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2019 Lenné Estate Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., $45. An expression of the terroir of Lennè Estate. A selection of the best barrels of each harvest. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Inviting aromas of cherry, raspberry, mocha and spice. The deeply flavored Bing cherry and black raspberry core makes an impression. The fruit caresses the palate with goodness and finishes with an upbeat spiced cherry note. Beautifully balanced with gentle tannins and a whisper of oak. This should be the wine on your dinner table every day. In this lineup, the wine has the easiest-going tannins and is the most forward. Score: 93. Reviewed February 21, 2022 ARTICLE »

2019 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 125 cases, $55. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Plenty to like about this nose that sports high tone aromas of dark cherry, black raspberry and dried red rose petal. Mid-weight plus in style, offering a burst of black cherry and blackberry fruit flavors underlain with a burst of acidity for freshness. Well crafted with balanced tannins and a very long finish. Dijon 115 is the one Dijon clone that can make a complete wine. Score: 93. Reviewed February 21, 2022 ARTICLE »

2019 Lenné Estate Karen’s Pommard Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 125 cases, $55. When I see a Pommard wine, my ears perk up, may eyes open widely, and my palate enters the foreplay mode. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. A real vanilla cherry bomb of a nose with added aromas of spice and sandalwood. On the palate it is whoa Nellie! sporting a plethora of well-spiced black cherry fruit framed buy a congenial tannic spine. A shadow of oak adds support and the extremely long black cherry infused finish is outrageous. Score: 94. Reviewed February 21, 2022 ARTICLE »

2019 Lenné Estate Sad Jack 777 Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., $55. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. A perfume of black cherry, blackberry, cinnamon, and mocha is delightful. Mid-weight plus in heft with husky flavors of black cherry and boysenberry underlain with a smoky thread. Silky smooth in texture with impressive balance. I have never had an elite 777 clone Pinot Noir but this one is definitely not a throwaway. Score: 92. Reviewed February 21, 2022 ARTICLE »

2019 Lenné Estate South Slope Select Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., $55. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. The nose soars to new heights over time in the glass offering terrific aromas of black cherry, baking spices, vanilla and bramble. Very charming on entry with plenty of red and purple berry fruit to satisfy along with a gratifying spice accent. Admirable harmony makes for easy approachability now but this wine will age. Everything you could ask for well-deserving of the label “select.” Score: 95. Reviewed February 21, 2022 ARTICLE »

2019 Lenné Estate cinq élus Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., $85. This wine is made only in great vintages. The name, cinq  lus”, translates to “five chosen.” The wine is a blend of the best barrels from the five clones at Lenn  Estate. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Fantastically seductive nose with effusive aromas of black cherry, purple berry and an exotic mixture of Wassail spices including clove. A very classy wine in a mid-weight plus style with richly honed black cherry, olallieberry, mocha, and clove flavors in a hedonistic delight. The fruits are extremely fresh, plump, and perfectly ripened. A serious wine with firm tannins for aging. This is one to covet. Sure it is expensive, but so are diamonds. Score: 96. Reviewed February 21, 2022 ARTICLE »

2018 Lenné Estate Estate Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., pH 3.80, TA 0.59, 298 cases, $40. Released 9/1/20. Grapes 100% de-stemmed, 5-day cold soak before inoculation. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 33% new. The winery’s flagship bottling crafted from all five clones found in the Estate Vineyard with always at least 50% Pommard clone. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Dreamy aromas of exuberant black cherry and cardamom spice. An approachable mid-weight style offering flavors of black cherry and dark berries with hints of spice, cola and mocha. Excellent harmony with silken tannins and generous fruit on the finish. Still easy to like when tasted the following day from a previously opened bottle. Score: 93. Reviewed January 17, 2021 ARTICLE »

2018 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., 60 cases, $55. Named after Steve’s wife’s mother. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. The nose is rather reclusive, even when the wine was sampled the following day from a previously opened bottle. There are hints of dark berry and mocha aromas. A charming mid-weight core of black raspberry, boysenberry and cinnamon spice flavors are in tune with a mild grip of tannin. Intensely fruited on the mid palate with very little oak intrusion and finishing long and dry. Still fine when tasted the following day from a previously opened bottle. Score: 92. Reviewed January 17, 2021 ARTICLE »

2018 Lenné Estate Karen’s Pommard Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc. 60 cases, $55. Named after co-founder Karen Lutz. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Comforting aromas of dusty Bing cherry, cola and mocha. The striking mid-weight plus core of delicious dark cherry fruit attacks the palate in waves. There is great purity of fruit, a healthy tannic backbone and a black cherry-embossed, very long finish. The Pommard clone stands on its own better than all other clones of Pinot Noir. When sampled the following day from a previously opened bottle, I simply said, “Really good.” Score: 93. Reviewed January 17, 2021 ARTICLE »

2018 Lenné Estate Sad Sack 777 Yamill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., pH 3.79, TA 0.58, 226 cases, $55. Released 10/1/20. The best barrels from the vineyard’s 777 block. 100% de-stemmed, 5- day cold soak, indigenous yeast fermentation, spontaneous MLF, and aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 30% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. The nose is dominated by aromas of black fruits, earthy flora and charred oak. Bold and spirited dark berry fruit are featured in a middleweight style. The wine has a beefy tone with an oak thread in the background and lacks nuance, but the persistent finish is packed with intense fruit. Score: 90. Reviewed January 17, 2021 ARTICLE »

2018 Lenné Estate South Slope Select Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Slope Select Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 14.1% alc., pH 3.81, TA 0.59, 150 cases, $55. Released 9/1/20. 80% Pommard and 20% 115 clones. 100% de-stemmed followed by a 5-day cold soak prior to inoculation. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 20% new. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. This beauty made me sit up in my chair. Lively aromas of cherry, blueberry and baking spices. Impressive attack and mid-palate length with delicious flavors of black cherry, ripe strawberry and spice. The fruit has energy and elevated status. Commendable harmony with integrated tannins and inviting shafts of acidity, finishing strong and persistent. More forward when tasted the following day from a previously opened bottle. The wine can be enjoyed now but would benefit from decanting or cellaring a few years. Score: 94. Reviewed January 17, 2021 ARTICLE »

