2015 TLC Pinot Noir Magnum
This is a memorial bottling in rememberance of Ted Leroy Crawford, Bella Vida's first full time caretaker, jack of all trades & good friend. All proceeds of the sale of this bottle will go to fund the career and technical education programs at Newberg High School. This bottle includes a blend of 4 clones of Pinot Noir from 1 block of Bella Vida Vineyard.
This wine has an inviting nose of pie crust, hazelnut and caramel, a palate of bright cherry and creme soda give this wine a soft and smooth finish.
Food Pairings Include:
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Salmon
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Tuna
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Pork
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Duck
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Lamb
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Ted's favorite Prime Rib
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: Pommard, Dijon 777 & 115
16 magnums bottled
Named for Bella Vida's first full time employee Ted Leroy Crawford or simply TLC Pinot Noir
Ted was rooted in the Dundee Hills. He was our friend, our brother and caretaker. Ted was a "jack of all trades" and a skilled machinist. Above all, Ted was a generous man, giving selflessly of his time and person the community of Dundee. To keep his spirit alive, we have established a technical scholarship in his name. Your purchase of this memorial wine will be a contribution to that scholarship.
We miss and remember you Ted!
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot |
| Appellation | Dundee Hills |
| Vineyard | Bella Vida |
| Harvest Date | 09/21/2015 |
| Alcohol | 13.10% |
| Wine Style | Bungundian |
| Volume | 1.5 liter |
| Cases Produced | 3 |
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: 18 year
Soil: Volcanic Jory
Bella Vida Vineyard is divided into 16 unique blocks
This Pinot Noir comes from 1 blocks of Bella Vida Vineyard, Ted's Block"
Clones: Pommard, Dijon 777 & 115
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.
