2023 Silice Vyd Pinot 3L
Silice: A Bergström Wines Estate
Planted 2001 * Chehalem Mountains AVA * Elevation: 400ft
The French word for “Silica,” the shiny quartz in sand, Silice has the deepest sandy soils of any of our estate vineyards. This 20-acre vineyard sprawls over four different rolling sandy hillsides in the Chehalem Mountains AVA and most probably is a 60 million-year-old sand dune or beach. Silice sees all-day, unrelenting sun exposure, and strong winds that give the Pinot Noirs spicy powerful notes of gingerbread, cola and sassafras, with a mild savory and pretty floral lift while Silice Chardonnay is textural, bright, and delicate with a citrusy floral bouquet. Learn more about the Silice Vineyard
Winemaker Notes
*updated January 2025
A deep red color, this wine is a noteworthy example of the Chehalem Mountains AVA. Lifted and ethereal, red Dianthus flowers, Hood strawberries, wet stone, Oregon berry pie in the nose. Traces of citrus oils, Tahitian vanilla, and cigar spice. The palate is fruit-forward and piquant with red cherries, allspice, and Linzer cookies. This wine showcases structure, true to the nature of the Chehalem Mountains. An age-worthy and thrilling wine that, in its youth, will present copious stem tannins balanced with juicy red fruits and succulence.
Wine Profile
| Vintage | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wine Style | Red Wine |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Alcohol % | 13.1 |
| Size | 3.0 L |