TASTING NOTES
The pleasantly floral nose bursts with ripe raspberry, red cherry, lavender, plum, cedar and cola. The palate displays pretty red cherry, black raspberry, pomegranate, oak spice, vanilla and earth with very supple tannins and exceptional balance.
VINEYARD
The 2009 Yamhill Cuvée is a blend of Pommard (44%), Dijon (33%), and Wadenswil (23%) clones of Pinot Noir sourced primarily from our estate vineyards in the Eola Hills and the Dundee Hills.
CROP YIELD
2.14 tons/acre.
AGING
Aged 15 months in French oak barrels, of which were 52% were new.
VINTAGE NOTES
The 2009 growing season got off to an earlier start than the preceding vintage and delivered warm mid-summer temperatures and plenty of sunshine at just the right time. By late August and early September, temperatures moderated and led to a more protracted ripening period that optimized flavor development. Harvest at the Estate subsequently commenced during the last week of September and carried on through mid-October. The resulting wines from the 2009 vintage are delicious, richly textured, and loaded with sumptuous fruit flavors. |