2018 Lenné Estate Cinq Elus Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., pH 3.79, TA 0.58, 125 cases, $78. Released 9/1/20. The name, cinq élus, means ’five select’ and is a blending of the single best barrel of all five of the Pinot Noir clones planted in the Estate Vineyard. This is the winery’s finest wine and is only produced in exceptional vintages. Steve recommends a minimum of six years of aging as this wine will take longer than the other wines to evolve.. 100% de-stemmed, 5-day cold soak, aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 80% new. · Dark garnet color in the glass. The nose evolves slowly in the glass to reveal aromas of black cherry, cassis and baking spices. Reclusive on first approach, grudgingly revealing mid-weight plus flavors of blackest cherry, black raspberry and purple berries with an interesting riff of Mexican hot chocolate. Redeeming balance with of grip of tannin to insure age ability. More giving and luscious when tasted the following day from a previously opened bottle, displaying the longest finish of all of the 2018 offerings. I have to give this wine extra credit for potential as it is currently tight. Cellar for six years for the full experience. Score: 95. Reviewed January 17, 2021 ARTICLE »

2017 Lenné Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Chardonnay

13.5% alc., $48. Estate grown. Barrel fermented in one new and one once-used oak puncheons from Damy. · Comfy aromas of lemon curd, buttery biscuit, warm pear and vanillin. A spirited wine with a welcoming fresh citrus core and delightful harmony. The added flavor of yellow pound cake adds appeal. Soothing in texture with only the faintest oak input and some finishing length. Score: 93. Reviewed April 16, 2019 ARTICLE »

2016 Lenné Le Nez Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 399 cases, $36. Released March 1, 2019. This wine is composed of each of the five clones planted at Lenné: 777, 114, 115, 667 and Pommard. The infant wine is generally more fruit forward than the winery’s other offerings. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. The nose offers a lovely mix of black cherry fruit and botanical aromas. Discreetly concentrated in a forward-drinking style, with flavors of black cherry, blackberry, black tea and earth supported by tender oak. Well-balanced with a modest finish. Score: 89. Reviewed March 23, 2019 ARTICLE »

2016 Lenné Estate Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 350 cases, $40. Released February 1, 2019. A barrel selection of the finest parts of the estate vineyard, comprised mostly of 114 and Pommard. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Nicely perfumed with aromas of cherry, ripe cranberry, subtle spice and rose petal. Elegant, yet flavorful, with a mid weight charge of blackberry and black raspberry fruit flavors. Less extraction than the singleclone bottlings and not as complex, but forward drinking and satisfying. There is enough tannic backbone to support several years of enjoyment. Score: 91. Reviewed March 23, 2019 ARTICLE »

2016 Lenné Estate South Slope Select Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 250 cases, $55. Released February 1, 2019. A blend of mostly Pommard and 115. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Soaring aromas of cherry, black plum, spice and sawdust. Impeccably balanced with excellent breeding in a mid weight style with a core of black cherry and blackberry fruit flavors. A bit reserved, becoming more engaging over time in the glass. The barrel treatment is adroit and the moderately long finish pleases. Score: 92. Reviewed March 23, 2019 ARTICLE »

2016 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 100 cases, $58. Released February 1, 2019. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Energetic aromas of spiced cherry and complimentary toasty oak. The pretty black cherry and black raspberry core caresses and envelopes the palate in a scintillating fashion. This wine really grabs your attention. Impressive concentration, yet bright and vigorous, with nuanced additional flavors of orange Pekoe tea and mocha. The mouthfeel is satiny and the finishes displays both intensity and length. Score: 94. Reviewed March 23, 2019 ARTICLE »

2016 Lenné Estate Karen’s Pommard Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 100 cases, $58. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Aromas of well-ripened black cherry and black raspberry fruits with a hint of underbrush and cola. The boysenberry and blackberry fruits flood the mouth with goodness, yet the wine is sleek, upbeat and charming. Mid weight plus in concentration, with modest tannins and integrated oak. Somewhat reserved, and noticeably more giving when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 93. Reviewed March 23, 2019 ARTICLE »

2016 Lenné Estate Cinq Élus Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 125 cases, $78. A blend of the best barrel from each of the five estate clonal blocks. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. The nose is the most seductive in the 2016 lineup, offering the scent of juicy, pure blackest cherry. The chorus of ripe and expansive black raspberry and blackberry fruit along with the supportive, juicy acidity is utter contentment . A complete wine with exemplary harmony, leaving behind an extremely long trail of of black cherry goodness. As good as this wine is now, it is an ideal cellar candidate and would be an ideal centerpiece for a special dinner in the future. Score: 95. Reviewed March 23, 2019 ARTICLE »

2015 Lenné Estate South Slope Select Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc.. Primarily clones 115 and Pommard with a little 777. Aged in 40% new French oak barrels. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. The nose unfolds slowly in the glass but reaches a crescendo over time with soaring aromas of black cherry, ripest strawberry, spice, and dark chocolate with subtle oak highlights. Juicy and luscious on the palate, featuring flavors of dark red, blue and purple berries backed by fine-grain tannins that are nicely integrated. Great potential here. Score: 92-93. Reviewed September 3, 2017 ARTICLE »

2015 Lenné Estate Le Nez Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., pH 3.81, TA o.59326 cases, $30. The winery’s “infant,” early drinking wine that represents the entire vineyard and all five clones. “Le Nez” is French for “The Nose,” and is a reference to Karen Lutz’s late father Lenny, who also was the inspiration for the name, Lenné Estate. 100% de-stemmed, 5-day cold soak, aged 11 months in French oak barrels. · Moderate ruby red color in the glass. Deep aromas of cherry, rose, spice, mocha and pleasant oak. Light to mid weight in style, with easily approachable, robust flavors of black cherry and boysenberry framed by matched tannins and finishing with a juicy cut of acidity. The lightest, freshest and most forward wine in the 2015 Lenné lineup, but not a demure wine. Score: 91. Reviewed May 10, 2018 ARTICLE »

