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The Adelsheim estate vineyards are farmed with an emphasis on sustainable viticulture: synthetic herbicide sprays are never utilized, and water-efficient drip irrigation optimizes the potential of soils with lesser moisture retention. Cover crops, soil amendments and canopy management are fine-tuned in order to focus vine energy, while high-density plantings and green harvesting produce low yields averaging two tons per acre. This exceptional site management and attention to detail brings out the best in each of these unique vineyard sites. In the winery, traditional and modern techniques are combined, crafting wines in a style that centers on elegance, complexity, and richness in flavor and texture. Winemaking methods preserve varietal character and intensity and allow each vineyard site to show through. The people of Adelsheim Vineyard are committed to ongoing vineyard and winery research in order to achieve the fullest expression of each variety, and continually dedicate their passion, vision, energy and skills toward the production and sale of ever-higher quality wines with each growing season. David Adelsheim has done work in four important areas to benefit both the Oregon and American wine industries: grape and wine research, wine labeling, industry education and promotion. He helped the Oregon wine industry reach consensus on reorganizing its statewide organizations, helped create and nominate the members of the new Oregon Wine Board, was selected by the Oregon Governor to serve on the Board, and was elected as its first chair. David served as president of the Oregon Winegrowers Association and has undertaken the process of helping the industry find its direction on a number of controversial issues. He helped define Oregon's early AVAs, and was responsible for introducing the Dijon clones to the United States. David is recognized for his "outstanding service" to the industry and has played a vital role in building the Oregon wine industry and establishing its reputation worldwide. 2007 Caitlin’s Reserve Chardonnay
Vineyard Sources: Stoller Vineyard (Dundee Hills), Zenith Vineyard (Eola-Amity Hills) and Boulder Bluff Vineyard (Chehalem Mountains) In addition to Caitlin’s Reserve, Adelsheim produces a Willamette Valley Series Chardonnay. |
As a leading Oregon wine producer and innovator, Adelsheim Vineyard has been crafting complex Pinot noirs and intriguing white wines in Oregon’s north Willamette Valley since their first vintage in 1978. Since being their founding in 1971 by David Adelsheim and Ginny Adelsheim, the Adelsheim Vineyard estate has grown to include 190 acres of vines. 
Following gentle, whole-cluster pressing, the juice was transferred to small French oak barrels, of which 20% were new and malolactic fermentation was completed on a small portion (20%). The lees were stirred every two weeks to add complexity and enhance textural richness. Sur lie aging for 10 months allowed the flavors to meld and the tannins to elongate, thereby softening and rounding the wine. This elegant Chardonnay shows artful layers of figs, Asian pears, apricots, apples, nutmeats and minerals. Beautifully balanced by the acidity found in our Northern wine region, it features a long, polished finish. 