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Abacela Winery | Roseburg, OR 97471 |
www.abacela.com
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12500 Lookingglass Rd Roseburg, OR 97471 (541) 679-6642 Fax : 541 679-4455 Email: wine@abacela.com
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Here, on sunny south sloping rocky hills, we passionately grow Tempranillo, Syrah, Merlot, Dolcetto, Malbec, Grenache, and other varietals carefully matched to our unique microclimate. The estate fruit is hand picked when optimally ripe and gently fermented and processed in a gravity flow winery to preserve quality. The crisp, fresh varietal character of our white wine is a product of our vineyard practices and minimal handling wine making philosophy. Application of these same principals to red wine production, with additional prolonged cellaring in small oak casks, further enhances flavor and stabilizes the wines. Consequently our red wines are big and deeply-colored with intense aromas and flavors that have ample structure and tannin for aging. The final products are balanced wines with distinctive varietal character that pair exceptionally well with an assortment of delicious foods. Our ultimate objective is to produce wines that are a statement of the harmony between the grape variety and its terroir. We appreciate your virtual visit to Abacela, but want to encourage you to tour our vineyards and winery and taste our wines to fully appreciate our passion. Abacela is now certified LIVE and Salmon Safe. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Winemaker Andrew Wenzl |
Andrew Wenzl graduated from Eastern Oregon University in 2000 with a BS in Biology and Chemistry and planned to become a veterinarian. But after an internship at a veterinary clinic during which he discovered that he was allergic to cats it was time to reevaluate his career goals. While hiking the 2,000 mile Pacific Crest Trial and mulling life's options he came to the conclusion that the wine business had elements he was attracted to. Andrew had always appreciated wine; claiming that his bad eyesight was "compensated by my good sense of smell and taste". When the 6 month hike was complete he celebrated with a bottle of wine. Two days later he started work at King Estate Winery in Eugene OR, his home town. His enology job experience there and later in 2002 at Silvan Ridge-Hinman Vineyards was inspirational. The biology and chemistry education he received was invaluable in this science based endeavor. Andrew's energetic personality found time to enjoy more than just these job opportunities. Since 2000, he had been producing his own hobby wine. With his home winery in his garage, the passion for all parts of the wine making process grew. In 2003, Andrew was hired at Abacela as Cellar Master. Earl's own science background appealed to Andrew while Andrew's love of experimentation was admirable in Earl's eyes. "It was a really good match" Andrew said. That year Andrew was able to participate in the 2003 harvest. From picking, to crush, to bottling, he was eagerly involved in each process. After 2 years as Cellar Master, Andrew was promoted to Assistant Winemaker. He quickly began to participate in winemaking decisions and was able to follow the fruit from the field through fermentation and elevage to maturation in the bottle. He also began to pour wine at Abacela events, distribute product in the Roseburg area and conduct an occasional wine maker’s dinner. "I derive real pleasure from seeing people enjoy the wines I have helped create," he said. Now three years later, Andrew has been promoted to Winemaker. The 2008 vintage marked his first crush under this title. "This harvest was a great way to prove myself and my winemaking abilities." Andrew resides in Roseburg with his wife Amber and beautiful daughter Alli. He continues to make wine in his garage and aspires to someday own his own vineyard and winery. |
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Red
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2005 Paramour
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Regular as of 07/10 |
Tasting Room Open Info & Map Roseburg, OR |
White
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2011 Albarino
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Regular as of 07/10 |
Tasting Room Open Info & Map Roseburg, OR |
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