Ripe pear, toasted hazelnut, and Meyer lemon on the nose, with a creamy texture on the palate kept honest by clean, well-integrated acidity. Subtle oak spice and a flinty mineral note carry through to a focused, dry finish.

The Old Eight Cut name references a diamond-cutting technique from the 1400s — minimal cuts to reveal the stone's natural character without disguising it, a philosophy that carries into the winemaking. Willamette's 2024 growing season delivered the balance of warmth and acidity the valley does best. Slow natural fermentation and lees aging add texture without masking the fruit.