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2015 Lenné Estate South Slope Select Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc.. Primarily clones 115 and Pommard with a little 777. Aged in 40% new French oak barrels. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. The nose unfolds slowly in the glass but reaches a crescendo over time with soaring aromas of black cherry, ripest strawberry, spice, and dark chocolate with subtle oak highlights. Juicy and luscious on the palate, featuring flavors of dark red, blue and purple berries backed by fine-grain tannins that are nicely integrated. Great potential here. Score: 92-93. Reviewed September 3, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2015 Lenné Estate Le Nez Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., pH 3.81, TA o.59326 cases, $30. The winery’s “infant,” early drinking wine that represents the entire vineyard and all five clones. “Le Nez” is French for “The Nose,” and is a reference to Karen Lutz’s late father Lenny, who also was the inspiration for the name, Lenné Estate. 100% de-stemmed, 5-day cold soak, aged 11 months in French oak barrels. · Moderate ruby red color in the glass. Deep aromas of cherry, rose, spice, mocha and pleasant oak. Light to mid weight in style, with easily approachable, robust flavors of black cherry and boysenberry framed by matched tannins and finishing with a juicy cut of acidity. The lightest, freshest and most forward wine in the 2015 Lenné lineup, but not a demure wine. Score: 91. Reviewed May 10, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2015 Lenné Estate Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., pH 3.76, TA 0.59, 376 cases, $38. A barrel selection of the finest wine from the estate vineyard. Primarily Pommard and clone 114, with balance made up of 777, 115 and 667. De-stemmed, 5-day cold soak prior to inoculation, aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 20% new. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Shy perfume of black cherry, dark red berry and oak barrel. Middleweight flavors of purple and black fruits with an herbal thread. Sleek in texture with welcome balance, offering a giving purple-fruit finish of noticeable length. Unchanged when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 90. Reviewed May 10, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2015 Lenné Estate Eleanor’s 114 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., $55. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Aromatically alive with scents of dark raspberry and black cherry. Inviting core of dark cherry and raspberry fruits in a mid weight style with a deft touch of oak, and noticeable lift on the finish. There is the slightest bit of alcoholic warmth. Score: 90-91. Reviewed September 3, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2015 Lenné Estate Eleanor’s 114 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.59, 75 cases, $55. 100% de-stemmed, 5-day cold soak prior to inoculation of proprietary yeast, and aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 66% new. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. The most aromatic wine in the 2015 Lenné lineup, with intoxicating aromas of black raspberry, cola exotic spices and caramel. Mid weight plus in style, with hearty, masculine flavors of black raspberry and blackberry with a background hint of smoke and vanilla, and a rustic earthiness. Intensely sappy, yet vibrant with good freshness. Substantial tannins and frisky oak at this early stage. Much better when tasted the following day from a previously opened and recorked bottle when the aromatics made my knees go weak, and the tannins had moderated. Rare to find a Dijon 114 single clone bottling which makes this wine all the more intriguing. Score: 93. Reviewed May 10, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2015 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., $55. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. The nose is both fruity and savory, offering aromas of black cherry fruit and earthy flora. Mid weight in style with muscular tannins framing the flavors of dark red fruits and mocha. Score: 90-92. Reviewed September 3, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2015 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., 100 cases, $55. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Rather exotic nose featuring black cherry and blackberry fruits, spice, and toasty oak. Mid weight plus in concentration, offering a luscious array of ripe purple and black berry flavors. Somewhat burly, with husky tannins, yet the wine glides across the palate. Still closed in and out of sorts with prominent oak on the sideline and muscular tannins on the finish. Much better when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, with more integration of oak and tannin and more expressive fruit. This one should be cellared for a couple of years for full enjoyment. Score: 92. Reviewed May 10, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2015 Lenné Estate Karen’s Pommard Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., 100 cases, $55. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Shy upon opening, but very giving when tasted the following day from an opened bottle with aromas of black cherry, spice and fertile earth. The attack of mid weight black cherry fruit is focused and serious with remarkable intensity. An underlying earthiness adds interest. Acidity is well-mannered, but the tannins are muscular and a bit daunting initially. This is the most backward wine in the lineup and will benefit from a couple years in the cellar to ameliorate the fruit tannins. That said, it is hard to ignore the glorious fruit now, especially if you decant. Score: 93. Reviewed May 10, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2015 Lenné Estate cinq élus Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., $80. This wine is made only in great vintages. The name, cinq élus means “five chosen,” reflecting that this wine is a blend of the best barrels from all five clones grown at the estate vineyard. