{"title":"Abbott Claim","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocated in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Abbott Claim is a young and ambitious project of the Beck family (also Graham Beck, Steenberg). In a short period of time, they have emerged as among the reference points for the region, and we are delighted to welcome these wines to the portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a stunning viticultural oasis, a microclimate protected by the Dundee Hills to the east, the Chehalem Mountains to the north, and the Coast Range to the west.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soils are of ancient, fractured, and well-draining oceanic sandstone, whilst the team employ painstaking organic, biodynamic and regenerative practices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines were planted in 2006, with winemaker Alban Debeaulieu joining in 2017 and the inaugural release coming in 2018. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/6981\/3018\/files\/Abbott-Claim-July-19-1-scaled.jpg?v=1788533119\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABBOTT CLAIM VINEYARD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppellation | Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette Valley, Oregon\u003cbr\u003eSoil Type | Marine Sedimentary\u003cbr\u003eElevation | 330-480ft.\u003cbr\u003eAspect | South, Southeast, and Southwest exposures\u003cbr\u003eVarieties | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003eVineyard Age | Oldest blocks were planted in 2001\u003cbr\u003eClonal Composition | Varied, including a Chardonnay field blend\u003cbr\u003eRootstock | Varied\u003cbr\u003eAcres Under Vine | 32 acres\u003cbr\u003eTotal Acres | 170 acres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEOLA-AMITY HILLS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe yin to Abbott Claim Vineyard’s yang in the fog-shrouded\u003cbr\u003eEola-Amity Hills, where the focus is on Chardonnay. Vines were planted in 2021 on steeply sloped and surrounded by forest. As they await those vines to come into production, Abbott Claim source fruit from prestigious neighboring partners, including legendary X Omni and Temperance Hill vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"abbott-claim-eola-amity-hills-chardonnay","title":"Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEola-Amity Hills is an American Viticultural Area within Oregon’s renowned Willamette Valley. Prime cool-climate territory for Chardonnay of soaring varietal character, tension and longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn short time, Abbott Claim have emerged among the reference point of the region, here sourcing Chardonnay from top vineyard sites, such as the renowned Temperance Hill and X Omni vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo preserve the vineyard’s integrity and natural character, grapes are pressed thoroughly and all their sediments preserved. The wines are natively fermented and aged on their lees for twelve months in barrels, followed by six months in a stainless-steel tank. It was kept unfiltered ahead of bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abbott Claim","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":52736991854874,"sku":"IUSACEACH23","price":2578.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/6981\/3018\/files\/RDIProducttemplate_21.jpg?v=1788531673"},{"product_id":"abbott-claim-eola-amity-hills-temperance-hill-chardonnay","title":"Eola-Amity Hills Temperance Hill Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEola-Amity Hills is an American Viticultural Area within Oregon’s renowned Willamette Valley. \u003c\/span\u003eThe storied vines of Temperance Hill sit high on the roof of the Eola-Amity Hills, on a cold, windswept plateau, producing a Chardonnay of delicious varietal character, clarity and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo preserve the vineyard’s integrity and natural character, grapes are pressed thoroughly and all their sediments preserved. The wines are fermented with native yeast and aged on their lees for twelve months in barrels followed by six months in a stainless-steel tank. It is kept unfiltered ahead of bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abbott Claim","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":52736990380314,"sku":"IUSACEATCH23","price":3875.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/6981\/3018\/files\/RDIProducttemplate_20.jpg?v=1788531179"},{"product_id":"abbott-claim-yamhill-carlton-abbott-claim-pinot-noir","title":"Yamhill-Carlton Abbott Claim Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbbott Claim are a young and ambitious estate in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA of Oregon's Willamette Valley. The estate vineyards sit on the Savannah Ridge and is composed of primeval, fractured, and well-draining oceanic sandstone. The vine rows are hemmed in by stands of Oregon white oak and Douglas fir; the microclimate here is a rainshadow, protected by the Dundee Hills to the east, the Chehalem Mountains to the north, and the Coast Range to the west.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate bottling beautifully captures the mosaic of vineyards at Abbott Claim. Seamless, long and confident, it's a stunning expression of Oregon Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abbott Claim","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":52736982319386,"sku":"IUSACYCPN23","price":2578.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/6981\/3018\/files\/RDIProducttemplate_19_ba02c92c-f59b-4763-bbd5-50fcdfa9aa6d.jpg?v=1788530733"},{"product_id":"abbott-claim-yamhill-carlton-due-north-pinot-noir","title":"Yamhill-Carlton Due North Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Due North Pinot Noir from Abbott Claim is a site specific and ltd bottling, produced from the first vines planted atop the ridge in 2001. As the name suggests, the vineyard parcel faces north, a unique aspect on the property. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines are also surrounded by trees, notably a dense forest to its western border that blows cool air through the block, where a seasonal creek runs and white truffles grow. With a singular microclimate, the soil at the top of the hill is also a little deeper and richer. Unfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo preserve the integrity and natural character of the vineyard, grapes were strictly hand-sorted, completely destemmed, and then fermented using native yeast in an oak vessel. The wines were then aged eighteen months in French oak barrels and kept unfined and unfiltered ahead of bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a reference point Oregon Pinot Noir, with bags of tension and structure. A core of pure and sappy black and red cherry fruit make for an attractive wine today, but this is clearly built for the long haul. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eAbbott Claim’s ascent has been exciting to watch over the years. The 2023s set a new benchmark for quality. The team produces a small, focused range of wines that excel from top to bottom. I look forward to tasting the Temperance Hill Chardonnay from the Eola-Amity Hills and the Due North Pinot Noir from Yamhill-Carlton each year.\" Vinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abbott Claim","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":52736993132826,"sku":"IUSACYCNPN23","price":3875.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/6981\/3018\/files\/RDIProducttemplate_17.jpg?v=1788528976"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/6981\/3018\/collections\/Elements-and-Architecture_replace-Alban-on-crush-pad.jpg?v=1788532618","url":"https:\/\/radforddaleimports.com\/collections\/abbott-claim.oembed","provider":"Radford Dale Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}