2015 Lenné Estate Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., pH 3.76, TA 0.59, 376 cases, $38. A barrel selection of the finest wine from the estate vineyard. Primarily Pommard and clone 114, with balance made up of 777, 115 and 667. De-stemmed, 5-day cold soak prior to inoculation, aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 20% new. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Shy perfume of black cherry, dark red berry and oak barrel. Middleweight flavors of purple and black fruits with an herbal thread. Sleek in texture with welcome balance, offering a giving purple-fruit finish of noticeable length. Unchanged when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 90. Reviewed May 10, 2018 ARTICLE »

2015 Lenné Estate Eleanor’s 114 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., $55. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Aromatically alive with scents of dark raspberry and black cherry. Inviting core of dark cherry and raspberry fruits in a mid weight style with a deft touch of oak, and noticeable lift on the finish. There is the slightest bit of alcoholic warmth. Score: 90-91. Reviewed September 3, 2017 ARTICLE »

2015 Lenné Estate Eleanor’s 114 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.59, 75 cases, $55. 100% de-stemmed, 5-day cold soak prior to inoculation of proprietary yeast, and aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 66% new. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. The most aromatic wine in the 2015 Lenné lineup, with intoxicating aromas of black raspberry, cola exotic spices and caramel. Mid weight plus in style, with hearty, masculine flavors of black raspberry and blackberry with a background hint of smoke and vanilla, and a rustic earthiness. Intensely sappy, yet vibrant with good freshness. Substantial tannins and frisky oak at this early stage. Much better when tasted the following day from a previously opened and recorked bottle when the aromatics made my knees go weak, and the tannins had moderated. Rare to find a Dijon 114 single clone bottling which makes this wine all the more intriguing. Score: 93. Reviewed May 10, 2018 ARTICLE »

2015 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., $55. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. The nose is both fruity and savory, offering aromas of black cherry fruit and earthy flora. Mid weight in style with muscular tannins framing the flavors of dark red fruits and mocha. Score: 90-92. Reviewed September 3, 2017 ARTICLE »

2015 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., 100 cases, $55. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Rather exotic nose featuring black cherry and blackberry fruits, spice, and toasty oak. Mid weight plus in concentration, offering a luscious array of ripe purple and black berry flavors. Somewhat burly, with husky tannins, yet the wine glides across the palate. Still closed in and out of sorts with prominent oak on the sideline and muscular tannins on the finish. Much better when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, with more integration of oak and tannin and more expressive fruit. This one should be cellared for a couple of years for full enjoyment. Score: 92. Reviewed May 10, 2018 ARTICLE »

2015 Lenné Estate Karen’s Pommard Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., 100 cases, $55. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Shy upon opening, but very giving when tasted the following day from an opened bottle with aromas of black cherry, spice and fertile earth. The attack of mid weight black cherry fruit is focused and serious with remarkable intensity. An underlying earthiness adds interest. Acidity is well-mannered, but the tannins are muscular and a bit daunting initially. This is the most backward wine in the lineup and will benefit from a couple years in the cellar to ameliorate the fruit tannins. That said, it is hard to ignore the glorious fruit now, especially if you decant. Score: 93. Reviewed May 10, 2018 ARTICLE »

2015 Lenné Estate cinq élus Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., $80. This wine is made only in great vintages. The name, cinq élus means “five chosen,” reflecting that this wine is a blend of the best barrels from all five clones grown at the estate vineyard. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Hi-tone aromas of ripe strawberry and Bing cherry with a hint of mocha. Clearly a step up in class, with a mid weight core of delicious purple and black fruits backed by polished tannins. Great energy, vibrancy, length and intensity. Didn’t taste it the next day because my neighbors and I finished it off the same day I opened it. Score: 94. Reviewed May 10, 2018 ARTICLE »

2014 Lenné Estate Le Nez Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., $30. The infant wine of Lenné Estate. Contains all the vineyard clones including 114, 667, 777, 115 and Pommard. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. The nose offers a welcome balance between savory sois-bois and cherry and cranberry fruit aromas. Very approachable, with discreet flavors of black cherry, purple grape, smoky chocolate, and seasoned oak. Rather simple, with a modest attack and slightly astringent finish. More fruity the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 88. Reviewed November 19, 2016 ARTICLE »

2014 Lenné Estate Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., 800 cases, $38. A new bottling combining the Le Nez and Estate bottlings. About 50% Pommard. Featured wine at 2017 International Pinot Noir Celebration. (score when tasted 11/19/16 was 89-91). · Moderately light garnet color in the class. Aromas of cherry and cranberry lead to a lighter weighted and red fruited wine that is lacy and juicy. Easy to cozy up to, with fine-grain tannins and a good cut of acidity on the satisfying finish. The wine’s appealing texture is its best feature. Score: 91. Reviewed September 3, 2017 ARTICLE »

2014 Lenné Estate Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., $45. Signature wine composed of the best barrels of the harvest. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. The nose becomes more haunting over time in the glass, offering aromas of blackberry, cassis, black raspberry, sousbois, and spice. The mid weight core of purple and black fruits are not particularly giving on the palate. The tannins are evident but supportive, there is a savory thread in the background, and the finish offers good depth of flavor. Unchanged the following day when re-tasted from an opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 89-91. Reviewed November 19, 2016 ARTICLE »

2014 Lenné Estate Eleanor’s 114 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., pH 3.71, TA 0.60, 100 cases, $55. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. A generous, somewhat lush wine, with deep aromas and flavors of black cherry and blackberry accented with notes of licorice, black tea and spice. Largely fruit-driven, with grippy but not drying tannins. A bit rugged now, yet some charm peaks through. The wine was more interesting the following day when tasted from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 89-91. Reviewed November 19, 2016 ARTICLE »

