As our house cuvée, Thea’s Selection is a blend of fruit sourced from all seven of our organic, estate vineyards that span three different Willamette Valley AVAs, as such, it is a wonderful representation of the vintage across all of our sites. The nose is inviting with blueberry and blackberry fruit that is nuanced by subtle spice notes of black licorice, black tea, cinnamon and graham cracker.  The rich, silky tannins give in to a long and robust finish that leaves the taste of black cherries and dark chocolate lingering on the palate.

While we are sold out of the 2019 Thea’s many fine wine shops across the country have it available. Check out Pix.wine for a list of shipping options or find a store near you. 

Reviews from Acclaimed Wine Critics 

94 Points, James Suckling
“Aromas of ripe red cherry, plum, black tea and a hint of lavender. Medium-bodied with fine, silky tannins. Bright acidity articulates the red fruit and berries with clarity and drive. Fresh cream at the finish. A total delight. Drink or hold.”

93 Points, Wine Enthusiast
“Fruit for this wine comes from all seven of the winery’s estate vineyards.  Freshly ground cinnamon, cumin, mineral and black-cherry aromas lead to a palate that is well-delineated and juicy.  There’s plenty of structure wrapped around it all.  It’s gorgeous.  Best after 2024.  Editor’s Choice“

92 Points, Wine Spectator
“Detailed and refined, with handsome raspberry, forest floor and spiced tea flavors that add structure toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2029.”

90 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
“The 2019 Pinot Noir Thea’s Selection is rounded with its perfume of incense, fresh herbs, and raspberry liqueur. Medium-bodied and approachable, with fine tannins and notes of black cherry and tea leaf, this is a Pinot Noir with a darker profile but a lot of charm. It is ready to drink now or through 2028.”

Planted across from the winery in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Stermer Vineyard has been farmed organically since being planted in 1997. With Willakenzie marine sedimentary soils composed of a thin layer of silty-clay loam atop sandstone, the wines from this site are often full-bodied with prominent cherry, spice and earth notes. The nose of the 2019 Stermer displays Italian plum and red cherry fruit accented by notes of rose petal, sweet tobacco and peppercorn spice. The palate is medium bodied, textured and round. The finish is long and marked by sweet fruit and milk chocolate flavors. 

Reviews from Acclaimed Wine Critics 

93 Points – Sean Sullivan, NW Wine Report
“Fruit for this wine comes from a vineyard that has been organically farmed since 1997. The aromas are intoxicating, with notes of satsuma, cherry, raspberry, dried herb, flower, and cocoa, showing nuance and detail. Deft, flavorful red fruit and plum notes follow on the palate. The finish sticks around for a 12-count.”  Critic’s Choice

92 Points – Clive Pursehouse, Decanter
“Organic from the beginning, the Stermer Vineyard was planted in 1997 on the Lemelson estate. Aromatics are spiced raspberry, wintergreen, black tea, and faint barrel spice notes. The cooler 2019 vintage gives this wine sweet raspberry flavours, light savoury character and hints of pink peppercorn.”

92 Points – James Suckling
“This is dusty and spiced with blood orange, ripe cherries, dried herbs, tobacco and ground spices. Medium-bodied, structured and firm with a chewiness to the tannins. Spicy and red-fruited with notes of nut shell and bark to close. Drink or hold.”

91 Points – Tim Fish, Wine Spectator
“Fresh and vibrant, with sleek and elegantly layered cherry, fresh basil and cinnamon spice flavors that speed toward a snappy finish. Drink now through 2029.”

The Meyer Vineyard is a long, steep site in the Dundee Hills that faces due south and features a variety of elevations, exposures, and microclimates.

The 2019 Meyer is composed of fruit picked at the very beginning of harvest to produce fresh, aromatic wine that combines black cherry and raspberry tart with rose petal, potpourri, and graham cracker. The palate is fresh and juicy, with savory spice carried by loads of red fruit to a long, delicately balanced finish. This is a young wine that will gain in weight over the next year and age gracefully for 10+ years.

Reviews from Acclaimed Wine Critics 

94 Points – Clive Pursehouse, Decanter
“These high-elevation Pinot vines grow in a former nut and fruit orchard perched high in the Dundee Hills. The Meyer Vineyard Pinot bottling from Lemelson is balanced between beautifully concentrated red fruit and brilliant minerality—aromas of fresh mint, dried autumn leaves and red berry fruits. The palate is silken and delicate; it offers sappy blackberry and black tea flavours, hints of thyme, and a distinct umami character that lingers at the finish. This is a contemplative Pinot Noir that displays real beauty and balance.”

94 Points – James Suckling
“Aromas of blueberries and cherries with crushed rosemary, ground cloves, cocoa and some savory notes. Medium- to full-bodied and structured, yet fresh and crunchy with chalky tannins and a polished, blue-fruited mid-palate. Holds tight and long on the palate with hints of violets and stones to close. Try from 2026.”

92 Points – Tim Fish, Wine Spectator
“Sleek and vibrant, with delicately layered cherry and guava flavors accented by green tea and savory spices. Ends on a lovely, lively tart note. Drink now through 2029.”

