![]() ![]() It was one of the trees sacred to Druids and used for protection against sorcery and evil spirits. ![]() Rowan twigs were placed above doorways and barns to protect the inhabitants against misfortune and evil spirits. Modern interpretations of the Celtic Ogham place Rowan, called Luis, as the sacred tree of February. Scottish Fairies were said to hold their celebrations within stone circles protected by Rowan trees. Rowan trees planted near stone circles in Scotland were especially powerful. Spindles and spinning wheels were traditionally made of Rowan in Scotland and Ireland. Rowan is one of the trees associated with Saint Brighid, the Celtic patroness of the arts, healing, smithing, spinning and weaving. ![]() ‘Scottish tradition does not allow the use of the tree’s timber, bark, leaves or flowers, nor the cutting of these, except for sacred purposes under special conditions.’ (Fife) With considerable air though(as in several days) this wine retains a remarkable freshness, opens up the red fruit, and softens.The Rowan tree is one of the most sacred trees in Scottish folk tradition. In the palate, the wine shows the dense red fruits, stones, sage, hints of citrus, and intense tannins. The nose is beautifully floral, hints at red and black currants, dark cherries, gravel, and sage. Structured and age worthy, this wine is the most powerfully built of the 2019 Pinot Noirs. The late ripening in cool weather allows the vines to develop more dry extract while maintaining modest sugar levels. #Cherry red color oracle full#The Pumphouse Block from Temperance Hill came in with very small yields almost a full month after the first of our fruit arrived. Great length and echo.Ģ019 Pumphouse Block, Temperance Hill Pinot Noir - sold out Clean, lemon peel and clementine, hints of classic Temperance Hill savory herb, sage, cedar, and lemon/citrus pith. Still tightly coiled, this opens to non-fruit tones: salt water over stones, fennel and sage flowers, cedar, lavender, soil, and dust. This is the first year that this wine has been crafted from the best of three blocks: House, Long and Beloved.Ģ019 Temperance Hill Vineyard Chardonnay - sold out Opens to cherry blossoms, strawberry pie, bright red currant and apple, wonderful balance between fruit and savory finish. Succulent juicy ripe fruits, excellent energy, weightless but juicy and full, finishing with bright acidity and firm tannins. Dense, tranquil, ripe dark red cherry and strawberry, strawberry leaf, summer garden. Linear, pretty, weightless, the bright acids and fine firm tannins are well balanced and speak to an excellent aging profile.ĭeeply fragrant. On the palate tart red fruits dominate, juicy, with cranberry, sour cherry, and currants. The nose is lovely: expressive, very fine and elegant. Excellent resonance in the finish, autumn, dry leaf litter and warm brown spices.Ģ018 Long Acre, Whistling Ridge Pinot Noir - sold outĬlassic aromas of Whistling Ridge: elegantly perfumed, tons of potpourri notes, red apple skin, red currant, clove, cinnamon stick, amaro spices, orange peel, dried flowers, menthol, and sage. Red fruits of pomegranate, cherry, and cranberry, overlaid with orange peel, and clean tannins. Dried leaves, potpourri, pie spices, maple sugar, red roses, and more orange zest. ![]() Opens with orange peel, autumn leaves, and dried roses and fills in to fresh roses, dark cherries, and an undertone of subois. 2018 House Block, Whistling Ridge Pinot Noir $55 ![]()
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