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WillaKenzie Estate Aliette Pinot Noir 2006

Pinot Noir

from Willamette Valley, Oregon

Price: $48.00

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WillaKenzie Estate

Willamette Valley, Oregon

Pinot Noir

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Item No. 102496

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ratings pedigree (past vintages):

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winemaker's notes:

A bouquet of bright red fruit leaps from the glass with subtle floral tones of rose and honeysuckle adding complexity. Raspberry, cranberry and juicy red cherry flavors are followed by some pleasing minerality, earthiness and caramel. The palate impression is lifted and refreshing with clean acidity and well-integrated tannins balancing the ripe fruit. 2006 Aliette will certainly improve from 1 or 2 year of cellaring and age well for at least 8 to 10 years from its release date. This elegant pinot noir will complement a wide range of dishes including grilled salmon, roast chicken with a raspberry glaze, and grilled vegetables. We recommend that you open the wine an hour before serving.

critical acclaim:

"Focused and broad, with generous cherry, tobacco and peppery toast flavors mingling well on the long, deftly balanced finish. Drink now through 2016. 793 cases made."

91 Points

Wine Spectator

"Like the Terres Basses, WillaKenzie's Aliette differed markedly from its typical profile in 2006. While generally one of the estate's more delicate wines, in 2006 it has a richness more reminiscent of the Russian River than the Willamette Valley. It leads with scents of wild raspberries, hints of cumin and ginger. The generous black cherry fruit is gripped by chewy, succulent tannins. For roast chicken."

91 Points

Wine & Spirits

"Dark ruby-colored, it exhibits a bouquet of toast, spice box, and dark fruits. On the palate it is ripe, friendly and flavorful with enough structure for balance. It is likely to evolve for 1-2 years, and will provide pleasure through 2018."

90 Points

The Wine Advocate

User Reviews

The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.

Mrs. Spoiled - Beeville, TX (read all my reviews)

rating (9/20/2010):

I love this wine!! It has a rich flavor of berries and earth. The smell instantly tells your taste buds to prepare for the inital burst of yummy tartie-sweetiness. One taste and your hooked. You will be won over with the lasting warmeth of this brillant red wine. We used it to make the Beef Andy Warhol recipe for Valentine's Day. It was spectacular and a perfect pairing for a flawless wine. Enjoy!