93 points in Wine & Spirits
Lean, hungry, and playful, the 2019 vintage of the Pumphouse block carries on the windswept tradition of previous years with its aromas of wet brick, goji berries, and blood orange. Flavors of thimbleberry and cinnamon intermingle with these scents on a palette that is defined by tannins whose textures mimic the Whitsel soil where these vines grow, a light loam that crumbles to dust strewn with volcanic pebbles. Meanwhile the acid structure sustains like the evening wind. Drinks well now, will drink better in 3 years (or on the second day open). Ought to pair well with lamb, duck, broccolini, oysters, and crusty sourdough.
Boone McCoy-Crisp – Winemaker and Wordsmith
All of the grapes used in our wines come from USDA/Oregon Certified Organic vineyards. Dai Crisp grows most of these himself and has been farming vineyards organically for 34 years, 25 of those at Temperance Hill. This philosophy of using a natural approach with minimal intervention also predominantly influences our winemaker, Boone McCoy-Crisp.