Willakenzie Estate Pinot Noir Aliette 2009, Oregon, USA mince colorful joy to your table—whether

colorful joy to your table—whether poached

classic wine will prove to be uncommonly long-lived

Giacosa’s decision is more a reflection of the estate’s inability to deal with a difficult harvest (for understandable reasons) rather than a commentary on the intrinsic quality of the vintage itself

manages to keep prices in check for his sumptuous wines

and even within the same cluster

Willakenzie Estate Pinot Noir Aliette 2009, Oregon, USA mince colorful joy to your table—whetherFrom high elevation, relatively deep soils and their oldest vines all of the locally traditional Pommard clone and treated to 15 months in half new barrels, WillaKenzies 2009 Pinot Noir Aliette mingles black tea, blackberry, purple plum, and beef bouillon in a rich yet buoyant and fresh fruited; expansive; finely tannic display, hints of humus and black pepper serving to enhance a long, savory finish. There is none of the cooked or confitured