TASTING NOTES & TECHNICAL INFORMATION ~ Lachini Vineyards wines currently available in the market (Next release, November 2008) ~
THE 2007 ESTATE PACK – LV Estate, ‘S’ & Cuvée Giselle Pinot Noirs ~ $130.00 (Limited - reduced price!)
THE 2006 ESTATE PACK – LV Estate, ‘S’ & Cuvée Giselle Pinot Noirs ~ $170.00 (SOLD OUT!)
Consists of 1 btl each of our 3 Estate Pinot Noirs - a delectable way to experience the uniqueness of each wine and our Estate vineyard blocks.
2006 Lachini Vineyards Cuvée Giselle Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon
A selection of the finest twelve barrels from our entire Estate and the 2006 consisted of 70% Dijon clones, 10% Wadenswil, 10% clone 828 and the balance from our Pommard blocks. This reserve bottling is a reflection of the independence and beauty of our daughter, Giselle and is a wine for the ages.
Wine type - 100% Pinot Noir, Estate Vineyard
Release date - May 12, 2008
Alcohol - 14.4%
pH - 3.65
Harvest began on September 24th and concluded on October 3rd, 2006
Comprised of 65% Dijon clones from our Estate Upper & Lower Middle Blocks, 12% Wädenswil + 10% clone 828 from our West Block with the balance of 13% from our East Block of Pommard clone.
Aged for 12 months in 100% French Oak barrels (60% new and 40% one-year old)
Total case production (12-bottle case equivalents) – 290
U.S. suggested retail bottle price - $65.00/750 ml
Winemaker: Laurent Montalieu
TASTING NOTES
Dark in color, the nose explodes with an opulent bouquet of wild blackberries, cola, truffle, and toasty oak which immediately fills the senses. Rich and concentrated, it is accentuated by layers of silky ripe cherries, pomegranate, cassis, crème brûlée and exotic spice notes – ultimately, opening up after 30-60 minutes of decanting to reveal additional notes of violets, smoked bacon and black cherries. The essence of the back palate and finish is a sweet, mouthcoating intensity that continues on and on with nicely integrated tannins. This is a wonderfully textured wine with great acid balance that should give this youthful Pinot Noir life for many years to come.
2006 Lachini Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Wine type - 100% Pinot Noir, Estate Vineyard
Release date - May 12, 2008
Alcohol - 14.3%
pH - 3.68
Harvest began on September 24th and concluded on October 3rd, 2006
34% Pommard clone, 36% Dijon clones 667, 777, 113-115, 18% clone 828 and 12% Wädenswil from our Estate’s East, Middle & West Blocks.
Aged for 12 months in 100% French Oak barrels (30% new and 70% one & two year old)
Total case production (12-bottle case equivalents) - 1540
U.S. suggested retail bottle price - $45.00/750 ml
Winemaker: Laurent Montalieu
TASTING NOTES
Intense and profound, the aromas are fragranced with gobs of sweet black cherries and blackberries, ultimately intermingling dusty and subtle forest floor nuances. The nose is rounded out with mocha, white pepper, briar and floral aromas. The Estate’s distinctive personality is marked by the concentrated dark fruits and structure making it the most backward of our 2006 Pinots. Yet it enjoyable now due to the ripe, bold flavors that reveal layers of nuances and freshness from the lovely, balanced acidity. This full-bodied Pinot will reward cellaring due to it’s dense tannins, yet opulence awaits those choosing to enjoy now. It resonates on the palate with a finish lasting 30+ seconds. 5% whole cluster fermentation. Age 3-10+ years.
2005 La Bestia, Lachini Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain, WA
Release Date – May 12, 2008
Alcohol – 14.9%
pH – 3.78%
Harvested from October 1st through 6thth, 2005
Klipsun Vineyard ~ 1984 Cabernet Sauvignon block (22nd leaf)
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aged for 24 months in new 50% new 50% one year old French oak barrels
Total production (12 bottle equivalents) - 120 cases
U.S. suggested retail bottle price - $45.00/750 ml
Winemaker: Laurent Montalieu
Our inaugural release of this heady Cabernet Sauvignon. We invite you to discover why we've named this wine ‘The Beast’. Arguably one of Washington’s top vineyards, we sourced fruit from Klipsun’s oldest block of Cabernet Sauvignon (planted in 1984). We waited patiently to pick and were among the last to do so. Our patience and good fortune was rewarded by yielding a massive, extracted, high-octane red that we aged in barrel for 24 months! Of note: Andrew Will had fashioned multiple wines from this block that received mid-90’s scores! Our rows are adjacent to those of Quilceda Creek!
