COLENE CLEMENS VINEYARD
It was a mutual love of Pinot Noir that led Joe and Vicki Stark to establish Colene Clemens Vineyard and Winery back in 2005. Operating a successful business, Joe and Vicki developed a taste for fine wine through the '80's. At that point in time, they had no clue just what the Willamette Valley would become in the wine making world. Fast forward to today, and Colene Clemens is consistently receiving high scores, and their Dopp Creek bottling just received 94 points from Wine Spectator!
When the Starks set their sights on purchasing property to plant their vineyard, they found an old abandoned farmstead and orchard that had lain fallow for many years, possessing both an ideal south-facing aspect and elevations from 350ft to 650ft. Spanning 122 acres where the Chehalem Mountains converge with Ribbon Ridge, the estate contains both sedimentary and volcanic soils; proven Pinot Noir soils which help to bring complexity to the finished wine.
The vineyard is completely dry farmed, and they take a pragmatic approach to viticulture; they use sustainable and organic processes whenever possible. Winemaker Steve Goff doubles as the vineyard manager, and he makes no compromises in farming practices and winemaking. He utilizes the most diligent, time-tested and non-invasive protocols in both the vineyard and winery.
The 2015 vintage of Dopp Creek ended up earning 95 points from Wine Spectator and was #7 on their "Top 100" list of 2018. Now, the highly acclaimed 2022 Oregon Pinot Noirs are being released, and this vintage of Dopp Creek just earned a fantastic 93 points! This is a wine that has sold out every year here at Hi-Time, and with this score, and a very reasonable price of $26.99, this will undoubtedly sell out yet again!
WINE SPECTATOR 93 POINTS - "Sleek yet well-structured, with expressive flavors of raspberry and pomegranate accented by crushed stone, rose petal and black tea as this builds tension and polish toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2033."
PIKE ROAD PINOT NOIR
The Pike Road 2023 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir showcases bright aromas of cherry juice, raspberry, floral touches and savory overtones. The palate is juicy with vibrant acidity matched with cherry, red plum and Christmas spices. The finish is nicely balanced showcasing great length for the price point!
The Pike Road Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is made from 100% Northern Willamette Valley fruit, sourced from 15-20 trusted vineyard partners in the Willamette Valley, plus fruit from their own Estate Vineyards. By integrating fruit from multiple AVAs, soils, elevations, and growers, this Pinot Noir is a true example of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir.
Head Winemaker Heather Perkin's philosophy is a big reason for their success: “My winemaking style makes creative use of the growing season’s influences on the fruit from each unique vineyard site. While I tightly regulate the production processes to ensure consistent quality, I leave plenty of room for the grapes to shine. I have always said, my role is to continue the vineyard crews’ hard work and shepherd the grapes to bottle!”
It was a mutual love of Pinot Noir that led Joe and Vicki Stark to establish Colene Clemens Vineyard and Winery back in 2005. Operating a successful business, Joe and Vicki developed a taste for fine wine through the '80's. At that point in time, they had no clue just what the Willamette Valley would become in the wine making world. Fast forward to today, and Colene Clemens is consistently receiving high scores, and their Dopp Creek bottling just received 94 points from Wine Spectator!
When the Starks set their sights on purchasing property to plant their vineyard, they found an old abandoned farmstead and orchard that had lain fallow for many years, possessing both an ideal south-facing aspect and elevations from 350ft to 650ft. Spanning 122 acres where the Chehalem Mountains converge with Ribbon Ridge, the estate contains both sedimentary and volcanic soils; proven Pinot Noir soils which help to bring complexity to the finished wine.
The vineyard is completely dry farmed, and they take a pragmatic approach to viticulture; they use sustainable and organic processes whenever possible. Winemaker Steve Goff doubles as the vineyard manager, and he makes no compromises in farming practices and winemaking. He utilizes the most diligent, time-tested and non-invasive protocols in both the vineyard and winery.
The 2015 vintage of Dopp Creek ended up earning 95 points from Wine Spectator and was #7 on their "Top 100" list of 2018. Now, the highly acclaimed 2022 Oregon Pinot Noirs are being released, and this vintage of Dopp Creek just earned a fantastic 93 points! This is a wine that has sold out every year here at Hi-Time, and with this score, and a very reasonable price of $26.99, this will undoubtedly sell out yet again!
WINE SPECTATOR 93 POINTS - "Sleek yet well-structured, with expressive flavors of raspberry and pomegranate accented by crushed stone, rose petal and black tea as this builds tension and polish toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2033."
PIKE ROAD PINOT NOIR
The Pike Road 2023 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir showcases bright aromas of cherry juice, raspberry, floral touches and savory overtones. The palate is juicy with vibrant acidity matched with cherry, red plum and Christmas spices. The finish is nicely balanced showcasing great length for the price point!
The Pike Road Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is made from 100% Northern Willamette Valley fruit, sourced from 15-20 trusted vineyard partners in the Willamette Valley, plus fruit from their own Estate Vineyards. By integrating fruit from multiple AVAs, soils, elevations, and growers, this Pinot Noir is a true example of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir.
Head Winemaker Heather Perkin's philosophy is a big reason for their success: “My winemaking style makes creative use of the growing season’s influences on the fruit from each unique vineyard site. While I tightly regulate the production processes to ensure consistent quality, I leave plenty of room for the grapes to shine. I have always said, my role is to continue the vineyard crews’ hard work and shepherd the grapes to bottle!”