2014 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., pH 3.82, TA 0.57, 100 cases, $55. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Very pleasant nose displaying vivid aromas of boysenberry, black currant, dark chocolate, and a hint of floral bouquet. Layers of luscious black cherry and boysenberry fruits are currently buried in muscular tannins. Showing plenty of fruit but little nuance, and finishing on a slightly astringent note. When tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the wine still lacked charm. Time will tell. Score: 88-90. Reviewed November 19, 2016 ARTICLE »

2014 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., 100 cases, $55. (score when tasted 11/19/16 was 88-90). · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Highly aromatic with scents of black fruits and mocha. Envious attack and length of the dark fruit essence with persistence through the finish. Matched silky tannins offer support. Has the balance to age nicely. Score: 92. Reviewed September 3, 2017 ARTICLE »

2014 Lenné Estate Karen’s Pommard Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., pH 3.71, TA 0.58, 125 cases, $55. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Aromas of dark berry jam and sous-bois pick up intensity over time in the glass. Earthy black cherry and black raspberry fruit flavors are wrapped in conspicuous tannins. The fruit load is slightly less in this wine compared to other Lenné offerings in this vintage. The wine has all the components in place, but remains primary and fruit-driven. Still relatively closed up when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 90-91. Reviewed November 19, 2016 ARTICLE »

2014 Lenné Estate Kill Hill Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.60, 112 cases, $55. A blend of 667 and 14 clones from the most challenging part of the vineyard. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Nicely perfumed with aromas of blackberry, black raspberry and cassis. Juicy and lifted with a luscious core of well-ripened purple and black fruits. Better integration of tannins, and the smooth and seamless mouthfeel is quite seductive. A hint of alcohol warmth shows up on the finish. This wine is more giving currently than others in the Lenné lineup in this vintage. Unchanged the following day when tasted from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 90-91. Reviewed November 19, 2016 ARTICLE »

2014 Lenné Estate cinq élus Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., $80. Pronounced “sank aloo,” this wine represents a blend of the best barrel from each of the vineyard’s five different clonal blocks. Only produced in great vintages. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. The nose is reserved but pleasant, featuring aromas of dark berries and spice. Beautifully balanced and sporting a light footprint, this wine is clearly classy. Mid weight flavors of black raspberry, boysenberry, plum and spice light up the palate. Oak plays a favorable seasoning role. This wine has more fruit talking and more finish. Still shy aromatically the following day when tasted from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, but the potential for this wine is obvious. “Sank aloo” rhymes with “thank you,” and we have to give thanks for wines like this. Score: 92-93. Reviewed November 19, 2016 ARTICLE »

2014 Lenné Estate cinq élus Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., $80. A blend of the best barrel from each of the five different estate vineyard blocks. Only produced in great vintages. (score 11/19/16 was 92-93). · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Engaging aromas of dark red cherry, spice and sandalwood. A delicious core of dark cherry and raspberry fruits alerts the palate on entry, enveloping the taste buds, and lasting through a very long finish. Beautifully balanced and truly age worthy. Score: 94. Reviewed September 3, 2017 ARTICLE »

2013 Lenné Estate Le Nez Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir

13.4% alc., pH 3.72, TA 0.54, RS <0.05, $30. A blend of five clones in the estate vineyard. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Like a cabin in the forest, this nose is quite woodsy, with aromas of bark, smoke, spice and black cherry. A bit lean, but offering some gratifying flavors of griotte cherry, raspberry and spice. Forward, early drinking with modest tannins and some cherry-fueled finish. When tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the fruit flavors had picked up a little intensity, but a green thread lurked in the background. Score: 88. Reviewed March 12, 2016 ARTICLE »

2013 Lenné Estate Estate Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.56, RS <0.05, $45. A selection of the best barrels from the estate vineyard. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. A shy nose offers primarily earthy and mulch aromas with some dark fruits emerging with swirling. Much more impressive on the palate with a mid weight plus charge of luscious black cherry and black raspberry fruits, nicely spiced and oak-tinged. Impressive fullness in the mid palate with good generosity on the finish. Seemingly reluctant, the wine opened up the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, showing more aromatic brilliance, and more transparent fruit and spice on the palate. Score: 91-92. Reviewed March 12, 2016 ARTICLE »

2013 Lenné Estate Eleanor’s 114 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.72, TA 0.52, RS <0.02, $55. Single clone Dijon 114 from estate vineyard. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. The nose is quite floral, with added aromas of cherry and nutty oak. Like cherry pie day at cooking school, the red cherry and baking spice flavors predominate. The tannins are soft and well managed, and the tight, lip-smacking finish featuring cinnamon spice and cherry is tantalizing. The wine needs a little time to shed some oak overlay, but otherwise is a real charmer. Score: 92-93. Reviewed March 12, 2016 ARTICLE »

2013 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.75, TA 0.52, $55. Single clone Dijon 115 from estate vineyard. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Extravagant aromas of cherry and earthy flora lead to a middleweight styled wine featuring juicy flavors of black cherry, blueberry and pomegranate. Lively and bright, with fine grain tannins and an uplifting finish replete with cherry liquor goodness. When tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the wine’s elegance was on full display and the wholesome marriage of fruit and savory notes was uplifting. Score: 92-93. Reviewed March 12, 2016 ARTICLE »

2013 Lenné Estate Karen’s Pommard Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.76, TA 0.57, RS <0.05, $55. Single clone Pommard from estate vineyard. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Deep perfume of crushed black cherries with an echo of sandalwood on the nose. The strong attack of mid weight dark cherry, cola and spice flavors grab on to and persist on the palate, carrying over to a glorious finish that treats the drinker with an interplay of cherry and spice goodness. When tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the nose was exuberant, and the flavor profile still charming, with a savory herbal note in the background. Score: 91-92. Reviewed March 12, 2016 ARTICLE »

