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Vineyard: Youngberg Hill
| Owners | Nicolette Bailey, Wayne Bailey |
| Appellation | McMinnville |
| Varieties | Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir |
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2008 Youngberg Hill Vineyards Natasha McMinnville Oregon Pinot Noir
14.0% alc., pH 3.60, 370 cases, $30. The Natasha’s
Block sits on 6.6 acres facing southeast and receives the
maximum amount of sunlight. 50% Wädenswil and 60%
Pommard clones.
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Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. A
deeply perfumed nose offering a thrust of dark berry aromas with
hints of dried herbs, walnuts and cut flowers. Middleweight dark berry flavors
with riffs of savory herbs and anise, making an impression on the mid palate and
lingering with intensity on the long finish. Prominent tannins are well balanced
by good acidity. Like so many Pinot Noirs from the superb 2008 vintage in
Oregon, this wine needs several years in the cellar to allow full integration of tannins and complete flavor
development. This was demonstrated when a previously opened and re-corked bottle was tasted two days
later and showed luscious fruit flavors with softer tannins and a velvety mouth feel.
Reviewed February 22, 2012
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2008 Youngberg Hill Vineyards Natasha McMinnville Oregon Pinot Noir
14.0% alc., pH 3.60, 370 cases, $30. The Natasha’s Block sits on 6.6 acres facing southeast and receives the maximum amount of sunlight. 50% Wädenswil and 60% Pommard clones. · Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. A deeply perfumed nose offering a thrust of dark berry aromas with hints of dried herbs, walnuts and cut flowers. Middleweight dark berry flavors with riffs of savory herbs and anise, making an impression on the mid palate and lingering with intensity on the long finish. Prominent tannins are well balanced by good acidity. Like so many Pinot Noirs from the superb 2008 vintage in Oregon, this wine needs several years in the cellar to allow full integration of tannins and complete flavor development. This was demonstrated when a previously opened and re-corked bottle was tasted two days later and showed luscious fruit flavors with softer tannins and a velvety mouth feel. Reviewed February 22, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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