Dark Wave
Dark Wave is sourced entirely from the Marin Estate Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA of the Willamette Valley. The Marin family, masters of their craft with decades of experience managing high-end vineyards, farm this site with unmatched focus and precision. The magic of this vineyard is what makes Dark Wave possible.
While percentages vary slightly by vintage, Dark Wave is always a 100% wholecluster wine, typically composed of Pinot Noir and Gamay Noir. We administer daily pumpovers to the fermenting wine with about three weeks of maceration.
Dark Wave gets its name from the deep, staining purple color in the glass. It is structured and rich, yet has a racy acidity that keeps it bright and energetic.
2023 Vintage
Grapes: 50% Pinot noir, 50% Gamay noir
Vineyard: Marin Estate
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Age of Vines: 5 years
Vineyard Elevation: 300 ft
Harvest Dates: 9/13/23-9/30/23
Alcohol: 12.3%
Production: 419 cases
Label Artist: Jess O’Dell
Tasting notes
Violets, bramble fruit, and a distinct ferrous minerality.