WINES
We are a small family operation, and we are dedicated to quality production. Because of the care we can give to each lot, we’re able to produce an excellent Willamette Valley pinot noir for daily drinking and exceptionally complex, deep reserve and grand reserve blends.
CURRENT RELEASES
PINOT NOIR GRAND RESERVE 2007, $75 - Aged 24 months in barrel, this Pinot is breathtaking! Michael and Brad were tasting through the cellar, barrel selecting the blends for the 07 Pinots. There was one barrel that was so gorgeous, they couldn’t bring themselves to blend it. That’s right folks, one barrel…25 cases produced. 100% new French oak. The Grand Reserve Pinot Noir is elegant and balanced with a finish that sings.
PINOT NOIR RESERVE 2008, $32- Our Reserve was just bottled after 18 months in the barrel. A blend of the best lots of the vintage are smooth and round on the palate and offer deep fruit and delicate baking spice aromas. The age-worthy tannins and acid will allow the wine, raised in 45% new oak, to benefit from many more years in the bottle.
PINOT NOIR 2009, $20-The ‘09 is ready and beginning to show its fruit, spice, and the noticeable terroir of the Illahe vineyard. Enjoy it now or feel free to cellar this well-priced gem.
ESTATE TEMPRANILLO ROSE’ 2010 (sold out)- The first Rose’ we have ever made, this baby isn’t made in the Saignée method typical of Pinot Noir Ros it is whole cluster pressed and stainless steel aged. The nose is creamy with hints of strawberry, orange peel, lemon, and strawberry. This is a crisp fresh wine, meant to drink now. (75 cases)
VIOGNIER 2010 $15 (sold out)- This aromatic white is already displaying a captivating perfume of honeysuckle, honeydew melon, plantain and pineapple. The palette is juicy thanks to good natural acidity and we’ve left just enough residual sugar to balance the acidity (300 cases). 91 points, Wine Enthusiast
RIESLING 2010, $17 – Our estate fruit at the top of the vineyard went into this wine made up of two clonal varieties, one of which entered Oregon in the seventies. The wine is rich in candy, apple, honey, and tobacco leaf–you know it when you taste it. Only 90 cases produced.
PINOT GRIS 2010, $15- We think this is a beautiful Pinot Gris, perfectly balanced, fresh, and crisp! It shows aromas of straw, meyer lemon, graham, apple and spice. This Pinot Gris is fine on its own, but the acidity begs for food. Pair it with a lemon and herb roast chicken, with sides of fresh summer greens (500 cases).
GRÜNER VELTLINER 2010, $15 -
Lowell fell in love with Grüner Veltliner n the late 70’s on a life changing trip to Austria. Our vineyard boasts a mere acre and a half of this obscure white that is becoming very popular among Sommeliers, wine geeks, and the everyday white wine drinkers alike. The 2010 Illahe Vineyards Grüner Veltliner smells and tastes of tart grapefruit, radish, honey, and white pepper. It has been fermented dry to complement the lean and restrained style typical of grüner (200 cases).
Find Illahe wines locally HERE, or see our TRADE Page for out of State Distribution.
To order wine directly: Please call 503-831-1248. Alternately, email bethany@illahevineyards.com
Illahe Vineyards offers a 10% case discount.