2013 Lenné Estate Kill Hill Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.66, TA 0.56, RS <0.05, $55. Sourced from the most challenging part of the vineyard and composed of clones 667 and 114. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. The nose was lacking in fruit, offering a display of floral, vegetal and rusty iron aromas. A very earthy and mineral-infused wine with a riper fruit profile of purple and black berries and even raisins. Nicely balanced with a silky mouthfeel, but the ripeness didn’t appeal. When tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the wine had a vegetal undertone. Score: 88-89. Reviewed March 12, 2016 ARTICLE »

2012 Le Nez Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., $30. All five clones from the estate vineyard. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Aromas of cherry, herbs and balsam. Bright cherry and strawberry flavors with a hint of spice and mocha. Elegant, fresh and easy to drink, with some finishing fruit vibe. Score: 89. Reviewed June 6, 2014 ARTICLE »

2012 Lenné Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., $45. A barrel selection of the finest barrels from the best parts of the vineyard. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Pleasing aromas of dark cherry and black raspberry with a hint of hard red candy and spice. Mid weight flavors of black cherries with an accent of clove, dark chocolate and savory herbs. Nicely composed, with balanced tannin and acidity. Highly approachable now. Score: 93. Reviewed June 6, 2014 ARTICLE »

2012 Lenné Estate Eleanor’s 114 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., 100 cases, $55. Best barrels from clone 114 block. The wine is named after owner Steve Lutz’s mother. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. This wine has a cooked fruit character, something the 114 clone apparently offers in a ripe fruited vintage. Aromas of black cherry, crème de cassis and pomegranate lead to a mid weight palate of succulent black cherry, black currant, and blackberry fruit that tastes slightly burnt. That said, the wine is beautifully crafted with plenty of luscious fruit in this vintage to appeal to fruit hedonists. Score: 89. Reviewed July 13, 2015 ARTICLE »

2012 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., 150 cases, $55. The best barrels from the 115 block. Named after Steve Lutz’s mother-in-law Jill. · Moderately light reddish purple hue in the glass. The nose picks up intensity over time in the glass, revealing deep aromas of strawberries, cherries and spice with an earthy undertone. Similarly earthy on the palate with fresh, middleweight flavors of red fruits, herbs and subtle oak. The tannins are reigned in and the wine is easy to like. Score: 90. Reviewed June 6, 2014 ARTICLE »

2012 Lenné Estate Karen’s Pommard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., 150 cases, $55.The best barrels from the Pommard block. Named after Steve Lutz’s spouse, Karen. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Very complex nose offering an array of pleasurable aromas including black cherry, cola, mocha, spice, rose petal, and sweet oak. The discreetly concentrated core of perfectly ripened black cherries is complimented by a riff of cola and spice. The peacock finish is the most intense and lengthy of the 2012 Lenné wines. Score: 94. Reviewed June 6, 2014 ARTICLE »

2012 Lenné Estate Kill Hill 667 Yanhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., 100 cases $55. Best barrels from steepest and most stressed part of the vineyard. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Shy initially, opening up slowly over time in the glass to reveal aromas and flavors of dark red cherries and plum. Impressively sappy on the mid palate with remarkable intensity on the finish. Nicely balanced with fine-grain tannins and juicy acidity. Score: 92. Reviewed June 6, 2014 ARTICLE »

2012 Lenné Estate cinq élus Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., pH 3.72, 126 cases, $72. This wine is offered only in great vintages. The name, cinq élos means “five chosen.” A blend of the best barrels in the cellar from 5 separate clones planted in the vineyard (Pommard, 114, 115, 777 and 667). 100% de-stemmed, 5-day cold soak, inoculated yeast. Aged 11 months in 100% French oak barrels, 25% new. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Very sexy aromas of purple and black berries, exotic spices and vanilla bean. Mid weight plus in style and texturally superb with a satiny presence that only Pinot Noir can deliver. Delicious flavors of black plum, kirsch and blackberry that seem to come in waves over the palate. When tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the wine had really come alive with a striking nose offering penetrating scents of very ripe purple berries and spice, layers of dense fruit that saturate the palate, and an incredibly long finish. Steve Lutz is very proud of this wine and rightly so. Don’t hurry to drink this beauty (a Lolita). Score: 93-95. Reviewed July 13, 2015 ARTICLE »

2011 Le Nez Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Blanc

13.0% alc., 30 cases. In 2011, less ripe fruit was used to produce this wine and a rosé. Soft release (sold to wine club members and through tasting room). Aged in neutral oak, no MLF. · Pleasant aromas of fresh apple, tropical fruits and nuts. Bright and crisp on the palate with a good cut of acidity on the apple-driven finish. Picks up fruit intensity over time in the glass. Good. Reviewed September 12, 2012 ARTICLE »

2011 Lenné Estate Le Nez Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.73, 642 cases, $30. Released May 31, 2013. Harvested November 1, 2011. Aged in 21% new French oak barrels. Infant wine of Lenné Estate. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Very aromatic with hi-tone scents of black cherry, spice, and sandalwood. Middleweight flavors of cherry and red berry with a complimentary touch of oak. Forward and easy to drink with very supple tannins and a light finish. Score: 89. Reviewed December 18, 2013 ARTICLE »

2011 Lenné Estate Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir 13.5% alc., pH 3.70, 642 cases, $45. Released November 14, 2013. Harvested November 1, 2011. 30-acre vineyard on a steep south facing slope east of the town of Yamhill. Shallow soils, dense spacing and diverse clonal mix (Pommard, 115, 114, 777 and 667). Best barrels of each harvest. Aged in 40% new French oak barrels. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Lovely, fresh and vibrant aromas of cherry, red raspberry, cherry tart and Christmas spice opening nicely over time in the glass. Round and polished, elegant and restrained, featuring flavors of red berries and cherries and a hint of Moroccan spice and sous bois. Soft, but evident tannins, and nicely integrated acidity. The finish is highly satisfying offering a flourish of spicy cherry fruit. Extraordinary the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. A dancing Pinot that is a fabulous food magnet. Score: 94. Reviewed December 18, 2013 ARTICLE »