TASTING NOTES
Final blending revealed concentrated fruit and sensational structure. Fresh acids and high tannins will reward patience while the lush, forward fruit provides near term pleasure. This is a broodingly dark and spectacularly rich wine that is tightly wound, offering concentration and layers of black fruits and cassis. Finishes with tremendous power and length that will reward cellaring. Age 3–15+ years.
2005 Il Mulinello, Lachini Vineyards Red Wine, Red Mountain, Washington
Release Date – May 12, 2008
Alcohol – 14.9%
pH – 3.74%
Harvested on October 6th and 8th, 2005
Klipsun Vineyard ~ 1984 Cabernet Sauvignon block & 1990 Merlot block. Blended with
Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot from Ciel du Cheval vineyard.
47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot.
Aged for 24 months in new 50% new 50% one year old French oak barrels
Total production (12 bottle equivalents) – 130 cases
U.S. suggested retail bottle price - $45.00/750 ml
Winemaker: Laurent Montalieu
Our inaugural release of a classic, Bordeaux-inspired red blend. We invite you to ‘Swirl’ and sip this remarkable wine. Arguably one of Washington’s top vineyards, we sourced fruit from Klipsun’s oldest block of Cabernet Sauvignon (planted in 1984) and from the Merlot block planted in 1990. Amongst the last to pick, our patience and good fortune was rewarded by yielding a massive, extracted, high-octane red that we aged in barrel for 24 months!
TASTING NOTES
Dense purple color, with a glorious perfume of carmelized blackberries, blueberries, spice aromas and a hint of saddle leather and toast. This is a massive, yet remarkably elegant Cab/Merlot-inspired wine with a great concentration of flavors and richness. Full-bodied and sensational structure, the fresh acids and ripe, fine grain tannins are nicely interwoven and will reward patience while the lush, forward fruit provides near term pleasure. The finish lasts 30+ seconds! Age 3–15+ years.
| The Wine Spectator rates the 2005 vintage in Washington 93 PTS, it’s highest vintage rating to date ~
“Ripe flavors, but not excessively heavy.” |
2006 Lachini Vineyards Pinot Noir ‘S’, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Release Date – November 1st, 2007
Alcohol – 14.5%
pH – 3.65
Harvest began on September 29th and concluded on October 3rd, 2006
50% Pommard clones + 50% Dijon clones from our East, Middle and West Blocks
Aged for 12 months in 100% French Oak barrels (50% new and 50% one-year old)
Total case production (12-bottle case equivalents) – 445
U.S. suggested retail bottle price - $45.00/750 ml
Winemaker: Peter Rosback
The ‘S’ or ‘la Sorella della famiglia (‘sister’ to our Family Estate Pinot Noir) is crafted by Peter Rosback of Sineann for Lachini Vineyards with 100% fruit from our Estate vineyard. To quote Peter, “This ‘S’ is rockin’ and is the best I’ve made since we began with the 2002 vintage, period.” The style is more lush and ‘fruit-forward’ than our ’06 Family Estate Pinot Noir as a result of being harvested between 1- 1.5 weeks later.
TASTING NOTES
The 2006 ‘S’ was harvested between one to one and a half weeks later than our 2006 Estate Pinot Noir. Our most full-throttled, fruit-forward Pinot to date; it is richly extracted and offers concentrated heady aromas of ripe black cherries and a touch of toasted oak. Deep saturated ruby color with well-focused layers of wild blackberries, dark cherries and brambleberries. Finishes lively, with jammy tones and spice over a long, savory finish of 40+ seconds!
