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Grape Ink 'Impressions' Aligoté

$32.00

Willamette Valley > Oregon

Aligoté, 2024

Grape Ink’s Jarad Hadi is one of the Oregon Winemakers To Watch! He contributes to the strong belief in the great potential of high quality wines to be grown and made in the newest and most northern Willamette region, the "Tualatin Hills AVA”. With this wine he explores a pure expression of Aligoté, a lesser known white varietal from Burgundy, but starting to become more popular in the Valley. He sources the fruit from a neighboring organic farm, and from there the artistry begins with native ferment, then elaboration in neutral barriques and glass demijohns. From there, the wine remains in contact with the lees for 8 months, grounding it in texture and high amounts of pleasure. A perfect pairing for the holiday table.

Willamette Valley > Oregon

Aligoté, 2024

Grape Ink’s Jarad Hadi is one of the Oregon Winemakers To Watch! He contributes to the strong belief in the great potential of high quality wines to be grown and made in the newest and most northern Willamette region, the "Tualatin Hills AVA”. With this wine he explores a pure expression of Aligoté, a lesser known white varietal from Burgundy, but starting to become more popular in the Valley. He sources the fruit from a neighboring organic farm, and from there the artistry begins with native ferment, then elaboration in neutral barriques and glass demijohns. From there, the wine remains in contact with the lees for 8 months, grounding it in texture and high amounts of pleasure. A perfect pairing for the holiday table.

Grape: 100% Aligoté

ABV: 11.3%

The Story: After helping establish a new vineyard in the outskirts of Paris and working alongside some of the top viticultural and wine making consultants of the 1st and 2nd growth Chateaus in France, Jarad Hadi decided to return home to develop vineyards in the Northern Willamette. Focused in the Vineyard, GRAPE INK was established to clearly connect culture and wine making conjoining the hard work of farming each cluster to produce honest wines rich in personality. Jarad grows wine, taking care of each of parcel in the neighborhood personally as he sees this the difference between a common industrial process and our hands on approach, taking pride in all aspects of the year as an artisan.

Personality: The wine is transparent and energetic while also being grounded in texture and baking qualities from extended lees aging. The perfume is reminiscent of white flowers and fresh herbs while the palette is saline and earthy.

Harmony: Dijon mustard and hot honey chicken, but Aligoté also does wonderfully alongside fish dishes, gooey cow’s milk cheeses, and soups or salads.