2011 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.50, 50 cases, $55. Released November 14, 2013. Harvested November 1, 2011. Aged in 25% new French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Demure aromas of wild berries and forest floor lead to mid weight flavors of black cherry and dark red berries wrapped in modest tannins. The finish offers an appealing carry-over of juicy cherry fruit. Solid, but not very giving, even the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Give this wine at least another year in bottle. Score: 89. Reviewed December 18, 2013 ARTICLE »

2011 Lenné Estate Karen’s Pommard Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.76, 75 cases, $55. Released November 14, 2013. Harvested November 1, 2011. Aged in 50% new French oak barrels. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Explosive aromas of Bing cherries, cherry syrup, cassis and espresso-laced oak. Grand mid palate intensity with a huge, bombastic finish. Dark cherries are featured with accents of dark chocolate, and oak-driven caramel and spice. Firm but not astringent tannins allow for drinking now, but this wine is clearly a few years away from prime time. Appealing the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, but still moody. Score: 93. Reviewed December 18, 2013 ARTICLE »

2011 Lenné Estate Kill Hill Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.67, 76 cases, $55. Released November 14, 2013. Primarily clone 667. Harvested October 26, 2011. Aged in 66% new French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish-purple hue in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, spiced plum, currant, raisin and nutty oak appear over time in the glass. Delicious core of black cherry and dark wild berry flavors with some underlying spice and a touch of oak. Ripest, fullest, and darkest fruited wine in the lineup with plenty of juicy sap. The tannins are nicely integrated and the finish is long and robust. Score: 92. Reviewed December 18, 2013 ARTICLE »

2010 Le Nez Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc.. Infant wine of Lenné. 100% estate fruit with same yields as Estate Pinot Noir. All five Pinot Noir clones planted at Lenné. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Wood-kissed cherry and strawberry aromas with a hint of spice, rose petal and vanilla. Very showy aromatics. Middleweight flavors of black cherries with a subtle herb and spice accompaniment, backed by ripe tannins, complimentary oak and offering a velvety mouth feel. A highly approachable wine that is not an afterthought. Very good (+). Reviewed May 11, 2012 ARTICLE »

2010 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton District Oregon Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 60 cases. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Brooding, darker cherries and berries on the nose offering more pleasure over time in the glass. Full-bodied and highly pleasurable flavors of black plum and black raspberry wrapped in firm tannins and underpinned with complimentary oak. Speaks more of the soil. I am not usually a fan of single Dijon clone Pinot Noir, but this wine is a head turner. Reviewed May 11, 2012 ARTICLE »

2010 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc.. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. More savory than fruity on the nose with aromas of underbrush, dried herbs, dark red fruits and a touch of oak. Mid weight flavors of ripe strawberry and black cherry. Very fresh and wouldn’t know the wine was seven years old if tasted blind. A little earthy with some oak underlay, displaying fine-grain tannins and commendable intensity and length on the finish. Drink now to 2025. Score: 93. Reviewed September 3, 2017 ARTICLE »

2010 Lenné Estate Karen’s Pommard Yamhill-Carlton District Oregon Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 60 cases. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Deep aromas of black cherries and black raspberries with a hint of oak-driven toast and java. A luscious core of dark red and black fruits is powerful and ripe, wrapped in balanced tannins and brought to life with bright acidity. A riff of exotic Middle Eastern spices really perks up the palate. A very ageworthy wine that needs to shed some oak, but offers a mesmerizing drinking experience even now. Reviewed May 11, 2012 ARTICLE »

2010 Lenné Estate Kill Hill Yamhill-Carlton District Oregon Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 36 cases. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Clean aromas of dark berry jam and wine cellar. Ripe, fuller bodied flavors of blackberries and black cherries with some fig leather. Intense and mouth coating with a richly fruited finish. Big boy tannins need time to soften. A distinctive expression of this vineyard that will benefit from decanting if drunk now. Very good (+). Reviewed May 11, 2012 ARTICLE »

2010 Lenné Estate Kill Hill Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc.. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Aromas of blackest fruits, fertile earth and a hint of volatile acidity. Densely packed with very ripe black fruit with added flavors of black tea and prune. Still sporting some tannins on the finish. Drink now to 2020. Score: 89. Reviewed September 3, 2017 ARTICLE »

2010 Lenné Estate Yamhill-Carlton District Oregon Pinot Noir

14.0% alc.. The best barrels from each harvest. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Enticing aromas of black cherries, darker berries, sassafras, sandalwood and coffee. Hits the palate with remarkable intensity, offering delicious, slightly sweet flavors of black cherries, black raspberries and ripe strawberries which persist on the long, dreamy, citrus-toned finish. Good structural bones and balancing acidity. 1 to 2 years from super stardom, although you can indulge yourself now. Reviewed May 11, 2012 ARTICLE »

2010 Lenné Estate Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc.. Best barrels from the 20-acre estate vineyard. Clones 115, 11, 777, 667 and · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Lovely perfume of black cherry, blackberry, baking spices and sandalwood. A burst of delicious black cherry greets the palate with background accents of purple grape, black raspberry, spice and earthy flora. The tannins have integrated and a hint of oak plies the background. Drinking at its peak now but will easily last through 2025. Score: 94. Reviewed September 3, 2017 ARTICLE »

2010 Lenné Estate Estate Yamhill-Carlton District Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., $45. Primarily Pommard and Dijon 115. · Enticing scent of fresh strawberries and chocolate-covered cherries. Elegant and soft on the palate, with medium weight flavors of well-spiced cherries and a hint of dark chocolate in the background. Picks up interest and intensity over time in the glass. Very good. Reviewed September 12, 2012 ARTICLE »

