As our Willamette Valley wine industry expanded and matured, it became clear that we had many prime vineyard sites, mostly growing pinot noir, that were worthy of single-vineyard status. In addition, our long-held interest in tempranillo and syrah as some of the world’s best red varietals, was piqued by the vineyards in Southern Oregon’s Umpqua Valley and Eastern Oregon’s rugged Columbia Gorge. We created the Trouvère label to showcase small-lot, limited production wines from these dramatic AVAs.
We partnered with Santa Barbara artist Mary Heebner to launch the series. Her figurative collage titled First
Moon Passage 8, is an abstract rendering that captures the unique personality of Southern Oregon’s Umpqua
Valley.
Nose
Presents alluring aromas of blackberry compote, dried violets, and sweet tobacco.
Palate
Fruit-driven and polished, velvety tannins wrap around a black-fruited core. Finishes with pink peppercorn, dried herbs, and cedar.
Food Pairing
Braised lamb shank or a bison burger.