Thank you, Chris! Uncanny-a wine buyer in South Carolina surprised us at lunch last week with a Hyland 2017 when I was working there.
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Thank you, Brian! The 2021 was the only Riesling I’ve ever produced. I helped out that year by leasing and farming the block and decided to produce this White Riesling with a nod to the the old days when I moved to Oregon (late ’80’s) when there was a lot more of it around compared to now. It was an honour to work with these franc de pied vines planted in 1970 by Loie and Jim Maresh Sr.
I was working in LV in December, and my distributor had a bit in inventory so we showed it together. I was surprised how much a couple of accounts loved it because they know a LOT more about Riesling than I do. I was stoked to have it on some lists there!
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Drinking the 2023 Chardonnay Weber Vineyard
Pop n’ pour, followed over 2 days. Airy and floral nose with yellow apple, cantaloupe, and subtle tropical notes of guava and underripe pineapple. A little musty with candle wax in the background giving it some Loire chenin-like character. The wine is juicy on the palate, with fresh acidity and yellow citrus notes providing brightness to the predominantly orchard fruit flavors, which linger over a saline-driven finish. Very high quality.
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Hi Kelley! As someone who drinks more Riesling than any other white variety, I feel pretty comfortable saying you have an unusual talent for turning Riesling grapes into wine. Here’s hoping there’s more Riesling opportunities in your future! 
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WHOA!
The KF Bd16 offers are
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Ssssshhhhh
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If you care, you already know!
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Decided to check in on the 2019 Kelley Fox Pinot Noir Maresh Vineyard.
Translucent ruby. Fragrant fresh red florals, violets, and strawberries on first sniff, turning to a deeper nose of black cherries, potpourri, dried autumn leaves, and a touch of espresso bean. Mouthcoating and buoyant, this carries some weight on the palate while also effortlessly gliding across it with wonderful precision. Primarily earthy and red/purple floral flavors on the palate with a little fruit in the background, mostly black cherry and plum. Despite the delicate facade there is great structure here, with perfectly integrated fine tannins and a nice kiss of juicy acidity. Hard to stop nosing the wine in the glass, even harder to not go for another sip.
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I’m so glad you enjoyed the Weber Vineyard Chardonnay, Brian! These are 1983 franc de pied 108 clone vines that were mis-planted in my Pinot noir block at Weber. Andy Humphrey, my dear friend and longtime vineyard manager of Weber Vineyard and others-who also was Archery Summit’s GM when Gary Andrus started it-agreed to pick these vines here and there in my block separately-and I’m quixotic enough to make a SV Chardonnay from this fruit when there’s enough of it. I’m talking less than half a ton and often a quarter ton delivered separately!
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Jonathan and I love our Berserker friends 
, so this was really fun to offer! We put a lot of thought into it.
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Will there be a 2024? 
That quantity reminds me of Evesham Wood making a barrel or two (24-48 cases) of Le Puis Sec Chardonnay. Labor of love!
Thank you, Brian! 
Another white wine that I produce that isn’t typical for me is Albarino. 2022 was my first vintage. It’s been really fun and it sells out quickly.
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oooooh, that’s another great one!!
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Kelley’s Albarino is freakin’ fantastic! The four bottles I bought lasted only the four weekends after purchase. Super fun to drink. Can’t wait for the next one!
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Oh yeah. I went through three and reloaded. Unbelievable value.
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Co-signing the Albariño is awesome train here
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Unless I somehow mess it up during elevage, yes: there will be a 2024! It’s sitting in it’s (neutral) barrel. Was always a big fan of Russ Rainey/Evesham Wood.
This day just keeps getting better.
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Poured myself more of the 2019 Maresh tonight. Though I posted the note yesterday I technically opened it two days prior. Now, on its third day, this is stunning. So much depth despite its ethereal nature and transparency. Such harmony in the glass, a wonderful wine. I love the 2019 vintage for Willamette Valley pinot noir, and it’s one that I think @kelleyfox really outdid herself.
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Thank you, Brian! You totally made my day. My wines typically are very young for their vintage in any given year, so it makes sense that it took a few days to really open up. 2019 was a great, leaning-to-OG Oregon vintage. So glad you have some 2019s in your cellar!
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