Chardonnay production at Colene Clemens began in 2013 with purchased fruit. We have since planted 6 acres on our estate, and 2021 marks the fifth vintage sourced entirely from our estate property. Over the course of 11 months in barrel, we strive to build texture, flavor, and body from the lees and barrel time, creating a wine that is supple and layered with firm underlying acidity.
Rich and lush with tones of blackberry, cranberry, and dark cherry, this wine generously coats the palate. Layered and intense, this pinot noir has an ever-changing array of fruit and spice notes through the finish that compels you to sip again to witness the evolution of time and air.
Back to the Estate! After contracting for fruit for our Rosé the last three vintages we are excited to announce that we have gone back to our roots and returned production to our Estate vineyard! This means that we are now officially back to being 100% Estate Grown across our total production and more importantly it brings back all the delicious elements and qualities that drew you into our original rose bottlings! In a word, there is nothing like control over your own viticulture. The Rosé has come home and that’s where its going to stay!
94 Points from Vinous, 93 points from Wine Spectator
Named after Victoria’s daughter and Colene’s granddaughter, Adriane is an estate cuvée composed of specifically selected barrels that possess deep, concentrated flavors and a persistent finish
94 points from Wine Spectator, 93 Points from Vinous
The 2021 Margo has a lovely nose of bright medium red fruit with a hint of plum. Velvety tannins support a broad and intense impression on the palate, mingling raspberry and cherry tones with a subtle note of rosemary and thyme. With a persistent finish that echoes the fruit and herb notes, this pretty pinot noir is incredibly compelling and keeps you coming back for more. This wine drinks fantastically right now and will age gorgeously over the next five to eight years.
The 2022 Dopp Creek opens with a bright, red-fruited nose, like a sun-warmed ripe raspberry. On the palate, this wine is focused and bright, with a supple texture and soft tannins that showcase flavors of red fruit, a dash of warm spice, and hints of dark chocolate and coffee beans towards the finish. Drink now, or if you can wait, watch this wine age gorgeously over the next five years.
94 points from James Suckling | 93 points from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast & Vinous
Named after Victoria’s daughter and Colene’s granddaughter, Adriane is an estate cuvée composed of specifically selected barrels that possess deep, concentrated flavors and a persistent finish.
This unfolds slowly, with expressive raspberry and pomegranate flavors that draw in accents of crushed stone and savory bay leaf, building toward broad-shouldered but refined tannins. Drink now through 2030. — Tim Fish, Wine Spectator
93 points from Wine Spectator & 93 points Owen Bargreen.
The really tasty 2019 Colene Clemens ‘Adriane’ Pinot Noir reveals more depth and than the ‘Margo’ with pomegranate seed and iron accents that mingle well with minerals and shades of orange zest with salty tilled soils. The combination of mouthfeel and finesse really works here. Quite primary now, enjoy this deeply concentrated 2019 Pinot Noir over the next twelve years. Drink 2022-2034