2010 Lenné Estate Eleanor’s 114 Yamhill-Carlton District Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 49 cases, $55. Named after Steve Lutz’s mother and represents the best barrels from Dijon 114 block. · Very expressive aromatics, drawing the drinker into the glass. Aromas of fresh cherries, spice, leather and toast. Good depth on the palate, with a charming elegance, offering flavors of brandied cherries, spice and sandalwood, supported by soft tannins, ending with a pleasing lift of acidity. Very good. Reviewed September 12, 2012 ARTICLE »

2010 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton District Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 125 cases, $55. Named after Steve Lutz’s mother-in-law. The best barrels from 115 block. · Shy aromas of black cherries, black raspberries, and dark chocolate. A cherry bombast on the palate, with a subtle backing of oak. Admirable finesse, yet enough structure to last. Gorgeous. Reviewed September 12, 2012 ARTICLE »

2010 Lenné Estate Karen’s Pommard Yamhill-Carlton District Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 125 cases, $55. The best barrels from the vineyard’s two Pommard blocks and is named after owner Steve Lutz’s wife, Karen. · The aromatics are stunning, with high brow aromas of cherries, mocha and sandalwood. Softly textured with supple tannins, yet offering a luscious fruit ensemble of cherries, black raspberries and currants accented by oak spice. Great. Reviewed September 12, 2012 ARTICLE »

2009 Lenné Estate Le Nez Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.8% alc., $30. Entirely estate fruit with same yields as Lenné Estate Pinot Noir. All five clones planted at Lenné. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromas of spiced dark red berries and cherries with a slight roasted character and a hint of old book. Discreetly concentrated core of dark red berries with underpinnings of anise and Asian 5-spice. Welcoming elegance, ending with a trace of heat. Good. Reviewed August 13, 2011 ARTICLE »

2009 Lenné Estate Yamhill-Carlton District Pinot Noir

14.8% alc., $45. A selection of best barrels and primarily clones 115 and Pommard. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Highly aromatic with notes of dark red cherries and raspberries, baking spices and sandalwood. Crisp and juicy flavors which mimic the aromas. Not the intensity of the 2008 vintage, but more approachable and currently very satisfying. Nicely crafted. Very Good (+). Reviewed August 13, 2011 ARTICLE »

2009 Lenné Estate Eleanor’s Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton District Pinot Noir

15.4% alc., 49 cases, $55. First bottling of 114 clone. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Enjoyable perfume of delicate red fruits. Red-fruited with hints of savory oak, spice and dark chocolate, with an appealing velvety mouth feel. Elegantly styled and easily approachable. Leaves a little heat in its wake on the finish. Good (+). Reviewed August 13, 2011 ARTICLE »

2009 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton District Pinot Noir

14.8% alc., 49 cases, $55. · Lightly colored in the glass. Subdued aromas of crushed red berries and baking spices. Elegantly crafted with charming flavors of dark red cherries and berries, sassafras and a slight candied, even cotton candy tone. Soft, supple tannins make for easy drinking. Very Good (-). Reviewed August 13, 2011 ARTICLE »

2009 Lenné Estate Kill Hill Yamhill-Carlton District Pinot Noir

15.4% alc., 49 cases, $55. From the most stressed portion of the vineyard with shallow, nutrient poor soil. Clone 667. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Subdued nose with reticent aromas of dark red fruits, mushrooms and wet earth. Well-endowed and noticeably rich with flavors of dark strawberries, dark raspberries, and a kick of citrus on the finish. Smoothly textured with firm but supple tannins. A ripe, big gulp of Pinot in a Caliesque style. Will have fans. Good (+). Reviewed August 13, 2011 ARTICLE »

2008 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton Oregon Pinot Noir

49 cases. · Moderately dark reddish purple color with a slight orange tone. Aromas of dried cherry, shoe leather and spice. The palate is alive with secondary characters of orange peel, herbs, and cigar box complimenting the luscious dark cherry core. The wine still has plenty of tannin for the long haul, but the tannin is not imposing at this stage. A delightful Pinot Noir with plenty of life ahead. Score: 92. Reviewed June 6, 2014 ARTICLE »

2008 Lenné Estate Pommard Clone Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Still brooding with a prodigious tannic core surrounding layers of bright Pinot fruit. Not as appealing as the 2007 wines at this stage, but this will be a profound wine in a few years. Reviewed August 17, 2009 ARTICLE »

2008 Lenné Estate Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc.. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Captivating aromas of black cherry pie, spice, rose petal and Prada leather coat. Deep and bold black cherry and boysenberry fruit flavors, but with good freshness. Substantial, but not imposing tannins persist. Long and memorable finish. Thoroughly enjoyable now, but probably better in 2 to 3 years, and should easily hold for another several years. Score: 93. Reviewed February 8, 2015 ARTICLE »

2008 Le Nez Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., $30. All clones in the vineyard but primarily 777. The “infant” wine of Lenné Estate that is the most accessible wine in the 2008 lineup. · Expressive aromas of black cherries, berries and herbal tea. Tasty core of cherry and berry fruit of moderate intensity with a lovely touch of spice. Soft and elegant with pillowy tannins. Can drink now but will be even better in a year. Very good (-). Reviewed August 24, 2010 ARTICLE »

2008 Lenné Estate Estate Yamhill-Carlton District Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., $45. A barrel selection of the finest barrels from the best parts of the vineyard. · Opens reluctantly, with shy aromas of red cherries and mint. Intense and dense cherry core with plenty of tannic backbone and eye popping length on the dry finish. Years away from prime time. Very good. Reviewed September 12, 2012 ARTICLE »

