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Purple Hands - Pinot Noir - Wichmann Vineyard label
Purple Hands - Pinot Noir - Wichmann Vineyard bottle

Purple Hands - Pinot Noir - Wichmann Vineyard 2018

Red Wine

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Purple Hands Vineyards celebrates site-specific pinot noir and chardonnay that unearth the Willamette Valley’s long evolutionary history. Using traditional winemaking techniques, they strive to produce wines that convey an honest expression of each of their vineyards—its grapevines and cultivation, soil and stone, sunshine and rain. All of their wines undergo native fermentation and remain unfined and unfiltered at bottling to preserve their natural, wild character. Achieving elegance in this pursuit is the passion and art of their craft.

Over the past 40 years, Cody’s family has created a legacy of quality in the Oregon wine industry. Their winemaking styles and techniques helped Oregon’s Willamette Valley become the premium Pinot noir producing region in the world. At Purple Hands, Cody continues to build on the standard of excellence initiated by the previous generation.

Technical data

Appelation: Dundee Hills
Grape Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Clones: Dijon 115, Dijon 777, Pommard
Soil: Jory ( Volcanic )
Elevation: 690 feet
Ageing: 11 Months in French Oak Barrels, 35% New.
Ageability: 10+ years
Alcohol: 14%

Vinification

Unfined/Unfiltered, primary fermentation is in small open top bins where it is hand plunged and macerated. Fermentaion kicks off with native yeast, and is only inoculatedas needed. Wine sits on skins for about three weeks. Aged 11 Months in French Oak Barrels, 35% New.