2022 6000 BC
Tasting notesProduction notes
The earthenware Qvevri wine vessels discovered in the Republic of Georgia can be traced back as far as 6000 B.C..These ancient vessels & the method of fermenting white grapes with their skins inspires us to produce this wine.
| Varietal Composition | 60% Pinot Gris 30% Gewurztraminer
10% Riesling |
| Appellation | Willamette Valley |
| Vineyard | David Hill Vineyards |
| Harvest Date | 10/20/2022 |
| Acid | .60g/100ml |
| PH | 3.48 |
| Aging | Fermented and aged in Amphorae |
| Fermentation | Clay Amphorae |
| Residual Sugar | <.02g/100ml |
| Alcohol | 12.80% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 05/17/2023 |
| Cases Produced | 542 |
In 2021, the blooming season started rainy for most of the Willamette Valley and Tualatin Hills. Fortunately, David Hill’s vines bloomed later, resulting in abundant yields at harvest time. The overall temperatures for the season were warm, but even with the heat spikes in the summer it did not affect the vines or spike the sugar content. In fact, the dry heat of the growing season allowed for intentional hanging times for many of our varietals. The conditions of this vintage has created wines with complex flavors and aromas, making 2021 one of our favorite vintages in the last few years.
