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A.D. Beckham "Lignum" Amphora Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir 2014
Winemaker's Notes
"Beckham Estate Vineyard is perched on the flank of Parrett Mountain in Oregon's Chehalem Mountains AVA. The A.D. Beckham wines are a convergence of two passions- ceramics and wine. The terra cotta amphorae used to make these wines are handcrafted in Andrew's studio on our vineyard. "Lignum" is latin for wood. This wine was fermented in Andrew's handmade terra cotta and aged in 12 year old French oak barrels and bottled unfiltered. 120 cases made."
"Beckham Estate Vineyard is perched on the flank of Parrett Mountain in Oregon's Chehalem Mountains AVA. The A.D. Beckham wines are a convergence of two passions- ceramics and wine. The terra cotta amphorae used to make these wines are handcrafted in Andrew's studio on our vineyard. "Lignum" is latin for wood. This wine was fermented in Andrew's handmade terra cotta and aged in 12 year old French oak barrels and bottled unfiltered. 120 cases made."
$
4299
Discount:
750 ML
Patricia Green Cellars "Marine Sedimentary" Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir 2016
92
Wine Spectator
93+
Our Score
(8/2018) Flavors of black sour cherry, dark red flowers, river rock minerals and deep, chewy earth tones give a load of character to this structured bottling. Already quite impressive, this wine will really hit its stride 5 to 7 years down the line. If you drink some now, and we strongly recommend that you do, give it several hours in a decanter to allow the complexity and fruit to reveal themselves. Something very special here. Only 266 case produced.
(8/2018) Flavors of black sour cherry, dark red flowers, river rock minerals and deep, chewy earth tones give a load of character to this structured bottling. Already quite impressive, this wine will really hit its stride 5 to 7 years down the line. If you drink some now, and we strongly recommend that you do, give it several hours in a decanter to allow the complexity and fruit to reveal themselves. Something very special here. Only 266 case produced.
$
3499
Discount:
750 ML
Beckham Estate Vineyard Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir 2015
91
Our Score
(10/2018) As Andrew and Annedria's hand-planted vineyard sees all of its vines eclipse 10 years of age, the seriousness of the juice here is becoming more obvious. So too, is the wiseness of choosing such a high altitude site. Increasingly warm and dry weather in the Willamette Valley has resulted in singing acidity and vibrancy, while alcohol remains at a balanced 13.3%. We love the serious structure and exotic notes including sweet violet and potpourri opulence laced over its ripe strawberry and black raspberry fruit. You should let this stunner unfurl with a few hours in the decanter, and stash a few in the cellar to follow over the next 6 years.
(10/2018) As Andrew and Annedria's hand-planted vineyard sees all of its vines eclipse 10 years of age, the seriousness of the juice here is becoming more obvious. So too, is the wiseness of choosing such a high altitude site. Increasingly warm and dry weather in the Willamette Valley has resulted in singing acidity and vibrancy, while alcohol remains at a balanced 13.3%. We love the serious structure and exotic notes including sweet violet and potpourri opulence laced over its ripe strawberry and black raspberry fruit. You should let this stunner unfurl with a few hours in the decanter, and stash a few in the cellar to follow over the next 6 years.
$
2799
Discount:
750 ML
Beckham Estate Vineyard Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir 2014
91
Our Score
(3/2018) Andrew Beckham has become a bit of a wine celebrity recently with his artisinal amphora design and clay-aged creations. Equally impressive though is his independent, from-the-ground-up story of acidentally becoming a winemaker. We also love the more conventional bottlings we've known for several vintages. Organically farming their estate vineyard at Parrett Mountain, and adding nothing but minimal sulfites at bottling - we love the bright crunchy red fruit and balanced mouthfeel here in this 400cs production. A blend of all four clonal varieties planted, this vintage utilized 25% whole clusters and 15% new oak. This is fresh and energetic, without any of the bitter edge we've witnessed in some 2014 Willamette Pinots with extensive stem usage. Good job teacher!
(3/2018) Andrew Beckham has become a bit of a wine celebrity recently with his artisinal amphora design and clay-aged creations. Equally impressive though is his independent, from-the-ground-up story of acidentally becoming a winemaker. We also love the more conventional bottlings we've known for several vintages. Organically farming their estate vineyard at Parrett Mountain, and adding nothing but minimal sulfites at bottling - we love the bright crunchy red fruit and balanced mouthfeel here in this 400cs production. A blend of all four clonal varieties planted, this vintage utilized 25% whole clusters and 15% new oak. This is fresh and energetic, without any of the bitter edge we've witnessed in some 2014 Willamette Pinots with extensive stem usage. Good job teacher!
$
2799
Discount:
750 ML
