About Time & Direction: Straight from them to you!

Any journey in life. All you need is some Time and a Direction.

– STEVE WELLS

“Time & Direction is all about letting mother nature doing her thing.  Minimal intervention winemaking is what you could call it.  I make wines that showcase the vintage in which they were made & also try to give you a sense of the place where they were grown.”

Time & Direction: “The Enchanter” Syrah 2021: $45 

(Carefully curated notes below are taken from Time & Direction & GrapeX)

Varietal Composition: 100% Syrah  
Appellation: Walla Walla Valley AVA

Vineyard: Patina Vineyard

Barreling: Aged in neutral, 500L puncheons

Farming Practices 

Comes from a 4-acre vineyard with 25-year old vines and natural irrigation processes

Tasting Notes

“Roasted nutty aromas, plum, dried basil, rosemary, sage, huckberry, prosciutto, sweet floral notes, insanely complex, flavor development is constantly evolving in the glass. So different on the palate, gala apple, tons of acid, bright and fresh, pomegranate, red current, cranberry, blackberry.” –GrapeX

Food Pairing

This syrah would pair nicely with grilled lamb, braised rib, wild mushroom risotto, and dark chocolate!

Specialty Factor: Only 100 cases were made!

Source: https://www.grapex.com/national-portfolio/time-direction-wines/time-direction-the-enchanter-syrah/; https://www.timeanddirectionwines.com/

2021 Dundee Reserve Purple Hands Chardonnay, Dundee Hills: $60

(Carefully curated notes below are taken from Purple Hands)

Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay  
Appellation: Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Vineyard: Haakon/Lenai Vineyard
Farming Practices:  Organic & Dry Farming

Barreling: 100% Stainless Steel

Cellar Aging: Cellar until 2030 or drink now

Tasting Notes

Aromas of tart lemon, green apples, and earthy notes with flavors of grapefruit, rosemary, sage, lemon meringue, graham cracker, and a long tingly finish.

Food Pairing

This Chardonnay would also be lovely alongside seafood, salads, or creamy pasta dishes.

Specialty Factor: Only 370 cases were made!

Accolades

Wine Spectator Rating: 93

“Vibrant and expressive, with pretty lemon and nectarine flavors that take on accents of saline and mineral as this finishes on a rich, snappy note. Drink now. 370 cases made.” –Tim Fish, June 30, 2023

About Purple Hands: Straight from them to you!

“Founded in 2005, Purple Hands works passionately to offer an experience of humble luxury—drawn from the details of a deep geologic story, expressed through authentically Oregon Pinot noir and Chardonnay.”

About Dundee Hills: Straight from them to you!

“Located 28 miles southwest of Portland, the Dundee Hills AVA encompasses 6,490 acres with geology dating back 15 million years when lava flowed from northeast Oregon and pushed into the Willamette Valley, covering all but the highest hills with up to 1,000 feet of basalt. The catastrophic Missoula floods 10-15,000 years ago deposited a blanket of sediment on land below 200 ft elevation, sparing the original red volcanic hills above the small town of  Dundee. Today, the 200 ft contour line defines the Dundee Hills AVA.”

Source: https://www.purplehandswine.com/ ; https://www.purplehandswine.com/haakon-lenai-vineyard