Wine Description
2023 felt like a throwback season at Compris: no extreme heat, plenty of hang time, fruit that came in ripe without losing freshness. Mountain Echo is Block 1 speaking clearly, volcanic Jory soil, a blend of 777, Pommard, and 115, and a winemaking approach that favors finesse over force. We used pumpovers only to keep extraction gentle, then brought amphora alongside French oak to hold purity and lift. It opens on cranberry, dried cherry, pie cherry, lavender, cedar, subtle baking spice, then runs long and bright, mineral, composed, quietly persistent.
Studio Notes
• From the vineyard: Compris Vineyard, Block 1 (volcanic Jory), planted 2000, about 300 to 500 feet elevation, blend 50% 777, 25% Pommard, 25% 115
• In the cellar: About 99% destemmed plus 1% whole cluster, 3 day cold soak, native yeast, pumpovers only 2 times per day to dryness, 10 months French oak plus 470L amphora, 25% new
• Tech at a glance: Harvest September 7 and 8, 2023 (23.3° Brix), 13.2% alc, TA 4.6 g/L, pH 3.58, residual sugar 0 g/L (dry), 388 cases
Naming Inspiration
India’s Song, India Arie. Named for the mountain’s voice, this wine carries the echo.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Cranberry, dried cherry, pie cherry, lavender, cedar, subtle baking spice
Taste: Burst of fruit, fine grain tannins, elegant, structured, energy, freshness, mineral, composed, length
Bottle Details
Alcohol %
13.2%
AVA
Chehalem Mountains
Reviews
“A pretty, well-balanced and medium-bodied red that has everything in good proportions. Red and black cherry aromas, while expansive black plum, clove and forest floor flavors follow. Moderate tannins and good acidity keep it well balanced. Drink now. - Jim Gordon, Executive Editor”
“Hunger pangs are triggered as the wine's aromas of marionberries and raspberries served on pound cake swirl up from the glass. There's no escaping dessert on the palate, either, as rich raspberry coulis, cardamom and white tea flavors hold court. This is lighter-bodied fare, with plush tannins and enough acidity to make your neighbor's mouth water. - Michael Alberty”