2008 Lenné Estate Yamhill-Carlton District Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 496 cases, $45. A selection of the best barrels of 115 and Pommard from the estate vineyard. Unfined and unfiltered. · Dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Spectacular nose offering fully ripe aromas of dark red strawberries, raspberries and cherries with a hint of warm brioche and forest floor. Lavishly appointed with rich and intense flavors of berries, red plums, sassafras, and cassis. Ripely sweet and round with a striking persistence on the finish. Everything is in tune and structurally sound for aging. Hard to resist now, but give this wine another 5 years, and open it with a special companion. Reviewed August 13, 2011 ARTICLE »

2008 Lenné Estate Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 496 cases, $45. The best barrels of clones 115 and Pommard. · A panoply of different red and black fruit aromas including cherries, strawberries, and red currants with an underpinning of smoky oak. Flat out delicious array of pristine fruit including black raspberries and cherries. Lovely accents of loamy earth and mocha. Highly persistent aromatic finish. A seamless wine that is pure class in the glass. Reviewed August 24, 2010 ARTICLE »

2008 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 49 cases, $55. This wine has been very popular with tasters. · Shy but pleasing scents of red berries, cherries, pine pitch, wildflowers and mocha. Soft and smooth on the palate with notes of raspberries, strawberries, edible flowers and mocha java. A feminine Pinot that seduces with elegance. Doesn’t make a big flavor impression now but will improve with more time in the cellar. Very good. Reviewed August 24, 2010 ARTICLE »

2008 Lenné Estate Karen’s Pommard Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 49 cases, $55. · The nose really grabs your attention with aromas of pie cherries, wild berries, wooded forest, oak and cut flowers. Vivid black cherry fruit which is soft and luscious on the palate, persisting on the amazingly lengthy finish leaving a refreshing impression from lively acidity. Still has tannin to shed and the big gulp of fruit is reticent and linear at this stage, but this is a very polished wine that will be spectacular down the line. Reviewed August 24, 2010 ARTICLE »

2008 Lenné Estate Sad Jack 777 Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 49 cases, $55. Clone 777 does best in cool sites and 2008 was a very cool vintage so this clone really shined and some was bottled separately. Named after the two winery dogs, Sadie and Jack. · Restrained aromas of berry jam, rhubarb and rose petals. Similar in flavor profile to the Le Nez with more dazzling cherry, pomegranate and anise notes. Juicy and delicious, but not particularly expressive now, showing plenty of sinewy ripe tannins that need to integrate. Very good (+). Reviewed August 24, 2010 ARTICLE »

2007 LeNez Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., $30. The “infant wine of Lenné Estate.” Contains each of the five clones of Pinot Noir grown on the Estate Vineyard. · Very appealing cherry, spice and herbs which expand with time in the glass. Mid-bodied raspberry, cherry and currant fruit flavors that are fresh and vibrant with fine-grain tannins. A touch of heat surfaces at the end. Upfront and enjoyable. Reviewed March 26, 2009 ARTICLE »

2007 LeNez Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., $30. Contains each of the five clones of Pinot Noir grown on the estate vineyard. · Charming and highly approachable red-fruited wine that is fresh and vibrant with supple tannins. Reviewed August 17, 2009 ARTICLE »

2007 Lenné Estate Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., $45. · Noticeably lighter in color than the 2006 version of this wine. A selection of the best barrels in the cellar. Lovely scents of cherries, spice, violets and spicy oak. Succulent dark stone fruits fan out nicely on the palate enhanced by notes of cola, Asian spice, savory herbs and forest floor. Silky textured and perfectly balanced. This wine shows more terroir than the LeNez bottling from the same vineyard. One of the best 2007 Pinot Noirs from Oregon I have tasted this year. Reviewed March 26, 2009 ARTICLE »

2007 Lenné Estate Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., $45. · Nicely scented nose featuring well-spiced cherries and violets. Mid-palate fruit intensity and tenacious persistence on the finish stand out in this lovely wine. Outstanding. Reviewed August 17, 2009 ARTICLE »

2007 Lenné Estate Karen’s Pommard Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 73 cases, $55. · The aromas recall an exotic perfume exhibiting wild dark red fruits and spring bouquet. The wine is powerfully flavored yet retains the delicacy and velvety texture that is so sensual in Pinot Noir. Multilayered flavors of red plums, ripe berries, currants, spice and a little earthiness. Perfect integration of t n‘ a. There is something magical about this vineyard. Reviewed May 7, 2009 ARTICLE »

2007 Lenné Estate Karen’s Pommard Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 73 cases, $55. · Darkly colored and flavored, sporting red plums, black cherries and an appealing earthiness. Ripe tannins indicate age ability. A dancing Pinot with a creamy, sexy quality. Reviewed August 17, 2009 ARTICLE »

2007 Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 49 cases, $68. The two best barrels in the cellar of 115 clone. · Dreamy aromatics that keep on coming over time in the glass. Berry, cherry, and currant scents echoed on the palate with added hints of cola, mocha and brown spice. The tannins are supple, the texture is silky and everything is working in harmony. Potent for a 2007 Oregon Pinot Noir. I am not usually a fan of single clone Pinot Noirs but this one is a complete wine. Reviewed August 17, 2009 ARTICLE »

2006 Lenné Estate Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.6% alc., $45 (sold out). · Very dark reddish-purple in color. Complex aromas of black raspberries, roasted plums, cedar and a feral note. Very ripe fruit flavors of dark berries and raisins which do not cross the line to prune. Hints of root beer and cola add appeal. Well-crafted and harmonious with a silky presence and vibrant acidity on the persistent finish. Reviewed March 26, 2009 ARTICLE »

2006 Lenné Estate Karen’s Pommard Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.6% alc., 49 cases, $68. Two barrels from the best block in the vineyard. · Brooding deep dark fruit jam with a hint of porto and oak on the heavy nose. Big-boned and rich with ultra ripe dark fruit flavors accented by root beer and cream soda. The tannins are toothsome predicting age ability. Similar to the Estate bottling but with all do respect to Karen, more cajones. Reviewed March 26, 2009 ARTICLE »