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Walnut Ridge Vineyard
Located a few miles west of Junction City, Oregon between the cities of Corvallis and Eugene, our 30 acres of vines sit nestled in the foothills of the Coast Range. With a beautiful southwestern exposure, the warm sun allows each vintage to ripen fully producing both gorgeous wines and epic sunsets. Each wine from is Estate grown, with grapes that we work with every day in the vineyards. The vineyard is in the Willamette Valley, nestled in the Lower Long Tom Sub Appellation (AVA). The wines of Walnut Ridge Vineyard are made in the Old-World Style, austere, and acid-driven with zero manipulation.
La Petite Fête Blanc ~ 2023
Grapes: 50% Pinot Gris, 25% Pinot Blanc, 25% Riesling – 12.3% ABV
Tasting notes: An Alsatian-style white blend producing tropical notes on the nose. The small amount of Riesling in the blend yields a slight petrol, but is not offensive.
Producer: Walnut Ridge Vineyard / Appellation: Lower Long Tom AVA – Willamette Valley, OR
Gamay Noir Rosé ~ 2023
A blend of the two blocks of Gamay noir from the estate vineyard, it expresses fruit exuberance while maintaining fresh acidity and a lively texture.
Grapes: 100% Gamay Noir – 12.5% ABV
Tasting notes: Tantalizing pink color with bright taste and slight acidity. Notes of light fruits, cherry and strawberry.
Producer: Walnut Ridge Vineyard / Appellation: Lower Long Tom AVA – Willamette Valley, OR
La Petite Fête Red Blend ~ 2021
La Petite Fête blends two grape varieties, Pinot noir and Gamay noir, taking its nod from the rustic Passetoutgrain wines of Burgundy. This playful blend is “The Little Party,” providing the entry point to Walnut Ridge red wines with a fresh, vibrant, and quaffable bottling.
Grapes: 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Gamay Noir – 13.5% ABV
Tasting notes: This wine reveals a lovely, medium-dark red color that beckons you in. Brambly berries, blood orange and a dusting of brown sugar. As you take in the aromas, a subtle hint of spice dances on the nose. The wine offers a smooth, silky entry, which evolves into a velvety mid-palate, creating a delightful textural experience. On the finish, your senses come alive with a captivating blend of spice and clove.
Producer: Walnut Ridge Vineyard / Appellation: Lower Long Tom AVA – Willamette Valley, OR
Estate Pinot Noir ~ 2022
The wine presents great potential, boasting excellent acidity, suggesting it has the qualities of an age-worthy gem. With each sip, it tells a story that’s just beginning, and you’re invited to be part of its exciting journey. It is blended from blocks and clonal selections encompassing all 16.5 acres of Pinot noir planted at the estate. It presents with great potential, boasting excellent acidity, suggesting it has the qualities of an age-worthy gem. It is a pure example of a traditional WA Pinot Noir.
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Tasting notes: Elegant, light on its feet, and replete with tart cranberry and raspberry fruit. The wine is soft, showing a smooth texture, with layers of boysenberry and wild blackberry fruit flavors alongside wet stone and shades of peat moss on the palate. It then transitions into a calm and harmonious phase. On the mid-palate, you can sense its youthfulness, with a gentle touch of tannin appearing towards the back end.
Producer: Walnut Ridge Vineyard / Appellation: Lower Long Tom AVA – Willamette Valley, OR
