Cameron Winery -- sustainably farmed, non-irrigated, Oregon pinot noir and chardonnay

The Martin Ray massale at Abbey Ridge Vineyard, planted in 1987, comprise the highest elevation and lowest-yielding pinot noir vines at Abbey Ridge and regularly produce some of our most dense, compelling wines. The Julia cuvée is the single best barrel from this small lot. The wine spends two years in barrique and another year in bottle before release. The nose is precise and full with currants, anise, chocolate and loam, and makes way for a brooding, dark-fruited palette and a long, lingering finish.  The label represents a native Madrone tree which grows next to the vineyard. Named  in honor of Julia Wayne of Abbey Ridge, this extremely limited wine (only 580 bottles) is elegant and charming, just like its namesake.