Twill Cellars and Kelley Fox Single Vineyard Excellence from 2023

Twill Cellars

One of our very favorite annual offers is here. Over the years we've been banging the Twill drum calling Chris Dickson's wines some of the most terroir-driven in the new world. He's a talented winemaker who is humbly executing his craft with the intent to provide the clearest possible lens for each site. The result is detailed, nuanced, and complex wines that are fresh, nuanced, and vibrant. They're fantastic examples that 100% deserve your attention.

Twill isn't a winery you'll see being peddled by critics because they don't submit for scores. Instead the trust is given to the wine drinker. After all, they know we enthusiasts are always on the hunt. And so when Chris recently visited us with the release of his 2023 single vineyards we knew this was an opportunity to showcase the project.

We're featuring a Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from two distinct vineyards. It's also important to note that these wines compete with the Willamette Valley's finest while offering tremendous value.

Case discounts available. To take advantage of special discounted pricing, simply reply to this email with your order, or place the order through the website and we will manually apply the discount.

Stormy Morning Vineyard

Planted in 2001 Stormy Morning Vineyard is located in the far reaches of the Tualatin Hills AVA. Shallow, ancient marine sediments form the topsoil The site also benefits from cooling oceanic winds that emanate from the more Northern Astorian corridor. This vineyard has flown under the radar for too long.

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Johan Vineyards

Located in the Van Duzer Corridor AVA southwest of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, experiencing cooler, more maritime influences including wind and large diurnal temperature swings from day to night. Biodynamically farmed and planted in 2002 on a complex patchwork of silty clay loam and Helvetia (ancient marine sediments). One of the latest vineyards to ripen in the valley this vineyard always produces flavorful and vibrant wines.

Twill Cellars 2023 Chardonnay Johan Vineyards, Van Duzer Corridor

Twill Cellars 2023 Chardonnay Johan Vineyards, Van Duzer Corridor

$49.99 bottle / $275.94($45.99) six-pack What a high wattage Chardonnay. Tightly wound and coursing with energy. Layered with aromas of crushed rocks, tangerine, nectarine, dried apricot, and a kiss of reductive gun-flint. Something new with each whiff. The palate feels very serious and is packed with punches of citrus and tree fruits. The acid profile almost sizzles and evokes a salivary response while the finish lingers and lingers. So classy but so youthful. It will be neat to see where this one goes with some time.
$49.99

Kelley Fox

Kelley Fox has quietly reached the apogee of Oregon wine making.  Coincidently, Kelley is not the type of person who seems to care about status and goes about her craft quietly and thoughtfully.  While her wines are slowly being discovered nationwide, Kelley already has a die-hard following here in the Pacific Northwest.  We’re well into the 2023 Oregon Pinot Noir release season, and it's hard to imagine a new world Pinot Noir that will be able to top the Pinot Noirs below. These wines are made in tiny quantities and sell out very quickly.  First come, first served.

By now, 2023 is easily recognized as a wonderful vintage in the Willamette Valley, and these are at the apogee of the vintage. So yeah, we love them!

-Eric

Kelley Fox 2023 Pinot Noir Carter Vineyard, Eola-Amity

Kelley Fox 2023 Pinot Noir Carter Vineyard, Eola-Amity

Carter is one of the older, and very best Pinot Noir vineyards in the Eola-Amity hills. Kelley’s block comes from own-rooted Pommard and Wadensvil clone vines planted in 1983.  This is a master class in soil transparency and coiled energy. At the moment, this is the most reticent and lightest of these single vineyard wines, but, just wait…my money’s on this wine to be majestic (and probably the most complex) when it’s in its 10-15 year window.  The Carter 2023 has a bright strawberry and raspberry nose with subtle spices, a floral hint, and a hint of forest floor earth that are carried through the palate to a long finish with real tension and power.  Enjoy 2027-2039.
$73.89
Kelley Fox 2023 Pinot Noir Durant Vineyard, Dundee Hills

Kelley Fox 2023 Pinot Noir Durant Vineyard, Dundee Hills

$73.99 bottle / $399.99($66.97) six-pack This is old vine, self-rooted Pommard planted in 1974 and 1984 from the famous Durant vineyard. Classic Dundee Hills aromatics are on full display with scents of violets, dark cherry, and damp earth.  The deftly-balanced palate combines power and concentration with elegance and finesse in a way that simply dazzles.  Pinot Noir winemakers all over the world lust after this combination, yet so few ever realize it.  The interplay between the beautiful red fruits (Hood strawberry and red raspberry) and earthy/mineral components are mesmerizing.  The silky texture is seamless all the way through the long, penetrating finish. Enjoy now, or better yet from 2027-2038.
$73.89
Kelley Fox 2024 Pinot Noir Mirabai, Dundee Hills

Kelley Fox 2024 Pinot Noir Mirabai, Dundee Hills

$33.99