2015 Tardy Pinot Noir
The first wine in our Winemaker Series, a collection of wine made by three different winemakers using essentially the same grapes. Jacques Tardy is the head winemaker at Torii Mor Winery and is an 8th generation winemaker from Burgundy France.
100% Pinot Noir from 3 Blocks of Bella Vida Vineyard Pinot Noir
Farmed by: Steven Whiteside - Owner / Farmer Bella Vida
Winemaking & Bottling done at: Torii Mor Winery by Jacques Tardy
Clones: Dijon 113, 114 & 667
200 cases bottled
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot |
| Appellation | Dundee Hills |
| Vineyard | Bella Vida |
| Harvest Date | 09/08/2015 |
| Alcohol | 13.90% |
| Wine Style | Bungundian |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 200 |
Bella Vida Vineyard is located in the "Heart of the Dundee Hills" on 35.8 acres
26 acres are planted to vines
Vineyard was planted in 1998, 1999 & 2000
Average age of the vines: 19 year
Soil: Volcanic Jory
Bella Vida Vineyard is divided into 15 unique blocks
This Pinot Noir comes from 3 blocks of Bella Vida Vineyard
Clones: Dijon 113, 114 & 667
Jacques Tardy of Torii Mor was born and raised in Nuit St. Georges, Burgundy, France and is an 8th generation winemaker. He has been making wine in the Willamette Valley since 1990 and at Torii Mor since 2004. With an emphasis on elegance and restraint, Jacques’ winemaking embodies the concept of terrior and has a track record for aging gracefully.
