Winery Information, Wines & Vintages

 

United States: Oregon: Willamette Valley

           Walnut City Wine Works

After growing, grafting, and planting more than a million vines in Yamhill County for over 20 years, in 1999, John Davidson and John Gilpin along with winemaker Zac Spence created Walnut City WineWorks to produce great wines from the ground up.

 

Currently managing over 200 acres of vineyards in Willamette Valley, the wines of Walnut City WineWorks are a product of the principals’ significant talents and experience. Through practiced and meticulous stewardship in the vineyard, careful attention to yield, and minimalist winemaking techniques, Walnut City WineWorks clearly demonstrates winemaking at its best.

Winemaker: Zac Spence

 

Wines:

Pinot Gris 2005

ITEM # WCPG05

Varietal: 100% Pinot Gris

Viticulture & Vinification Notes: This signature grape varietal is grown in Willamette Valley and was crafted to reflect the natural aroma, viscosity, and complexities of Pinot Gris. 400 cs production.

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Pinot Noir 2007

ITEM # WCPN07

Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir

Viticulture & Vinification Notes: The fruit was harvested near the end of September 2007. 2675 cs production.

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Washington:

Viognier Columbia Valley 2006

ITEM # WCV06   

Varietal: 100% Viognier

Viticulture & Vinification Notes: The grapes were inoculated with cultured yeasts to begin fermentation before undergoing sterile filtration. 1000 cs production.

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               Bernard Machado

Part of the Walnut City WineWorks family of wines, Bernard Machado La Cantera Vineyard derives its name from Juan Bernard and Susana Machado whose winemaker father, Augstin Machado, owned Rancho Ballona that now encompasses Culver City, The Palms, and Playa del Rey in Los Angeles.

John Davidson's stunning La Cantera Vineyard is located in the Chehalem Mountains, the highest mountains in theWillamette Valley. While the Chehalem Mountains were only recently officially awarded AVA status, the vineyard has been planted with Wadenswil and Pommard Pinot Noir clones since 1982. This outstanding old world style wine is only released as a single vineyard wine in the best vintages.

Wines:

La Cantera Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005

ITEM # BMPN05    

Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir

Viticulture & Vinification Notes: The unique blend of 20-year-old Pommard and Wädenswil clones of Pinot Noir honors the winemaking history of the Bernard Machado duo.

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                  Z’Ivo Winery 

Part of the Walnut City WineWorks family of wines, Z’Ivo was created by John Zelko. Having fallen in love with Willamette Valley wines, John spent over a decade learning Oregon winemaking. Later, with sound knowledge under his belt he went in search of the perfect site.

In 1995, he located a 40 acre rocky hillside vineyard in the northernmost tip of the Eola Hills region and began planting. Z’Ivo grows single vineyard Pinot Noir in Yamhill and Woodburn soils, shallow sedimentary soils that result in rich deep colored wines. At first, Z’Ivo produced their beloved wines solely for friends and family. Their first commercial vintage was not released until 2000. 

Wines:

             

Pinot Noir 2002

ITEM # ZPN02

Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir

Viticulture & Vinification Notes: 90% of the fruit is destemmed. The batch is then inoculated with wild yeast to start fermentation in 1.3 ton lots. The wine is then barrel aged in 70% new oak. Yields: 1000 tons/acre.  1100 cs production.

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