Troon 'Druid's Red'
Applegate Valley > Oregon
Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, and Carignan
Southern Oregon's pioneering Biodynamic and Regenerative Organic-certified Troon Vineyard in the Applegate Valley comes Druid's Red, a vibrant tapestry woven from Rhône and Southern French grape varieties. Winemaker Nate Wall masterfully blends the fruit, harvested at staggered ripeness and co-fermented with native yeasts to create a complex and expressive red that truly speaks to Troon’s unique and ancient terroir. Unfined, unfiltered, and crafted with intention, this wine embodies Troon's commitment to a healthier planet and exceptional, honest wines.
Applegate Valley > Oregon
Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, and Carignan
Southern Oregon's pioneering Biodynamic and Regenerative Organic-certified Troon Vineyard in the Applegate Valley comes Druid's Red, a vibrant tapestry woven from Rhône and Southern French grape varieties. Winemaker Nate Wall masterfully blends the fruit, harvested at staggered ripeness and co-fermented with native yeasts to create a complex and expressive red that truly speaks to Troon’s unique and ancient terroir. Unfined, unfiltered, and crafted with intention, this wine embodies Troon's commitment to a healthier planet and exceptional, honest wines.
Applegate Valley > Oregon
Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, and Carignan
Southern Oregon's pioneering Biodynamic and Regenerative Organic-certified Troon Vineyard in the Applegate Valley comes Druid's Red, a vibrant tapestry woven from Rhône and Southern French grape varieties. Winemaker Nate Wall masterfully blends the fruit, harvested at staggered ripeness and co-fermented with native yeasts to create a complex and expressive red that truly speaks to Troon’s unique and ancient terroir. Unfined, unfiltered, and crafted with intention, this wine embodies Troon's commitment to a healthier planet and exceptional, honest wines.
Blend: 30% Syrah, 27% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 19% Mourvèdre, and 4% Carignan.
ABV: 13.9 %
Story: ITroon Vineyard has over 50 years of history in Southern Oregon; the original vines were planted on an old cattle ranch in 1972 by Dick and Virginia Troon, who sold the grapes to local wineries those first few years. Later, Dick converted his barn to a winery where many stories and legends have been told about Dick’s eccentricities and charisma which worked favorably for a displaced Scotsman. He planted, experimented, cursed, re-planted and eventually came to a conclusion that the grapes grown on Troon Vineyard were the best in the world. Dick Troon loved the beautiful Applegate Valley, the people and his winery. He often said Troon Vineyard was the center of the universe and to him it was. Eventually, the farm was converted to biodynamics, which is a system of agriculture all about bringing the microbiome to a healthy balance so that a grapevine can return to its natural process of extracting what it needs from the soil. This makes for a healthier, stronger vine and that means more flavorful fruit and wine. The easiest way to describe biodynamics is that it is organic, chemical-free agriculture combined with an intensive discipline of probiotic treatments - the biodynamic preparations which include tea tinctures, and yes - horn manure compost. Today, the Troon estate has different owners that honor the site’s prestige and history with Nate Wall as chief winemaker since 2018, along with assistant winemaker Micah Wagner who recently joined the team. In 2021, Troon became the first vineyard to receive an Organic Regenerative Certification.
Personality: Druid's Red is the vineyard's fun, chatty friend, a juicy red blend with a playful mix of fruit, spice, and sublime minerality. Unfiltered and full of life, it's approachable, complex, and always ready to mingle, just like the five grapes it's made from!
Harmony: Uncork this biodynamic party in a bottle with equally vibrant, earth-friendly fare! Think hearty grilled portobello mushroom burgers with a smoky paprika rub, colorful vegetable skewers marinated in herbs and spices, or a flavorful lentil shepherd's pie with a rich, savory topping.