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Hi-tone aromas of ripe strawberry and Bing cherry with a hint of mocha. Clearly a step up in class, with a mid weight core of delicious purple and black fruits backed by polished tannins. Great energy, vibrancy, length and intensity. Didn’t taste it the next day because my neighbors and I finished it off the same day I opened it. Score: 94. Reviewed May 10, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Lenné Estate Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., 800 cases, $38. A new bottling combining the Le Nez and Estate bottlings. About 50% Pommard. Featured wine at 2017 International Pinot Noir Celebration. (score when tasted 11/19/16 was 89-91). · Moderately light garnet color in the class. Aromas of cherry and cranberry lead to a lighter weighted and red fruited wine that is lacy and juicy. Easy to cozy up to, with fine-grain tannins and a good cut of acidity on the satisfying finish. The wine’s appealing texture is its best feature. Score: 91. Reviewed September 3, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., 100 cases, $55. (score when tasted 11/19/16 was 88-90). · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Highly aromatic with scents of black fruits and mocha. Envious attack and length of the dark fruit essence with persistence through the finish. Matched silky tannins offer support. Has the balance to age nicely. Score: 92. Reviewed September 3, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Lenné Estate cinq élus Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., $80. A blend of the best barrel from each of the five different estate vineyard blocks. Only produced in great vintages. (score 11/19/16 was 92-93). · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Engaging aromas of dark red cherry, spice and sandalwood. A delicious core of dark cherry and raspberry fruits alerts the palate on entry, enveloping the taste buds, and lasting through a very long finish. Beautifully balanced and truly age worthy. Score: 94. Reviewed September 3, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Lenné Estate Le Nez Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir

13.4% alc., pH 3.72, TA 0.54, RS <0.05, $30. A blend of five clones in the estate vineyard. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Like a cabin in the forest, this nose is quite woodsy, with aromas of bark, smoke, spice and black cherry. A bit lean, but offering some gratifying flavors of griotte cherry, raspberry and spice. Forward, early drinking with modest tannins and some cherry-fueled finish. When tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the fruit flavors had picked up a little intensity, but a green thread lurked in the background. Score: 88. Reviewed March 12, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Owen Roe The Kilmore Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.0% alc., $37. Clones are Pommard, Wädenswil and Dijon. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. The scents of black cherry, spice box, cardamom and wine cave are alluring. Very attractive flavors of red and black cherries and a hint of strawberries. Juicy, with balanced and supple tannins and a cherry force that lingers on the finish. A superb forward-drinking wine that always delivers in every vintage. Score: 91. Reviewed April 5, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Lenné Estate Estate Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.56, RS <0.05, $45. A selection of the best barrels from the estate vineyard. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. A shy nose offers primarily earthy and mulch aromas with some dark fruits emerging with swirling. Much more impressive on the palate with a mid weight plus charge of luscious black cherry and black raspberry fruits, nicely spiced and oak-tinged. Impressive fullness in the mid palate with good generosity on the finish. Seemingly reluctant, the wine opened up the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, showing more aromatic brilliance, and more transparent fruit and spice on the palate. Score: 91-92. Reviewed March 12, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Lenné Estate Eleanor’s 114 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.72, TA 0.52, RS <0.02, $55. Single clone Dijon 114 from estate vineyard. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. The nose is quite floral, with added aromas of cherry and nutty oak. Like cherry pie day at cooking school, the red cherry and baking spice flavors predominate. The tannins are soft and well managed, and the tight, lip-smacking finish featuring cinnamon spice and cherry is tantalizing. The wine needs a little time to shed some oak overlay, but otherwise is a real charmer. Score: 92-93. Reviewed March 12, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.75, TA 0.52, $55. Single clone Dijon 115 from estate vineyard. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Extravagant aromas of cherry and earthy flora lead to a middleweight styled wine featuring juicy flavors of black cherry, blueberry and pomegranate. Lively and bright, with fine grain tannins and an uplifting finish replete with cherry liquor goodness. When tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the wine’s elegance was on full display and the wholesome marriage of fruit and savory notes was uplifting. Score: 92-93. Reviewed March 12, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Lenné Estate Karen’s Pommard Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.76, TA 0.57, RS <0.05, $55. Single clone Pommard from estate vineyard. