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Date Printed: 5/18/2013
WillaKenzie Estate Estate Cuvee Pinot Noir 2010
WillaKenzie Estate Estate Cuvee Pinot Noir 2010
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Wine & Spirits rating: 90 points
PRICE ON 5/18/2013: $29.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2009 Wine Spectator rating: 87 points
2008 Wine & Spirits rating: 93 points
2008 Wine Spectator rating: 90 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 The 2010 Estate Cuvée has a beautiful garnet color. The aromas are bright and floral with hints of sweet vanilla, forest floor and petunia. The flavors follow the aromas with a smooth, sweet entry of cherry cobbler, juicy strawberries, and Asian spices. The red fruit and spice transform into a slate-like, herbal finish that lingers on the tongue. This wine is very approachable when young. The aging potential is 5+ years. We recommend pairing with steamed Chinese chicken dumplings, or a simple filet of sole or roast chicken.
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About WillaKenzie Estate:

 WillaKenzie Estate is located in Oregon's Willamette Valley on rolling hillsides in the Chehalem Mountains. The winery was named after the Willakenzie soil on which the vineyards are planted to convey the influence that the soil imparts on the wine's flavors and aromas. The vineyards are planted with grapes of the Pinot family, mostly new Dijon clones of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris from Alsace. Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris are cool climate grapes, which are particularly well adapted to Oregon.