11.5%
Perched high on Underwood Mountain – in the Columbia Gorge – this wine is a field blend
depicting the sub-alpine climate we have up on Underwood. A co-fermentation of the white
varietals grown on Underwood Mountain. Here, we are in a sub-alpine climate which captures
the energy of our cool climate varietals: Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Gruner Veltliner, pinot gris
and Riesling – a true mountain blend. At times we are reminded of the Jura, and other times of
the Mosel when working with these wines. With a sandy-ashy loam soil (composed of
decomposed volcanic ash & glass – topped with windblown loess) these wines consistently
express lovely floral aromatics, vibrant energy, salinity and an umami/savory quality.
In the cellar: after foot treading, we allowed 30 hours of skin contact before pressing. It was co-
fermented on the lees in neutral barrels, then hand-bottled unfined and unfiltered. Nothing but
<25ppm S2O and lees were added to this wine.
-Loop de Loop
