Golden Cluster ‘Ode to Chuck’ Old Vine Sémillon
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Only two vintages of the Coury Old Vine Sémillon from Golden Cluster have been given this special name and thumbs-up to Charles Coury and his important influence on Oregon and the Willamette Valley.
- These grapes are sourced from the David Hill Vineyard and are grown in Laurelwood (loess) soils.
- The vine age is 55 years.
- The vines are L.I.V.E. certified (Low Input Viticulture and Enology).
- The versatility of Semillon is what makes it such a pleasure to work with and enjoy. This is essentially a Reserve wine.
Varietal: 100% Sémillon
Elaboration: Hand harvested. Fermentation is Native/indigenous in 1200L Oval Cask vessels. No fining or filtration. Aged in bottle 5 months prior to release.
Tasting Notes: Phenomenal texture, natural acidity, fruit, and classic honey and lemon notes for which Sémillon is known.
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2021 – 91 Wine Enthusiast
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Golden Cluster, of Willamette Valley, Oregon is the vision of owner/winemaker Jeff Vejr. Established in 2013, all of Vejr’s wines are produced under the Golden Cluster umbrella, but Golden Cluster also represents some individual wineries throughout the area.
Today, Veijr produces his wines at the David Hill Winery, which was originally the Charles Coury Vineyard & Winery, one of the first vineyards planted in Willamette Valley after Prohibition. David Hill provides him with the “uncommon grapes” he sources and most of these were planted between 1966-72. The Golden Cluster name is a nod to the memory of Charles Coury and the Semillon grape variety.