The Hedonistic Taster | Lenné Estate 2014 Jill’s 115 Pinot Noir

Wine should not be regarded simply as a beverage, but as an art of living, a pleasure.” – Henri Jayer

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Today’s Tasting:

Lenné Estate | 2014 Jill’s 115 Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley

Lenné Estate wines equal many Burgundy wines in their structure, finesse, and intentionality. Lenné Estate’s 2014 Jill’s 115 Pinot Noir is one such wine.

You can find out more about the story behind Lenné Estate’s hard-fought road to success here in my article about owners Steve and Karen Lutz in Oregon Wine Press.

Wine: Lenné Estate Jill’s 115 Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton

Vintage: 2014

Alcohol: 14.25%

Suggested Retail: $55.00

Specs

Note: Only 1200 bottles made.

TASTING NOTES:

Robe: Deep ruby robe.

Nose: Toasted hazelnut, mocha, red fruit nose.

Palate: An enticing millefeuille of supple tannins, balanced acids, lustrous Modelo cherry and dark chocolate bouche, and a lingering, nuanced finish.

Suggested Pairings: Duck, pork, or venison and someone you care to spend a good long evening with jawing away by the fire. You’ll need some time to unfold all the layers in this wine.

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Link here for my previous Lenné Estate tasting notes.

You can find out more about the story behind Lenné Estate’s hard-fought road to success here in my article about owners Steve and Karen Lutz in Oregon Wine Press.

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