Martin Woods Gamay Tualatin Estate Vineyard 2023 1.5L MAG

90 pts Wine Advocate – Erin Brookspicked Sept. 18, 2023. 40% whole clusters layered in small open top fermenters. 23 days total on skins. Once dailypunchdowns starting on day 12. Peak fermentation temps 80-82F. Aged 6 months total on lees (no stirring) in 228Lbarrels, average age 10+ years (0% new oak). Racked carefully and bottled without fining on May 9, 2024. Diamcorks. TA 5.8 / pH 3.44 / RS 0.0 g/L / 25 ppm total SO2 /13.2% Alc., 275 cases (750ml) + 64 cases (1.5L) Our Tasting Notes 2021: Med+ ruby core, vibrant ruby edges. The nose has a nice density, but remains elegant with red berry and plum fruits, spice, mineral, with a nice touch of tar and violet florals. The medium body has medium, slightly chewy tannin, in a good way as it adds nice texture. The flavor intensity is med+ with a med+ serious finish of fruit, spice, floral and mineral layered in harmony! 35% whole cluster! AVA: Tualatin Hills (NW Willamette Valley) elevation: 300-400 feetaspect: south-facing slopesoil: Laure