2006 Lachini Vineyards Pinot Noir ‘Ana Vineyard’, Dundee Hills
Release Date – November 1st, 2007
Alcohol – 14.4%
pH – 3.56
Harvested on October 5th, 2006
100% own-rooted Pommard clones (27 years of age)
Aged for 12 months in 100% French Oak barrels (30% new and 70% one + two-year old)
Total case production (12-bottle case equivalents) – 247
U.S. suggested retail bottle price - $45.00/750 ml
Winemaker: Laurent Montalieu
From an exceptional site is an exquisite Pinot Noir from 28 year old Pommard clones. The Ana vineyard is located in the bowl off of Worden Hill Rd. in the Dundee Hills AVA where it lies adjacent to Arcus, Goldschmidt and Weber vineyards. It was purchased a few years ago by vineyard manager extraordinaire Andy Humphrey. This is the most feminine of our Pinot’s; it is at once delicate, yet entrances one to it’s finesse, elegance and complexity as a result of a mature and healthy vineyard, coupled with low yields (2.05 tons/acre) and years of experience with the site.
TASTING NOTES
Enters with a seductive, understated nose of Bing cherries, gorgeous white truffles and rose petals. Ruby color, it is a delicious, full-bodied Pinot noir with loads of sweet, bright fruit and subtle cinnamon flavors. Shows several layers, finishing with a touch of exotic spices followed by lovely soft palate underpinned by long, fine-grained tannins. It is already subtle and approachable, yet will benefit from cellaring 3-8 years.”
2007 Lachini Vineyards Pinot Gris, Oregon
A blend of eight vineyards from five AVA’s throughout Oregon. Stylistically, expresses a depth of fruit with a wonderful bouquet; while retaining acidity and varietal character. Vino-Lok™ closure.
Wine type - 100% Pinot Gris
Release date - May 12, 2008
Alcohol - 13.5%
pH - 3.41
Residual sugar - 0.18%
Harvested over 2 ½ weeks from mid Sept to Oct. 4, 2007.
Vineyards ~ Del Rio & Melrose (Rogue Valley) 30%, Tukwilla (Dundee Hills) 20%, Courting Hill (Banks) 20%, Elvenglade (Gaston) 15% and Sheppard Hill (McMinnville) 15%.
Aged for 7 months in 100% stainless steel tanks without malolactic fermentation. The grapes were cooled prior to processing. Whole cluster pressing took place in order to capture the essence and freshness of the fruit. Each lot was fermented separately. Select yeasts were chosen to complement and preserve the fruit components.
Total case production (12-bottle case equivalents) – 640
U.S. suggested retail bottle price – $20.00 per 750 ml
Winemaker: Laurent Montalieu
TASTING NOTES
Crisp and appealing it reveals aromas of pear, melon and citrus fruits with subtle floral nuances and flint. It is once again rich, seductive and full-bodied in style, with a velvety mouth feel of vivacious with creamy flavors intertwining perfectly with the lively acidity .Concludes with a texture of ephemeral qualities and a hint of minerality on the lingering and clean finish.
2006 Lachini Vineyards Pinot Port, Willamette Valley
Release Date – November 1st, 2007
Alcohol – 20%
Harvested on October 3rd, 2006
100% Pommard clone from our oldest block at our Estate vineyard
Aged for 12 months in a new French Oak barrel
Total case production (12-bottle case equivalents) – 49
U.S. suggested retail bottle price - $24.00/375 ml
Winemaker: Peter Rosback
Our first effort with a dessert wine; yet thankfully not Peter’s. We decided upon this sweet gem after agreeing if there ever was a high-sugar, optimal vintage for physiological ripeness, 2006 would certainly fit the bill. This dessert-style wine was crafted by using very ripe Pinot Noir and an artisan made eau-de-vie. It is wonderfully aromatic, very rich and smooth, truly a remarkable wine.
TASTING NOTES
Enters with a seductive, understated nose of Bing cherries and a hint of smoky tar. Ruby color, it is a delicious, medium-bodied wine with loads of sweet, candied bright fruit and subtle flavors. Finishes with a touch of exotic spices and modest tannins. This baby should lay down fine for 5-10 years+… if you can keep your honey’s hands off it! It begs for some blue cheese, nuts or a cigar!
