Fruit
Earth
Acid
Body
Minerality
Owners Dan and Helen Dusschee planted the iconic Freedom Hill Vineyard in 1981. Their son, Dustin, has recently taken over the farming responsibility in yet another generation of sustainable stewardship, maintaining the family legacy. Freedom Hill Vineyard is tucked into the coast range on a gentle southeast slope. Protected from the Van Duzer coastal winds, this vineyard has a warmer climate than those of the neighboring Eola-Amity Hills. The soils here are a sedimentary, uplifted seabed and are thought to be among the oldest in the region. These ancient soils, combined with the vineyard’s microclimate are now recognized as part of a new sub-appellation within the Willamette Valley called Mt. Pisgah.
Country
United States
Sub-Region
Willamette Valley
Region
Oregon
Varieties
Chardonnay
Farming
Organic
Soil
Sedimentary
Winemaking
Fermented and aged in 500 & 350-liter barrels for 12 months & finished for 3 months in stainless steel tank. 35% New Oak