Et Fille
Willamette Valley, Oregon 
| Vintage: | 2006 |
| Vineyard: | Elton |
| Composition: | Pinot Noir (100) |
| Harvest: | September 30, 2006 |
| Cooperage: | New Oak (57), Old Oak (43) |
| Alcohol: | 13.50% |
| Production: | 175 cases |
| Type: | Red |
Winemaker's Notes:
The Elton Vineyard is an older vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills. The Et Fille/Elton story is one of bookends. Our 2005 was our first year with these wonderful grapes, and this year is our last year with them. Sadly (for us), Elton has been leased to a large winery, and many small wineries have lost their ability to purchase grapes. So this lovely 2006 Pinot Noir is your last chance to get an Et Fille Elton Vineyard.
Of our 2005 Elton, the Wine Spectator said: "Crisp and immensely generous, pumping away at its blackberry, cherry and delicate spice flavors on a lithe, medium-weight frame, with a finish that won't quit. An expressive wine with great presence. Best from 2008 through 2015." (93 points)
To round the edges off the tannins, we kept the 2006 Elton in barrel for 7 months longer than our other Pinot Noirs. It was worth it. If you liked our 2005 Elton, we think you will love this one.
Seductive floral & berry aromas, cherry & raspberry flavors, glacial finish. A long lived wine.