Carlton Cellars

Carlton Cellars is owned by husband and wife team Dave Grooters and Robin Russel. This boutique winery planted their first vineyard in the Yamhill Carlton AVA in 2003. Their 22 acres on the Savahna Ridge share the hill with Tony Soter, Mike Bayliss, and Ken Wright. Dave brought considerable experience to the project, having worked as the former vineyard manager for Ken Wright. Carlton Cellars is certified sustainable by LIVE.

Live wines are independently certified to meet strict international standards for environmentally and socially responsible winegrowing and winemaking in the Pacific Northwest. LIVE certification is one of the most authoritative sustainability accreditations in the wine world.

Pinot Gris

100% Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Gris Carlton Cellars Estate Vineyard, Yamhill-Carlton AVA and other selected Willamette Valley vineyards. Average age of vines: 18 Years.
All stainless tank fermentation. Total Production: 700 cases
Carlton Cellars Estate Vineyard, is planted on well-drained Wellsdale sedimentary soil. Pinot Gris was planted in 2009, using clone 146. We call this area of the vineyard, Robin’s Block.

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Price: FL $144, 2 cs $132, 3 cs $126, 5 cs $120
 
Seven Devils Pinot Noir

100% Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir
• Russell-Grooters Vineyard, Yamhill-Carlton AVA and other selected Willamette Valley vineyards. Average age of vines: 8-15 Years.
Alcohol: 13.6 % vol
Cooperage: all French oak, selected two- to four-year-old barrels. Time in Barrel: 10 months
Total Production: 984 Cases (41 Barrels).
Russell-Grooters vineyard, our own estate vineyard, is planted on well-drained Wellsdale sedimentary soil. First planted in 2003, it features 777 Dijon on Riparia Gloire rootstock, and Wädenswil and 828 Pommard on both 3309 and 101-14 rootstocks. These vines contribute bright, intense fruit notes all the way from blueberry and black cherry to plum and cassis.

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Light and tangy, with zingy acidity to balance the refreshing cherry and lime flavors. Lingers delicately on the finish. Best after 2012. 600 cases made. –Wine Spectator, 89 points

Price: FL $200, 2 cs $184, 3 cs $176
 
Estate Pinot Noir

100% Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir Carlton Cellars Estate Vineyard, Yamhill-Carlton AVA. Average age of vines: 9 Years.
Cooperage: primarily Cadus: ~25% new, ~75% 1–3-year-old French oak
Time in Barrel: 10 months. Total Production: 984 cases (41 barrels)
Carlton Cellars Estate Vineyard, is planted on well-drained Wellsdale sedimentary soil. First planted in 2003, it features 777 Dijon on Riparia Gloire rootstock, and Wädenswil and 828 Pommard on both 3309 and 101-14 rootstocks. These vines contribute bright, intense fruit notes all the way from blueberry and black cherry to plum and cassis.

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Price: FL $240
 
Road's End Pinot Noir

100% Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir. Russell-Grooters Vineyard, Yamhill-Carlton AVA
Average age of vines: 9 Years.
Alcohol: 13.2 % vol. Cooperage: all French oak, Ermitage & Cadus: 50% new, 50% 1-2 year old Barrels. Time in Barrel: 10 months.
Total Production: 288 Cases (12 Barrels)
Russell-Grooters vineyard, our own estate vineyard, is planted on well-drained Wellsdale sedimentary soil. First planted in 2003, it features 777 Dijon on Riparia Gloire rootstock, and Wädenswil and 828 Pommard on both 3309 and 101-14 rootstocks. These vines contribute bright, intense fruit notes all the way from blueberry and black cherry to plum and cassis.

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Light and bright, delivering pretty red berry and pomegranate flavors on a silky, wide-open frame. The finish lingers enticingly. Drink now through 2016. –Wine Spectator, 90 pts

Price: FL $200
 
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