, residual sugar 0 g/L (dry), 50 cases