91 Points – Sean Sullivan, NW Wine Report
“Fruit for this wine is a mixture of Dijon clones 777 and 114. Aged 15 months in French oak (50% new), brooding aromas of cola, cherry, and spice lead to medium-bodied cranberry and cherry flavors. Much of this wines remains locked away. Give it time in bottle to emerge or a long decant. Best after 2025.”

This 2019 Jerome Reserve Pinot noir is a collection of the best 10 barrels of the vintage.  This version of our premium Pinot noir product is a blend of fruit from vineyards in all three of the AVAs that we farm adding even more depth to the finished wine.  It is a compilation of high elevation Dijon clones from Dundee Hills and Chehalem Mountains, which contribute red fruit and elegance and lower elevation Wadenswil and Pommard clones from Yamhill-Carlton, which contribute richness, spice and earth.  The wine exudes black cherry raspberry and Italian plum fruit along with cocoa powder, black tea, allspice and forest floor undertones.  It shows amazing balance that leads into a long and juicy finish.  This is definitely a bottle worthy of long term cellaring.

Reviews from Acclaimed Wine Critics 

94 Points – Sean Sullivan, NW Wine Report
“Meyer Vineyard makes up the majority of the fruit for this wine (60%), with the rest equal parts Stermer and Chestnut Hill. Aged 16 months in French oak (50% new), the aromas pull you into the glass, with notes of crushed flower, fresh tea leaves, herb, and plum. Palate coating, layered flavors follow, showing intensity and richness but also freshness. Black tea notes linger on the finish. There’s much to enjoy, both now and in the future. Best after 2025.”

94 Points – Clive Pursehouse, Decanter
“A reserve Pinot Noir built to age that offers a wonderful drinking experience now. The best 20 barrels of Lemeslon make the Jerome Reserve bottling. The 2019 Jerome is a blend of all three AVAs that Lemelson sources from, Chehalem, Yamhill-Carlton and the Dundee Hills. It is, indeed, delicious. Savoury fresh herbs accent the aromas of sweet ripe raspberry, fresh mint and clove. The palate is fleshy and fresh, balancing elegance with depth. Black tea, balsamic and red and blue fruits combine with savoury umami notes and fresh herbs. Complexity and richness speak to excellent longevity for this very pretty Pinot Noir. Delicious”

92 Points – Tim Fish, Wine Spectator
“Polish meets structure with this handsome red, which offers expressive raspberry, fresh violet and spice box accents that build richness toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2029.”

90 Points – Michael Albery, Wine Enthusiast
“Everything about this Jerome is smooth, from texture to tannins. Blackberries, loam and a bouquet of violets swirl up from the glass. The wine is medium bodied, with flavors of bright red raspberries, beeswax and cedar. The Jerome is made with the vintage’s best 10 barrels.”

At a maximum elevation of over 1,000 feet, Chestnut Hill Vineyard is one of the highest vineyards in the North Willamette Valley. In warm years, elevation lends restraint; in cool years, ripeness can be elusive. Yet, as our coolest vineyard site, it responded exceedingly well to the rather cool and wet 2019 vintage and beautifully inherited the elegance associated with cool climate viticulture. The complex nose reveals plum, black cherry, licorice and red raspberry. The palate shows even more depth with graham cracker, sandalwood, cinnamon and peppercorn carried on a silken carriage of sweet tobacco spice to a delicate, fruit-focused finish.

Reviews from Acclaimed Wine Critics 

94 Points – Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast
“I definitely found my thrill on Chestnut Hill. This wine’s aromas consist of Chelan cherries, Holger Danske orange pipe tobacco and talc. The fruit on the palate is primarily raspberry, along with juicy peaches and a touch of black pepper. Balanced and restrained it still delivers silky tannins.” – Editor’s Choice

93 Points – Clive Pursehouse, Decanter
“A fresh, bright Pinot Noir from one of the coolest sites in the Willamette Valley in a cooler vintage means lots of bright aromas and flavours and serious longevity for those with patience. This wine is made to last—lots of wintergreen aromatics, early season raspberry, green tea, and anise. Fruit flavours concentrated on red plum and cranberry. The finish is lifted, long and elegant.”

93 Points – James Suckling
“Notes of spicy herbs, tobacco, citrus rind, wild berries and raspberries. Medium- to full-bodied with tangy acidity and firm, slightly chewy tannins. It shows tension and depth with velvety texture and a broad, velvety finish. Better from 2025.”

92 Points – Sean Sullivan, NW Wine Report
“A quarter of the fruit for this wine was whole cluster pressed, and it spent 30+ days on skins during fermentation. The aromas bring notes of black licorice, dark cherry, tea leaves, woodspice, and bright green herb. The palate is broad in feel, with power, energy, and structure. It’s an infant now, best enjoyed when it grows up. Enjoy after 2025, with a long life beyond that.”

90 Points – Tim Fish, Wine Spectator
“Precise and elegantly structured, with steely cherry and raspberry flavors highlighted by green tea and cardamom. Concludes with medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2029.”