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Willakenzie Estate Pinot Noir 2006

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Winery:
WillaKenzie Estate
Varietal:
Pinot Noir
Region:
USA > Oregon > Willamette Valley
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2013
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User Tags:  acidic, soil, red, spicy, herb, style, floral, color descriptors, spice, round 


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Oregon has only recently emerged as a source for premium wine and is winning fans over to their somewhat earthy style of Pinot Noir. With vineyards a bit cooler than most of California's, yet warmer still than Burgundy, Oregon's Pinot Noirs feature a synthesis of ripe fruit, ripe structure and transparency that draws on the strengths of both. The wines tend to have a touch of earthiness and a sense of transparency that many Pinots from California lack yet the fruit profile, full of dark berries, is decidedly warm-climate in nature.

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Screwcap - Light and ethereal nose with herbal and raspberry notes, spicy black, anise high tones, very engaging nose, light and willowy. Touches of emergent peanut brittle, clay, mineral rich potting soil and a touch of cracked peppercorn add complexity. Soft and round in the mouth with minimal tannins and well integrated acidity. Rather sleek in it’s softness. A lovely sappy note in the mouth, with clean, pure red berry fruit in a very easy style that finishes with long, sweet and subtly spicy red berry notes. Elegant and understated with gentle flavors that are edged with fresh earthy, beet read more...


November 2008

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Wine Tasting NotesLively aromas of raspberry, cranberry and cherry are complemented by tones of dried rose petal, spice and cedar. The wine is vibrant and juicy in the mouth, with initial flavors of strawberry, fresh raspberry and plum, finishing with darker tones of plum, blackberry and a hint of caramel. The bright fruit is balanced by good acidity and round, well-integrated tannins to create a wine that is accessible and a pleasure to drink. It is ready now and will continue to improve for 2 to 3 years from its release date. Enjoy by itself as an aperitif and with roast chicken, pork chops, pt or grilled salmon.


January 2009

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The Willakenzie winery is named after the soil in which the vines are planted and is known for its Burgundian-style Pinot Noirs. Red and black fruit flavors, with bright acidity, and hints of baking spices round out this wine. Floral aromas waft from the glass. Overall, a delicious Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley.


 

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Snooth User: eugenium
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vegetal nose, rasbberries
slight bitterness


April 2009

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The Willakenzie winery is named after the soil in which the vines are planted, and it is known for its Burgundian-style Pinot Noirs. Red and black fruit flavors, with bright acidity and hints of baking spices, are all in attendance here, and floral aromas waft from the glass. Overall, this is a delicious Oregon Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley.


 

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