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E&R Wine Shop “Pinot Noir-Egon Weekend” 2010

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Lynne

Iota Cellars will be pouring at E&R Wine Shop at 6141 sw macadam in Portland, OR on Saturday April 24th from 6-7:30 pm. Come try some great pinots! 41 of some of the best pinot noir producing wineries in Oregon over 3 days. Each winery will be pouring 1 or 2 pinots of their choice. A ticket is required for entry each day. Tickets are on sale now @$20 per day. Most wineries will be repres...
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Burghound Rating on 2007 – 90 “Outstanding”

Posted on February 1, 2010May 26, 2015 by Lynne

Check out the "Wine-Reviews" section of our web site at www.iotacellars.com for the complete review by Allen Meadows on our 2007 pinot noir!
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Winery Plans 2010

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Lynne

Plans are in the works for an onsite winery at Pelos Sandberg Vineyard. Stay tuned for details and "breaking ground"...
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2008 Bottled!

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Lynne

9.9.09 iOTA Cellars 2008 vintage was bottled. Thanks to "Aunt Soph" for journeying out to Oregon from Jersey to lend a hand on the big day. Thanks also to Yiayia and Pappou, in from Chicago, to watch kids and help wherever needed, as always. Production of just over 300 cases, including a few magnums and half bottles for the first time. We'll keep you posted on release date, but we've learned f...
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Tanzer Rating 90 Iota 2006 Pinot Noir

Posted on June 6, 2009May 26, 2015 by Lynne

We're happy to pass on the news that Iota 2006 Pinot Noir-Pelos Sandberg Vineyard received a 90-"Outstanding" rating in Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar May 2009 Oregon Tasting Notes by Josh Raynolds. To read review check out our web site www.iotacellars.com. Click on the tab for "Reviews" in the "Wine" section.
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2007 Vintage Release Date Set

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Lynne

March 30, 2009 is the release date of Iota 2007 Pinot Noir-Pelos Sandberg Vineyard. 345 cases produced.
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2008 Rests in Barrel

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Lynne

Iota's third vintage rests in barrel. 14 barrels of beautiful fruit that hung on the vine until October 16th. Each of our 6 vineyard blocks is represented for the first time: Ana's Dijon 777, Yiayia and Pappou's Pommard, Abino's Wadenswil, Tonka's Dijon 777, and Oscar's Dijon 667. The barrel babysitting has begun. Each barrel already exhibits amazing potential. Under our watchful eye, time w...
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2007 Vintage Bottled

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Lynne

Our second vintage-Iota 2007 Pinot Noir-is in bottle resting. August 15th was the big day. Even had some inexperienced family hands in to help from Minnesota. Now they ARE experienced and licensed to help at all times! A slight increase in production-340 cases-to be released in early 2009, if it's ready! Check back for release details or join the mailing list to get a notification about rele...
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2007 Iota in Barrel

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Lynne

Our 2007 300+ case production will soon be moved from barrel to blending tank. Hard to believe our 2nd vintage bottling is just around the corner. The Minnesota Pelos partners will soon be heading west to lend a hand. We look forward to our summer stays at the vineyard!
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Iota 2006 Pre-Release Party

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Lynne

On April 12, 2008 the Iota team shared its first commercial vintage in Minnesota with pinot noir fans. It was a big success and a lot of fun to finally pour the wine and share the story of Pelos Sandberg Vineyard and Iota Cellars. Many of our long time supporters were thrilled to see this come to fruition after a decade in the making from dirt to grapes to wine to public! Thanks to Johanna an...
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