●●◆ How do you express the Oregon essence in your wines, what are you looking for?◆ What are the characteristics of the different regions in Oregon?◆ How do you differentiate the new Essence of Oregon Pinot Noir? 2024Spring Village Cellars Wine CatalogueUmpqua ValleyCoast RangePortlandfrom a vineyard in another part of the State that might have brighter acidity, lower alcohol, darker colour and more rustic tannins.The caveats when we talk about the different regions are different soils, vine age, elevation, and clones. The soil is an important part of why the regions present themselves differently in the fruit. The oldest soils in the State are in the southwest and northeast corners, though there is not much cultivation in the northeast. In the Columbia Gorge, the Pinots are grown on thin soils, weathered basalt and sand, and the wines have a crystalline quality, with more citrus and even starfruit notes, which is quite unusual. In the Willamette Valley we have the classic three soil types: marine sedimentary because a lot of the Valley used to be under the ocean; volcanic soils because we live in an active volcanic zone like Japan; and windblown loess soils where the big ice dams coming out of Washington and Montana broke and the soils flooded down. The Umpqua Valley is outside the Willamette Valley but is still foothills, a crumpled landmass between the Coast Range and the Cascade Mountains, and we see quite a lot of clay there. Not the red clay with high iron content of the Dundee Hills, but a very black clay which is very rich, and gives high acidity, so you get this brightness and amazing intensity. In southern Oregon there are more diverse soils again, it is a warmer climate but with higher elevation, often 1500-1600 feet (450-500 meters). The grapes retain their acid well so the wines don’t become heavy, they maintain their acidity along with more stone fruit and texture.In the cooler parts of the State and the Willamette Valley the higher the acidity, the lower the sugar, the more primary the fruit flavours. In the warmer parts of the State, the lower the acidity, the higher the sugar, and the more secondary the flavours are. But clones of different varieties, and the different elevations also play into it.We blend across the regions to get the flavours we like. In hot years in Southern Oregon we achieve quite high sugars, more tropical fruit notes in Chardonnay and Pinot Gris, lower acidity, richer sugar, and higher alcohol wines. In cooler regions like the Willamette Valley and to some degree Umpqua Valley, we see more acid backbone, tannins that aren’t quite as supple. And all our wines are true Oregon appellation, which makes them stronger and more reliable.Columbia RiverSalemCascade MountainsMount HoodRRP￥3,500A to Z’s corporate philosophy and commitment to sustainabilityCertified SustainableRRP￥6,000RRP￥4,3002021 was an outstanding vintage with mild, sunny weather contributing to beautiful ripe fruit. Grapes from over 20 vineyards throughout Oregon were fermented in tank lots, aged in French oak for 10 months, before blending and bottling. 90pts Wine EnthusiastFor wine information, please see www.village-cellars.co.jp.－7－Oregon Wine RegionsDundee HillsWillamette ValleyRogue ValleyColumbia Gorge〈From the A to Z website〉RRP￥3,300A blend of Sangiovese from Rogue Valley in the south, and Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley in the north. Floral aromas. Fresh fruit flavours of wild strawberries, watermelon, and kiwi are complemented by bright acidity and a clean dry finish. 90pts Wine EnthusiastCertified B CorpCommunity PartnersWomen ManagedPowered By WindHigher WagesCODE11135A fresh and fruity rosé sparkling, with lively strawberry, peach, and nectarine aromas, brought to life with larger bubbles from the Charmat Method. Best Sparkling Wine, San Francisco Chronicle Wine CompetitionA to Z Rose Bubbles NV (Crown)Varietals: Pinot Noir 90% / Chardonnay 10%Alc.12.1%CODE12528A to Z Rosé 2022 (Screw cap)Varietals: Sangiovese/Pinot NoirAlc. 12.7%While A to Z's longstanding commitment to honey bee conservation, research, and programs that support sustainable agriculture is well known, its initiatives extend beyond protecting the environment. As a Certified B Corp winery, the first winery to achieve this certification, A to Z is committed to doing business in ways that are environmentally, socially, and economically responsible.In the early days of Oregon wine in the 1970s and 1980s, Cabernet, Riesling, and Chardonnay were grown on a small scale, and Pinot Noir was the cheapest wine produced. However, as understanding of the region developed and it became clear that these varieties weren’t suited to the Oregon climate, especially the Willamette Valley, Cabernet was pulled out.In whites, David Lett of Eyrie and David Adelsheim of Adelsheim were the driving forces behind the new focus on Pinot Gris. Previously, Pinot Noir was the star and driver of growth in Oregon. However, with increased Pinot Noir production in New Zealand and California’s Central Coast, since about 2014 more white wines are being grown, and the balance between red and white wines has improved.Looking back, at wine marketing events in the early 2000s we would define Oregon as half-way between Burgundy and California. I feel that was convenient because they are both known and respected, and who wouldn’t want a bit of Burgundy and California in their wines. What we’ve now come to terms with and feel proud about is that we are definitely different from both of them. We tend to have more fruit, ripeness and richness than Burgundy, but we don’t have as much as California. When I talk to Californian winemaking friends, particularly those in Sonoma County, they often ask ‘how do you get that freshness, intensity of flavour, and to be age-worthy?’ A big part of that is the macro-climate, the seasons, the amount of sunshine we are receiving.For many years we’ve been making the A to Z Pinot, and it is always on the spectrum between red and dark fruit. It’s a wine you can drink on a daily basis, you don’t have to save it for a special occasion. With the Essence of Oregon we wanted to honour some of our growers who have been with us since the beginning, and motivate them with wine we make 3-5,000 cases of, like a Reserve for our Pinot program. CODE12351A to Z The Essence of Oregon Pinot Noir 2018 (Screw cap)Varietal: Pinot NoirAlc. 14.2％A to Z Pinot Noir 2021 (Screw cap)Varietal: Pinot noirAlc.13.8％CODE12716
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