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2009 Willakenzie Estate Pinot Noir Pierre Leon
Pinot Noir: 750ml
$35.99
about this wine:
This wine is made with a selection of Dijon Clones, primarily 113, 114 and 115, using fruit from several diiferent locations on the Estate that are all part of the vineyard designated program. The result is a more masculine style of Pinot Noir, powerful and complex with firm structure, but smooth tannins. Descriptors typically include floral tones, cocoa, red cherries and spice. A good candidate for aging, it can also be enjoyed young with strongly flavored foods, red meats and game.
points awarded:
BH 91 WA 91 WS 9091 points,
Burghound, September 2012
Here the elegant nose features intense floral and spice notes that add breadth to the cool and pure aromas of red pinot fruit. There is the same sophisticated mouth feel here as I found in the Aliette though the flavors possess a bit more size and weight plus a bit more mid-palate concentration as well. The mouth coating finish possesses a dusty character though not quite the verve of the Aliette but still, this is worth considering, especially if your taste runs to more powerful pinots. ♥ - Comments: Outstanding
91 points,
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, August 2012
Representing a blend of material judged top-quality from all across their Yamhill estate - and tending to favor some of the early Dijon clones - WillaKenzie's 2009 Pinot Noir Pierre Leon is dominated by dark cherry and purple plum piquantly tinged with their pits; undertones of tallow, roasted red meat, and underbrush lending intriguing depth; and finishes with resonance, richer and sweeter, if with a bit less energy, penetration or saliva inducement, than its counterpart from their Dundee Hills vineyard. This handsome Pinot should perform well for 6-8 years. -David Schildknecht
90 points,
Wine Spectator, October 2012
Fresh and vivid, with tightly focused plum and guava flavors that play against lively acidity and polished tannins. Finishes with zip. Drink now through 2017. -HS
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