March 2026 2 Whites – Cellar
2023 WILLAMETTE VALLEY RIESLING
BROOKS Riesling WILLAMETTE VALLEY
The vineyards are 26% Meyer, 16% Orchard Fold, 14% Hyland, 10% Sunset View, 9% Vitae Springs, 9% Miranda, 8% Royer, and 8% Lone Star, all in the Willamette Valley AVA.
- CRUSH FORMAT: Straight to Press
- BARREL/STAINLESS: Stainless
- FERMENT TEMPERATURE: 50-70° F
- FILTRATION: Cross-Flow
- DATE BOTTLED: April 20, 2024
- RESIDUAL SUGAR: 3.29~g/L
- PH: 3.01
- TA: 8.2~g/L
- ALCOHOL: 12.5%
- CASE PRODUCTION: 1,000
- SUGGESTED RETAIL: $28
AROMA: Citrus Blossom, Nectarine, Fennel Pollen, Tangerine.
PALATE: Pineapple, Lemon, Bartlett Pear, Yuzu, Oyster Shell.
IMPRESSION: An extraordinary example of Willamette Valley Riesling with racy acidity and layers of mixed citrus, stone fruit, and tropical notes and a saline oyster shell finish.
2022 VINTAGE: Heavy frost in April delayed flowering and pushed back the season. Cool temperatures in May and June further delayed the vintage. The fear was that the grapes wouldn’t ripen in time for harvest if the rain and cold weather came in early October as usual. Luckily, July and August saw hot temperatures that helped accelerate ripening, and temperatures remained warm, and the rains held off until mid-October, allowing for an extended ripening period. The grapes were allowed to hang until the last possible minute, just before the rain and cold weather hit. The 2022 harvest was fast and furious, to say the least, but the resultant wines are stunningly balanced and expressive, a truly classic Oregon vintage.
Contact Information:
T: 503.435.1278
E: info@brookswine.com
Winery: 21101 SE Cherry Blossom Lane, Amity, OR 97101
For more information or questions, reach out to janie@brookswine.com or cell 831-328-4828.
ABOUT BROOKS:
Brooks seeks natural balance in the vineyard and cellar to show the true expression of terroir in their wines. They are passionate about organic and biodynamic farming, believing it creates better wines and helps keep the earth and ecosystem intact.
BROOKS was established in 1998. It is certified female-led and family-owned. The management includes Managing Director Janie Brooks Heuck, Head Winemaker Claire Jarreau, and General Manager Jen Cossey.
- The wine inside the bottle is Demeter Certified Biodynamic, with no manipulation of acid or sugar.
- All wines are made in small lots, keeping clones and vineyards separate until blending.
- Sustainability is reflected in the packaging: no capsules, bottle weight is in line with the price and quality of wine, and Diam corks are used.
- Brooks is participating in the pilot of Revino refillable bottles in Oregon.
Brooks is a Certified Corporation FOR THE PLANET since 2019. They are members of 1% FOR THE PLANET since 2019, donating 1% of annual sales to an environmental nonprofit. They have been Demeter Certified Biodynamic since 2013. Brooks is a partner with Ecologi since 2021, providing funding to climate solutions, and a partner with ARTH FIRST COMMERCE since 2022, which helps make their website more sustainable.
Awards and Recognition:
- A Wine & Spirits Top 100 Winery in the World in 2019, 2021, & 2023.
- World’s Best Vineyards: #28 in 2023 and #55 in 2024.
- 100 Best Fan-Favorite Destinations in Oregon five years in a row.
- The Drinks Business Green Company of the Year in 2023.
- Included in the Slow Wine guide in 2020, 2022, 2024, and 2025.
- Member of the porto protocol since 2023.
- Member of the OREGON PROJECT BEE since 2023.
More information is available on their website, www.brookswine.com, including their wine club. You can also watch the best story in American wine, “American Wine Story,” free on their YouTube channel.
ALTA HEIGHTS presents MENDOCINO AVA COASTAL RIDGE ORGANIC & BIODYNAMIC CHARDONNAY.
This Chardonnay is characterized by its “Peak Vibrancy and Verve!”.
Vineyard and Winemaking Details:
- Grown on steep hillsides on the Mendocino coastline.
- Farmed Organic and Biodynamic.
- Made from Old Wente California Heritage Selection Chardonnay.
- Fermented with Native Yeast.
- No additives or adjustments were used.
- Double aged in older French oak and steel for maximum balance.
- Alcohol content is 13%.
- The wine has a pH of 3.3 and a TA (total acidity) of 6.
Tasting Notes and Impression:
The taste is described as where “MOUNTAIN CONCENTRATION MEETS COASTAL FEESINESS”. Notes include lemon, an enticing kick of flint strike off, inner tension, stony minerality, and a little crunch of sea salt. The overall impression is a compelling mountain Chardonnay at an even more compelling price
