Notes from Martin Woods:

"Located in the heart of Eola-Amity Hills at elevations of 300-350 feet with a northwest exposure. Helmick soil series (glaciatic and marine origins) with vines planted 2017, with Cabernet Franc clone selections 327, 214, Steiner. 

Inspired by the Cabernet Franc Rosés of Domaine Guiberteau, we were thrilled to have the opportunity to work with some of the sparse Willamette Valley-grown Cabernet Franc vines for the first time in 2024. The cool marine air blowing into the neighborhood at Eola-Springs Vineyard ensured a later harvest date with patient development of flavors, retention of fresh acidity and promotion of spicy/floral aromatics. This rose is both delightful and serious. Chill it and crush it, day or night. Or cellar it for 5+ years with development of increasingly pronounced perfume and nuanced texture.

Situated parallel to the Van Duzer Corridor, Eola-Springs Vineyard benefits from the unique interplay of soil, climate, and elevation, creating a unique terroir. Spanning across a pair of west-facing ridges, the vineyard’s soil composition tells a story millions of years in the making—ancient marine sediment from a prehistoric seabed, alluvial loess deposited by the cataclysmic Missoula Floods, and volcanic basalt from fiery eruptions. This rare confluence of sedimentary, volcanic, and glaciatic soils lends an extraordinary complexity and depth. Eola Springs thrives under the cooling maritime winds that funnel through the Van Duzer Corridor, moderating summer heat and preserving vibrant acidity in the fruit. The personality of the land shines through every vintage—expressing layers of complexity, vibrancy, and authenticity."