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Maysara Winery Jamsheed 2014

Beginning with a generous core of red-black fruits, the McMinnville AVA saunters over the palate with both bravado and grace. Blackberry and fresh cracked pepper entwine perfectly with matured and lengthy tannins on the finish. True to the spirit of Oregon, the depth of this bottling is always an adventure to explore.

Maysara Winery Jamsheed 2014

Beginning with a generous core of red-black fruits, the McMinnville AVA saunters over the palate with both bravado and grace. Blackberry and fresh cracked pepper entwine perfectly with matured and lengthy tannins on the finish. True to the spirit of Oregon,...

Beginning with a generous core of red-black fruits, the McMinnville AVA saunters over the palate with both bravado and grace. Blackberry and fresh cracked pepper entwine perfectly with matured and lengthy tannins on the finish. True to the spirit of Oregon, the depth of this bottling is always an adventure to explore.

On April 1st, 1997, Moe and Flora Momtazi bought 496 (of the now 532) acres of abandoned wheat farm just south of their home in McMinnville, Oregon. Though wild and untouched, Moe’s vision for the Momtazi Estate was born looking out across the thriving hills of land that had been free of chemicals for seven years.
Though using chemicals would have been faster and more economical while building infrastructure and reclaiming the land, not a single one has or will be used throughout the estate.
We began planting in March of 1998, with 13 acres of self-rooted pommard pinot noir vines. After months of researching the relationships between specific pinot noir clones, rootstocks and the different soil types found across the estate, over 120,000 plants were grafted in our greenhouses and planted in the vineyard by the end of the summer in 1999.
Our unique niche in the foothills of Oregon’s Coast Range separates us from valley weather influences providing warmer days and cooler nights with less precipitation during the harvest season. The property has highly diversified soil types consisting primarily of Nekia and Yamhill series, laced with veins of Peavine and Jory. By training our vines to produce between 1.75-2.25 tons per acre, we believe we are getting the best fruit possible from our unique terroir.
We believe that healthy soil and healthy vines will produce superior grapes without the need for extra minerals, chemicals or man-made poisons. Our quality shows in the loyalty of our grape buyers year after year and the award winning wines they produce with our estate fruit. The consistent high quality wines made from Momtazi Vineyards’ grapes lead us to believe that our dedication to both our terroir and Biodynamic farming practices are well worth the effort.

Country USA - OR
Region Willamette Valley
Annual Production 15,000
Website Maysara
Serendipity Markets California, Texas

Philosophy

90% of winemaking takes place in the vineyard. Because of this, we at Maysara have held ourselves to a strict form of land use. In order to nurture and reap the rewards naturally, no materials go wasted during Maysara’s alternative way to chemical-free farming. This approach embodies a “from nature to nature” philosophy. Moe’s biodynamic belief is to observe the land as it has its own individuality, soul, and character.

Biography

It could be said that Moe Momtazi was destined to be a farmer from the start. Some of his earliest and best memories are of those summers spent following and learning from his grandfather on his farm in Northern Iran. Moe’s grandfather farmed with a holistic approach that shaped his vision and belief - to create a relationship and connection with the farm and his future vineyard.
Moe and his wife, Flora, immigrated to the U.S. in the early 1980s and purchased 496 acres of an abandoned wheat farm in McMinnville, Oregon on April 1st, 1997; the single estate has since grown to 532 acres. That vision and belief have now become a reality.
Maysara Winery is truly a family affair. Moe and Flora’s three daughters, Tahmiene, Naseem, and Hanna all have played an instrumental role in building the winery as winemaker, sales and distribution, and event management, respectively. Along with their daughters, the Momtazis have employed most of their workers for over 30 years, highlighting the bond of their relationships.
Their vision, belief, holistic process, and relationships are what separates Maysara apart from any other winery. Every day is a new day to create, nurture, and practice what makes Maysara so extraordinary.

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