Cooper Mountain Vineyards
got its start in 1978 when Dr. Robert Gross and his wife,
Corrine, planted the first Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines. The two of
them tended
the vines and carefully nurtured them as they established in the
unique
soils of Cooper Mountain.
A psychiatrist, a homeopath, an acupuncturist, a vineyard owner and a winery owner, Dr. Gross leads the region in the pursuit
of alternative farming and winemaking practices. His visionary efforts
established the leading biodynamic vineyards and winery in the Northwest
and the largest completely organic operation in Oregon. Today his
efforts are focused on new, innovative techniques in the winery that
include biodynamic influenced wine preparations intended to enhance body
and flavor, especially in off vintages. And, partnered with our
winemaker, he is developing innovative new styles of Pinot Noir that
wine drinkers are quickly embracing.
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Cooper Hill Pinot Noir
Big and lush with cassis, dark berry fruit and floral components on the palate and nicely integrated round acidity on the finish.
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Pinot Gris Reserve
Made from select fruit from our four vineyard sites. Stainless steel
tank fermented, this wine is a blend of what our winemaker official
tasting team determine to be the best reflection of the Cooper Mountain
Gris style. Lush and round fruit flavors ranging from stone fruits to
hints of peaches on the palate and are beautifully balanced with elegant
minerals.
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Chardonnay Reserve
The final blend is determined by what best reflects terroir, offers
varietal character, will make a fine food wine, and will be an enjoyable
wine to drink. Barrel fermented with malolactic in barrel, this wine saw seven months
aging on lees in 15% new French oak. The end result, a fresh and fruity
Chardonnay with hints of apple skin, anise and mint on the nose,
followed by a combination of pear, subtle smoke and a unique flint
minerality. The finish is creamy and long.
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Pinot Noir Reserve
A blend of our different vineyards, the Reserve Pinot Noir is most often
dominated by flavors from Grabhorn and Meadowlark vineyards. However,
today we are finding that there are exceptional characteristics coming
from our youngest sites, Farmington and Johnson School, that are
deserving of the Reserve label. As these vines mature further, our
winemaker will have an exceptional array of wines for blending and the
Reserve Pinot Noir will continue to be a wine of exceptional value.
Rich, lush and powerful. Mushroom, dark fruit, perfume and spice coat
the palate and round out the finish. This is a concentrated and focused
Pinot Noir.
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