Bednarik
Bednarik Vinyard
Bednarik Vineyard is situated in the far northwest of the Willamette Valley, nestled into the foothills of Oregon's Coast Range near Cherry Grove.
In this video, winemaker Evan Martin addresses the unique terroir of Bednarik Vineyard and the distinctive Bednarik Pinot Noir in the Martin Woods portfolio while walking the vineyard to take final samples just days before harvest.
The Terroir:
Bednarik Vineyard - Pinot Noir
Bednarik Vineyard is situated in the far northwest of the Willamette Valley, nestled into the foothills of Oregon's Coast Range near Cherry Grove. The microclimate here is cool and the mature self-rooted vines are patient to ripen. The well-drained marine sediments provide the vines a balanced stress, resulting in naturally-restrained yields, limited canopy growth and lots of air-flow and sun exposure, translating to Pinot noir with concentrated red fruit and distinctively energetic texture. Bednarik always presents wonderfully expressive floral and spice-driven perfume and the palate becomes increasingly silken with age. We are truly privileged to work with three of the eight total acres at this very special, mature vineyard.
The Wine
Bednarik Pinot Noir
AVA: Tualatin Hills
Elevation: 375-400 ft
Soil: Marine Sediments (Melbourne series) / dry-farmed, organic management
Vine Age: Planted 1988, self-rooted (ungrafted)
Clonal Selection: Pommard and Wadenswil selections
Farming: Dry-Farmed, Organic management