Author: Johanna

Thank You Chicago!

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Lynne and I sure enjoyed pouring our pinot noir at the Willamette Valley Wineries Association (WVWA) "Pinot In The City" event last Thursday! Thanks to those of you-consumers, media, trade and colleagues-who stopped by our table. We'd also like to acknowledge the efforts of Sue and the entire staff at the WVWA, who coordinated this event and the staff at City Winery in Chicago for hosting us! ...
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Iota Cellars Featured in “Sommelier Journal”

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In their latest issue (April 30, 2011), "Sommelier Journal," notes that Iota is "one of the new, artisanal, microwineries attracting the local cognoscenti" and recommends our 2008 Pelos Sandberg Vineyard Pinot Noir as "sweetly concentrated." Look for it, or ask at your local restaurant. (We have many of the restaurants already listed by state on our website under "The Wine"/ "Find Iota" sections.)...
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First Signs of Spring

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 (Click on photos to enlarge.)  In the early spring, we always look forward to our wild daffodils blooming and finding those patches of blue sky as the latest rainstorm retreats. Year in and year out, it is these constant rhythms of nature that really connect us to this wonderful place we have chosen to call home. 
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2007 Vintage Aging In Barrel

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             The 2007 pinot noir recently completed its secondary fermentation known as "malolactic." We top and sample wine from each barrel on a regular basis to test and taste its progress.  In the coming months this young vintage will begin to reveal its unique characteristics, and we excitedly anticipate its evolution as it quietly ages in barrel. 
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