Soter Vineyards Planet Oregon Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2018Varietal: Pinot Noir Vinous: 90 Pts Bright ruby red. Perfumed aromas of cherry, raspberry and succulent herbs, along with a subtle floral topnote. Juicy and seamless on the palate, offering spice tinged red berry and bitter cherry flavors that deepen steadily on the back half. Turns sweeter on the clinging finish, showing very good clarity, well knit tannins and lingering spiciness.

This Collection 242 is the new nonvintage brut recognizing the 242 vintages since the house was founded in 1776

The “T” is a tau which is also an old form of the cross

Varietal: 100% estate grown Howell Mountain

Varietal: 45% Syrah

intense colour

33% Cabernet Sauvignon

For Charlie and Pam

48% Merlot

sangiovese 10%

Tasting Notes

This beautiful Neo-Renaissance castle was built in 1875 for petroleum magnate Eduard Puricelli on a former church site

Stainless steel fermented and aged