Vineyard: Havlin

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Recently Tasted Willamette Valley Wines (11.38 2/2/2019)

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Franchere Wine Co.

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2016 Franchere Havlin Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.3% alc., pH 3.67, TA 0.60, 40 cases, $28. Clone 115, Harvest Brix 23.2º. Native yeast fermentation. 10% whole cluster. Aged 10 months in used French oak. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Dark garnet color in the glass. Shy aromas of smoky ash and woodshed with no fruit arriving over time. Mid weight plus in style, displaying flavors of blackberry and cassis. Husky, dense and brooding, with daunting tannins. No change when re-tasted several hours after opening. Veers to Syrah in character. Score: 87. Reviewed February 2, 2019 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2015 Franchere Havlin Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

12.6% alc.,pH 3.64, TA 0.59, 60 cases, $28. Vineyard is located in the Van Duzer Corridor (the Willamette Valley’s newest AVA). Soils are marine sedimentary over rare ironstone bedrock. Harvest Brix 21.9º. 60% Pommard, 40% 115. 10% whole cluster. Native yeast fermentation, aged 10 months in used oak barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered with Diam closure. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. The nose opens slowly to reveal aromas of blackberry, spice, bramble and damp soil. Earthbound fruit flavors of purple and black fruits are framed by gutsy, but not aggressive tannins. Good liveliness, with a boysenberry-driven finish. Score: 89. Reviewed February 2, 2019 WINERY » ARTICLE »