2022 Björnson Vineyard Gamay Noir

Björnson Vineyard is located in the Eola- Amity Hills, and sits on a rock-strewn section of Nekia soil, which is layered over fractured basalt. The elevation is around 550 feet, and the vineyard catches all the sun and wind with its southwest aspect. The cooling winds help retain the acidity in the grapes. We try to pick the grapes on the early side of ripeness, when the fruit is crunchy and full of energy. In 2022 we fermented the Gamay with 50% whole clusters; we really like the texture and aromatics that the stems bring to the wine. Aged in neutral French oak barrels for 8 months before going to bottle on August 8,