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Redman Wines |
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| Redman Wines is owned by Cathy and Bill Redman. The Redman label went commercial in 2005, with their first and very small release of a Pinot noir. The Redmans have an Estate vineyard planted with Pinot noir, but are making wine from purchased fruit as well until the vineyard matures. The 2006 release shows off Redman Winemaker Michael Beckley's depth and skill. He essentially took the same fruit he sourced for his own Harmonia and Cadmus labels but adjusts the oak, fermentation, and blending cycles to show an equally beautiful yet sibling like Pinot noir that is Redman Wines Pinot noir 06. Beckley has plans to expand the Redman label to include a small production of rose and a Redman Estate Pinot noir that will release in 2009. The Redman Vineyard, formerly a hazelnut orchard, was planted to Dijon and Pommard clone Pinot noir in 2005, with some Chardonnay, Arneis, and Pinot blanc acreage added in 2006. A total of 30 acres are available for planting on the site. For the next few years, Redman Pinot noirs will be made with a mix of purchased and Estate fruit. Eventually all wine will be produced from Estate fruit. Located along Ribbon Ridge at about 450 ft of elevation, the vineyard faces south. The Redman Vineyard is planted in four blocks. The northern Zachary Block, west facing Alexander Block, Connor Block, south facing Caitlyn Block. The soils are all sedimentary and are considered compatible with Pinot noir and related varietals. The Redman Vineyard is classified as containing Willakenzie soils. Willakenzie soil has seven distinct sub-varieties: Bellpin, Dupee, Goodin, Panther, Rickreall, Sitton and Wellsdale. The site contains them all. The Redman Pinot noir 06 is a blend of fruit sourced from Momtazi and Bayless Vineyards in Oregon's North Willamette Valley. Cathy and Bill Redman's Estate vineyard was planted in 2005 and 2006, and first fruit was harvested in 2007. |
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