Kelley Fox Wines 'Momtazi' Pinot Noir 2015

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  • Sourced from biodynamically farmed vineyards Located in the McMinnville Foothills A.V.A., made with minimal intervention.
  • 100% whole bunch, no new oak, this Oregon Pinot is seriously seductive and silky
  • "Such sumptuous pinot noir flavour, velvety texture" Mike Bennie, The Wine Front
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  • Vinous
    93 points

Editors notes

Our Wine Buyer, Mark Faber had the great pleaure of doing vintage with Kelley for the 2018 harvest, and was blown away by the quality of fruit and the pure, pristine flavour of her wines.

The Momtazi 2015 is a selection of eighteen barrels from three of my blocks at Momtazi Vineyard: eight barrels of my beloved Block C 115 at the top of the vineyard facing both the volcanoes of the east and the Pacific Ocean on the west; eight barrels of Block K 667 facing the east on a vertiginous slope overlooking one of the two small lakes, over which fly the falcons who eat the trout; and two barrels of Block B 667 also at the top. It is 100% whole cluster, and it is a Demeter-certified biodynamic wine. The colour is a deep medium, youthful, almost blue red. It has mystery while being utterly transparent: these opposites are all about temperance in the alchemical sense. The nose is, well-gorgeous-and is full of minerals, blue fruit, and exotic spices with slight floral notes. There is a sweetness (metaphorically) like how the sunshine warms up the forest. There is a bracing freshness with the electric energy of ocean air. The mouth is structured, powerful, exhilarating, and precise.

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Tasting Profile

  • Light (Light)
    Full (Full)
  • Low Tannin (Low Tannin)
    Tannic (Tannic)
  • Sweet (Sweet)
    Dry (Dry)
  • Low Acidity (Low Acidity)
    High Acidity (High Acidity)
  • Aroma
    • Earthy
    • Herbal
    • Red Fruits
  • Palate
    • Cedar
    • Red Cherry
    • Strawberry

Food Pairings

  • Fish
  • Game
  • Poultry

Critic Scores & reviews

  • Vinous

    93
    "Vivid red. Incisive aromas of fresh red berries, cherry liqueur, succulent herbs and a hint of exotic spices on the highly perfumed nose. Offers chewy, palate-staining red/blue fruit, and blood orange. Spice cake flavours pick up floral pastille and liquorice notes with aeration. Shows impressive depth of flavour, with no excess weight, and finishes impressively long, with silky tannins and resonating floral and spice nuances. 2021 - 2029"

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Locations

USA

The United States is now the fourth-largest producer of wine worldwide, with an abundance of grapevines planted in many wine regions, though Californian accounts for almost 90% of the country's output. In the late 1800s, the root louse phylloxera decimated many of the vineyards in Europe. It originated in the soils of North America where the vines are naturally resistant and was transferred to Europe on vine cuttings. In this case, North America was both the cause of the problem, and the solution, in the form of resistant rootstock for grafting.

It wasn’t until 1973 when Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon and a Chardonnay from Château Montelana were judged to be the best in the world at the famous Paris Wine Show that the quality of the Californian wine industry was truly confirmed in the eyes of Europe.

Most all varieties are planted these days in the United States, from Syrah to Tempranillo, Pinot Noir to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Viognier and every blend in between. Key varieties are Californian Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Chardonnay. Cooler climates such as Oregon and Washington produce brilliant Pinot Noir. Even states previously considered too hot and arid for wine, like Arizona are being planted, with great results.

Oregon

Oregon, just north of California in the US Pacific Northwest, enjoys a moderate maritime climate, with the Pacific Ocean providing a cooling influence. The region specialises in cool-climate wine varieties, including Pinot Noir (the most planted grape), Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Riesling. Oregon Pinot Noir – which has garnered much acclaim – tends to be high in acidity and typically features ripe red fruit and cinnamon flavours. Local Pinot Gris wines are generally fruity and dry. Oregon has a number of American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), including Willamette Valley, Umpqua Valley, Rogue Valley, and Applegate. Willamette Valley sits to the west of the Cascade Mountains and boasts the state’s largest concentration of vineyards and wineries. An environmentally conscious area, many vineyards here are organic and biodynamic.

Willamette Valley

Willamette Valley is the US state of Oregon’s largest American Viticultural Area (AVA). It is home to seven sub-AVAs, nearly 600 wineries, and 68% of Oregon’s vineyards. The region sits in the western part of the state, roughly 80 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean, with the Oregon Coast Range mountains in between to provide some protection from cold winds off the ocean. Willamette Valley is also the wettest region in the state, averaging more than 1,000 mm of rain annually, as well as one of the coolest. However, it does enjoy warm, dry summers with plenty of sunshine. The primary grape variety in Willamette Valley is Pinot Noir. These reds typically boast notes of red fruit, such as cranberries, as well as earthy flavours. You’ll also find Pinot Gris and Chardonnay here.

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About the brand Kelley Fox

Kelley Fox Wines is a small winery out of Portland Oregan producing Pinot Noir from self-rooted, dry-farmed, old vines of the historic Maresh Vineyard in the Dundee Hills, and the Demeter-certified biodynamic Momtazi Vineyard in the McMinnville foothills since 2007. Kelley Fox has been a full-time, on-the-floor winemaker for over sixteen years. Most of the canopy work in her blocks at Maresh she does personally and in solitude, including the biodynamic sprays. The wines are touched only by Kelley, but they are not a personal expression. No stylistic intentions are imposed. They are silent, living songs of these beautiful farms.

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