Our 2021 vintage of the Soil Series is designed for wine enthusiasts eager to explore the geological history and depth of terroir. Each soil type represents layers of geological history, capturing a snapshot of the growing season in every bottle—as we like to think of them, true time capsules. With each sip of this trio, you embark on a journey through time and terroir, experiencing the unique characteristics of Oregon’s diverse soils in every glass.

Post-Ice Age Loess: A geological rarity in the valley, Lange Estate only produces wine from this iconic soil type for this series. After the ice age around 10,000 years ago, glacial rocks and silt were carried by streams and floods, eventually settling in the water basins of the Pacific Northwest. Once settled and dried, thousands of years of battering winds and weather swept then deposited the fine soil in the foothills of the northern Willamette Valley, to produce some of the finest and most distinct wines in the valley.

Fruit Notes / High Notes—Cherry, Forest Floor, Sage

Earth Notes / Base Notes—Cedar, Medium Dark-Chocolate, White Pepper