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Deep perfume of crushed black cherries with an echo of sandalwood on the nose. The strong attack of mid weight dark cherry, cola and spice flavors grab on to and persist on the palate, carrying over to a glorious finish that treats the drinker with an interplay of cherry and spice goodness. When tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the nose was exuberant, and the flavor profile still charming, with a savory herbal note in the background. Score: 91-92. Reviewed March 12, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Lenné Estate Kill Hill Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.66, TA 0.56, RS <0.05, $55. Sourced from the most challenging part of the vineyard and composed of clones 667 and 114. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. The nose was lacking in fruit, offering a display of floral, vegetal and rusty iron aromas. A very earthy and mineral-infused wine with a riper fruit profile of purple and black berries and even raisins. Nicely balanced with a silky mouthfeel, but the ripeness didn’t appeal. When tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the wine had a vegetal undertone. Score: 88-89. Reviewed March 12, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 Le Nez Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., $30. All five clones from the estate vineyard. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Aromas of cherry, herbs and balsam. Bright cherry and strawberry flavors with a hint of spice and mocha. Elegant, fresh and easy to drink, with some finishing fruit vibe. Score: 89. Reviewed June 6, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 Owen Roe Lenné Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., $44. Label depicts Muckross Abbey in County Kern, Ireland that was swept up in Owen Roe O’Neill’s battle for Irish freedom in the 1640s. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Extroverted nose with a flourish of black raspberry, plum and spice aromas. Delicious essence of fresh black raspberry and blackberry with a touch of tea and cola. The velvety texture is captivating and fruit-filled finish pulls you back for more. Firm, but wellbalanced tannins suggest long term age ability. Well-crafted juice from one of Willamette Valley’s premier vineyards. Score: 93. Reviewed July 6, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 Lenné Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., $45. A barrel selection of the finest barrels from the best parts of the vineyard. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Pleasing aromas of dark cherry and black raspberry with a hint of hard red candy and spice. Mid weight flavors of black cherries with an accent of clove, dark chocolate and savory herbs. Nicely composed, with balanced tannin and acidity. Highly approachable now. Score: 93. Reviewed June 6, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., 150 cases, $55. The best barrels from the 115 block. Named after Steve Lutz’s mother-in-law Jill. · Moderately light reddish purple hue in the glass. The nose picks up intensity over time in the glass, revealing deep aromas of strawberries, cherries and spice with an earthy undertone. Similarly earthy on the palate with fresh, middleweight flavors of red fruits, herbs and subtle oak. The tannins are reigned in and the wine is easy to like. Score: 90. Reviewed June 6, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 Lenné Estate Karen’s Pommard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., 150 cases, $55.The best barrels from the Pommard block. Named after Steve Lutz’s spouse, Karen. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Very complex nose offering an array of pleasurable aromas including black cherry, cola, mocha, spice, rose petal, and sweet oak. The discreetly concentrated core of perfectly ripened black cherries is complimented by a riff of cola and spice. The peacock finish is the most intense and lengthy of the 2012 Lenné wines. Score: 94. Reviewed June 6, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 Lenné Estate Kill Hill 667 Yanhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., 100 cases $55. Best barrels from steepest and most stressed part of the vineyard. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Shy initially, opening up slowly over time in the glass to reveal aromas and flavors of dark red cherries and plum. Impressively sappy on the mid palate with remarkable intensity on the finish. Nicely balanced with fine-grain tannins and juicy acidity. Score: 92. Reviewed June 6, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2011 Lenné Estate Le Nez Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.73, 642 cases, $30. Released May 31, 2013. Harvested November 1, 2011. Aged in 21% new French oak barrels. Infant wine of Lenné Estate. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Very aromatic with hi-tone scents of black cherry, spice, and sandalwood. Middleweight flavors of cherry and red berry with a complimentary touch of oak. Forward and easy to drink with very supple tannins and a light finish. Score: 89. Reviewed December 18, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2011 Lenné Estate Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir 13.5% alc., pH 3.70, 642 cases, $45. Released November 14, 2013. Harvested November 1, 2011. 30-acre vineyard on a steep south facing slope east of the town of Yamhill. Shallow soils, dense spacing and diverse clonal mix (Pommard, 115, 114, 777 and 667). Best barrels of each harvest. Aged in 40% new French oak barrels. