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1998
Pinot Noir Pierre Léon
Varietal/Style: Pinot Noir
Origin: Willamette Valley, OR
Vintage: 1998
Winemaker:
Laurent Montalieu
Rating: 13/20
Retail Price: $30
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Tasting
Notes: Deep garnet in color, this vineyard-designate
Pinot delivers classic aromas of cherry and oak. Still a little green,
its tannins detract from the wine's finer fruit flavors. Given time,
we think it will evolve into a fine example of Oregon winemaking. (Date
tasted 11/5/00)
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Profile:
This relative newcomer on the Oregon wine scene is fast becoming
recognized as a place for Pinot. From Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris
to Pinot Meunier and, of course, Pinot Noir, dedication to quality
has already earned Willa Kenzie a place at the White House dinner
table. Thanks to the supervision of Bernard Lacroûte, a Frenchman
who learned to appreciate Pinot Noir almost as early as milk, we
don't doubt that in time this winery can become a U.S. leader in
Burgundian-style wines.
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Address:
19143 N.E. Laughlin Rd.
City: Yamhill, OR
Phone: 503-622-3280
Web site: n/a
E-mail: winery@willakenzie.com
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