Wines made from Trousseau typically have a deep cherry-red color with flavors of forest fruits and dark red berries. Can be powerfully alcoholic thanks to the natural sugars of the Trousseau berry and their correspondingly high alcohol potential.
It should be no surprise that James Rahn is a fan of making light red wines, so when he first got the chance to make Trousseau, there was no hesitation. In 2018 and 2019, he sourced fruit from Omero Vineyard.
87 Cases.
11.3% Alc. by Vol.
Trousseau takes a little extra work in that if you’re not careful, it can get pretty tannic rather quickly, but all that work is certainly worth it as it is consistently the most graceful and feminine wine James Rahn makes.
The growing season of 2020 was perfect - until the smoke came. Due to multiple wildfires in the area it was smokey for over a week. At first it was high altitude which turned the sky mars red. On the third day, however, the wind stopped and all of that smoke settled to the ground. Many vineyards were negatively impacted, but many in the far northern part of the Willamette Valley were less affected, which is exactly the case with this wine. As it should be, the texture is silky and graceful with bright red fruit, balanced acidity, and a lingering finish.
11.8% Alc. by Vol.
Beckham Estate is a convergence of passions; farming, ceramics and wine. Perched on the southeastern flank of the Chehalem Mountains AVA, their estate vineyard is comprised of volcanic Jory soils.
The NOVUM terra cotta vessels used to make these wines are handcrafted by Andrew in his studio on the estate. Fermented and aged in NOVUM, Native Yeast and Unfiltered.
13.6% Alc. by Vol.