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Lovely, fresh and vibrant aromas of cherry, red raspberry, cherry tart and Christmas spice opening nicely over time in the glass. Round and polished, elegant and restrained, featuring flavors of red berries and cherries and a hint of Moroccan spice and sous bois. Soft, but evident tannins, and nicely integrated acidity. The finish is highly satisfying offering a flourish of spicy cherry fruit. Extraordinary the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. A dancing Pinot that is a fabulous food magnet. Score: 94. Reviewed December 18, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2011 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.50, 50 cases, $55. Released November 14, 2013. Harvested November 1, 2011. Aged in 25% new French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Demure aromas of wild berries and forest floor lead to mid weight flavors of black cherry and dark red berries wrapped in modest tannins. The finish offers an appealing carry-over of juicy cherry fruit. Solid, but not very giving, even the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Give this wine at least another year in bottle. Score: 89. Reviewed December 18, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2011 Lenné Estate Karen’s Pommard Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.76, 75 cases, $55. Released November 14, 2013. Harvested November 1, 2011. Aged in 50% new French oak barrels. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Explosive aromas of Bing cherries, cherry syrup, cassis and espresso-laced oak. Grand mid palate intensity with a huge, bombastic finish. Dark cherries are featured with accents of dark chocolate, and oak-driven caramel and spice. Firm but not astringent tannins allow for drinking now, but this wine is clearly a few years away from prime time. Appealing the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, but still moody. Score: 93. Reviewed December 18, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2011 Lenné Estate Kill Hill Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.67, 76 cases, $55. Released November 14, 2013. Primarily clone 667. Harvested October 26, 2011. Aged in 66% new French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish-purple hue in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, spiced plum, currant, raisin and nutty oak appear over time in the glass. Delicious core of black cherry and dark wild berry flavors with some underlying spice and a touch of oak. Ripest, fullest, and darkest fruited wine in the lineup with plenty of juicy sap. The tannins are nicely integrated and the finish is long and robust. Score: 92. Reviewed December 18, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2010 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc.. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. More savory than fruity on the nose with aromas of underbrush, dried herbs, dark red fruits and a touch of oak. Mid weight flavors of ripe strawberry and black cherry. Very fresh and wouldn’t know the wine was seven years old if tasted blind. A little earthy with some oak underlay, displaying fine-grain tannins and commendable intensity and length on the finish. Drink now to 2025. Score: 93. Reviewed September 3, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2010 Lenné Estate Karen’s Pommard Yamhill-Carlton District Oregon Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 60 cases. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Deep aromas of black cherries and black raspberries with a hint of oak-driven toast and java. A luscious core of dark red and black fruits is powerful and ripe, wrapped in balanced tannins and brought to life with bright acidity. A riff of exotic Middle Eastern spices really perks up the palate. A very ageworthy wine that needs to shed some oak, but offers a mesmerizing drinking experience even now. Reviewed May 11, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2010 Lenné Estate Kill Hill Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc.. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Aromas of blackest fruits, fertile earth and a hint of volatile acidity. Densely packed with very ripe black fruit with added flavors of black tea and prune. Still sporting some tannins on the finish. Drink now to 2020. Score: 89. Reviewed September 3, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2010 Lenné Estate Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc.. Best barrels from the 20-acre estate vineyard. Clones 115, 11, 777, 667 and · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Lovely perfume of black cherry, blackberry, baking spices and sandalwood. A burst of delicious black cherry greets the palate with background accents of purple grape, black raspberry, spice and earthy flora. The tannins have integrated and a hint of oak plies the background. Drinking at its peak now but will easily last through 2025. Score: 94. Reviewed September 3, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2010 Lenné Estate Estate Yamhill-Carlton District Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., $45. Primarily Pommard and Dijon 115. · Enticing scent of fresh strawberries and chocolate-covered cherries. Elegant and soft on the palate, with medium weight flavors of well-spiced cherries and a hint of dark chocolate in the background. Picks up interest and intensity over time in the glass. Very good. Reviewed September 12, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2010 Lenné Estate Eleanor’s 114 Yamhill-Carlton District Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 49 cases, $55. Named after Steve Lutz’s mother and represents the best barrels from Dijon 114 block. · Very expressive aromatics, drawing the drinker into the glass. Aromas of fresh cherries, spice, leather and toast. Good depth on the palate, with a charming elegance, offering flavors of brandied cherries, spice and sandalwood, supported by soft tannins, ending with a pleasing lift of acidity. Very good. Reviewed September 12, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2010 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton District Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 125 cases, $55. Named after Steve Lutz’s mother-in-law. The best barrels from 115 block. · Shy aromas of black cherries, black raspberries, and dark chocolate. A cherry bombast on the palate, with a subtle backing of oak. Admirable finesse, yet enough structure to last. Gorgeous. Reviewed September 12, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2010 Lenné Estate Karen’s Pommard Yamhill-Carlton District Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 125 cases, $55. The best barrels from the vineyard’s two Pommard blocks and is named after owner Steve Lutz’s wife, Karen. · The aromatics are stunning, with high brow aromas of cherries, mocha and sandalwood. Softly textured with supple tannins, yet offering a luscious fruit ensemble of cherries, black raspberries and currants accented by oak spice. Great. Reviewed September 12, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2009 Lenné Estate Le Nez Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.8% alc., $30. Entirely estate fruit with same yields as Lenné Estate Pinot Noir. All five clones planted at Lenné. