Columbia Gorge Smockshop Band Moonhill Farm Chardonnay Hiyu Farm 2016
13.5%
2.25L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Columbia Gorge Smockshop Band Moonhill Farm Chardonnay Hiyu Farm 2016
About the Producer Hiyu Farm
In an idyllic enclave in Hood River Valley, in Oregon, Nate Ready and his partner China Tresemer combined their talents in oenology, market gardening, cooking and visual arts to create Hiyu Wine Farm. We take a closer look at this unique domain. Nate is a former sommelier with vineyard experience in Slovenia and Italy. He embarked on this adventure in 2010 when he bought Pheasant Valley Winery, near Hood River (East of Portland). The couple wanted to create a traditional farm, where animals, market gardening and vineyards coexist. This model of agriculture of yore is based along the Columbia River and now spans 15 hectares, including six hectares of vineyards, two hectares of pasture, three hectares of market garden, and two hectares of forest. Almost 80 different grape varieties are grown. Apart from a little work under the vines with a scythe, there is no plowing. The vines are pruned only once, and following that, there is no green harvest or other interruption in the life cycle of the vine. With only one or two copper sprays a year, the domain uses 85% less products than an organic or biodynamic vineyard. Vinifications are low intervention.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 3 bottles
Level: 3 NormalObservation: 3 Wax capsulesOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: specialised storage
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13.5 %
Region: USA - Oregon
Appellation: Columbia Gorge
Owner: Hiyu Farm
Vintage: 2016
Colour: white
Service temperature: 10°
Size (in ha): 14 hectares
Intensity: crisp
Leading aroma: citrus
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine