Battle Creek Vineyard's Red Halo Pinot Noir

Tasting Note

Developed aromas of strawberry, rhubarb and pie filling are married with notes of sweet toasted oak. Layered flavors of clove, cigar box, smoke and a hint of kola encapsulate the palate. A beautiful finish with lingering oak, strawberry and vanilla.

Battle Creek Vineyard

Set among the peaceful, rolling hills of the beautiful Willamette Valley, Battle Creek Vineyards is a picture of abundance as it stretches out across 135 acres under an expansive, generous sky.

Growing of the Grapes: Each acre of Battle Creek is devoted to the planting of a single grape varietal—Pinot Noir. The environment is perfectly suited to meet the needs of this demanding varietal. Long afternoons of sunshine are tempered by coastal breezes that keep the climate cool, even in the summer. The volcanic soil is rich with nutrients and is well drained, keeping the soil warm for properly ripening the grapes.

The Right Site for Creating a Masterpiece: Laid out in a carefully planned and coordinated approach, the vineyard is divided into 21 different blocks with select clones and rootstocks, and diverse microclimates, slope, and elevations. Such precision allows the winemaker to blend Battle Creek Pinot Noir into a masterpiece—a wine with depth, complexity and sophistication.