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromas of spiced dark red berries and cherries with a slight roasted character and a hint of old book. Discreetly concentrated core of dark red berries with underpinnings of anise and Asian 5-spice. Welcoming elegance, ending with a trace of heat. Good. Reviewed August 13, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2009 Lenné Estate Yamhill-Carlton District Pinot Noir

14.8% alc., $45. A selection of best barrels and primarily clones 115 and Pommard. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Highly aromatic with notes of dark red cherries and raspberries, baking spices and sandalwood. Crisp and juicy flavors which mimic the aromas. Not the intensity of the 2008 vintage, but more approachable and currently very satisfying. Nicely crafted. Very Good (+). Reviewed August 13, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2009 Lenné Estate Eleanor’s Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton District Pinot Noir

15.4% alc., 49 cases, $55. First bottling of 114 clone. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Enjoyable perfume of delicate red fruits. Red-fruited with hints of savory oak, spice and dark chocolate, with an appealing velvety mouth feel. Elegantly styled and easily approachable. Leaves a little heat in its wake on the finish. Good (+). Reviewed August 13, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2009 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton District Pinot Noir

14.8% alc., 49 cases, $55. · Lightly colored in the glass. Subdued aromas of crushed red berries and baking spices. Elegantly crafted with charming flavors of dark red cherries and berries, sassafras and a slight candied, even cotton candy tone. Soft, supple tannins make for easy drinking. Very Good (-). Reviewed August 13, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2009 Lenné Estate Kill Hill Yamhill-Carlton District Pinot Noir

15.4% alc., 49 cases, $55. From the most stressed portion of the vineyard with shallow, nutrient poor soil. Clone 667. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Subdued nose with reticent aromas of dark red fruits, mushrooms and wet earth. Well-endowed and noticeably rich with flavors of dark strawberries, dark raspberries, and a kick of citrus on the finish. Smoothly textured with firm but supple tannins. A ripe, big gulp of Pinot in a Caliesque style. Will have fans. Good (+). Reviewed August 13, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2008 Lenné Estate Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc.. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Captivating aromas of black cherry pie, spice, rose petal and Prada leather coat. Deep and bold black cherry and boysenberry fruit flavors, but with good freshness. Substantial, but not imposing tannins persist. Long and memorable finish. Thoroughly enjoyable now, but probably better in 2 to 3 years, and should easily hold for another several years. Score: 93. Reviewed February 8, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2007 Lenné Estate Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., $45. · Noticeably lighter in color than the 2006 version of this wine. A selection of the best barrels in the cellar. Lovely scents of cherries, spice, violets and spicy oak. Succulent dark stone fruits fan out nicely on the palate enhanced by notes of cola, Asian spice, savory herbs and forest floor. Silky textured and perfectly balanced. This wine shows more terroir than the LeNez bottling from the same vineyard. One of the best 2007 Pinot Noirs from Oregon I have tasted this year. Reviewed March 26, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2007 Lenné Estate Karen’s Pommard Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 73 cases, $55. · The aromas recall an exotic perfume exhibiting wild dark red fruits and spring bouquet. The wine is powerfully flavored yet retains the delicacy and velvety texture that is so sensual in Pinot Noir. Multilayered flavors of red plums, ripe berries, currants, spice and a little earthiness. Perfect integration of t n‘ a. There is something magical about this vineyard. Reviewed May 7, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2006 Lenné Estate Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.6% alc., $45 (sold out). · Very dark reddish-purple in color. Complex aromas of black raspberries, roasted plums, cedar and a feral note. Very ripe fruit flavors of dark berries and raisins which do not cross the line to prune. Hints of root beer and cola add appeal. Well-crafted and harmonious with a silky presence and vibrant acidity on the persistent finish. Reviewed March 26, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2006 Lenné Estate Karen’s Pommard Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.6% alc., 49 cases, $68. Two barrels from the best block in the vineyard. · Brooding deep dark fruit jam with a hint of porto and oak on the heavy nose. Big-boned and rich with ultra ripe dark fruit flavors accented by root beer and cream soda. The tannins are toothsome predicting age ability. Similar to the Estate bottling but with all do respect to Karen, more cajones. Reviewed March 26, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »

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