Current vintage: 2023. 25 cases produced. New to the Proteus repertoire is Polyphony, from the Greek meaning “many sounds”. Polyphony, a Pinot party as it were, celebrates the three estate varieties, Pinot Noir, Pinot Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris. Field-blended and fermented together to reveal a crisp, fruit-forward rosé surprise similar to a quality off-dry white wine. A perfect sister companion to Proteus’ white Pinot Noir Illusion and Ramato rosé of Pinot Gris.
150 cases produced. Current vintage offering is 2017. Stable warm and dry growing season. Taut, elegant classic Pinot Noir. Harvested at perfect ripeness. Modest whole cluster fermentation. High-toned and spicy. Watermelon, dry red berry, cherry and crushed rock predominate. Good length, moderate body and alcohol, finishes fresh and beautifully balanced. Drink now through 2025.
Current Vintage: 2023. A charming example of dry rose + copper-hued wine of Pinot Gris macerated on its skins. This is one of our flagship wines, coming from thick-skinned Pinot Gris grapes growing at the highest-altitude block in our vineyard near the summit of the Chehalem Mountains. Apricot aromas mingle with nectarine flesh & peach-pit, salty minerality, tangerine skin & saffron spice character.
100 cases produced. Current vintage offering is 2017. Seasonally reliable warm and balanced humidity that year produced an exceptional dry White Pinot Noir. Early harvesting retained acidity and freshness, followed by light, whole-cluster pneumatic pressing. Yellow citrus, salty minerals, chamomile and yellow apple character. Neutral French oak barrel aging contributes roundness to texture but no oakiness in flavor or aroma.. Good length, moderate body and alcohol, finishes fresh and beautifully balanced. Drink now through 2026.
