TASTING NOTES & TECHNICAL INFORMATION
~ New release, November 2006 ~
The 2005 Lachini Vineyard ‘S’ Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley or la Sorella della famiglia (‘sister’ to the Family Estate Pinot Noir) is once again made by Peter Rosback of Sineann for us with 100% Estate fruit from our Estate vineyard.
294 cases produced
Alcohol – 13.8% | pH – 3.65
Harvest began on October 6th and concluded on October 13, 2005
50% Pommard clones + 50% Dijon clones from East, Middle and West Blocks
Aged for 12 months in 100% French Oak barrels (50% new and 50% one-year old)
The 2005 ‘S’ was harvested between 1.5-2 weeks later than our 2005 Lachini Family Estate Pinot Noir. Lighter in color than the full-throttled, fruit-forward ’04, 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 spicy and jammy tones and a lengthy finish. It should benefit from short-term cellaring and age for 2-7 years.
The 2005 Lachini ‘Ana Vineyard’ Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills is an exceptional Pinot Noir from 27 year old Pommard clones in our 2-acre block on the Dundee Hills. It is the most approachable of our Pinot’s in its youth, yet offers finesse and complexity as a result of a mature and healthy vineyard, low yields (1.9 tons/acre), and years of experience with the site.
260 cases produced
Alcohol – 13.4% | pH – 3.60
Harvested on October 5th, 2005
100% own-rooted Pommard clones (27 years of age)
Aged for 12 months in 100% French Oak barrels (50% new and 50% one-year old)
Enters with bright fruit notes and a hint of foresty mushrooms in the nose. Ruby color, it is a delicious, full-bodied Pinot noir with loads of sweet Bing cherry fruit and subtle cinnamon flavors. Shows several layers, finishing with a hint of minerality 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.
~ Current wines in the market ~
The 2005 Lachini Vineyard Pinot Gris, Oregon is a blend from four vineyards and representing 3 AVA’s throughout Oregon resulting in a mélange of flavors. At last year’s Aspen Food & Wine Festival, the 2004 was recognized as one of the Top 10 New World White Wines among thousands!
133 cases produced
Alcohol – 13.6% | pH – 3.54
Blend from Del Rio, Quail Run, Croft and Guadalupe vineyards
Aged 9 months entirely in stainless tank.
Pale yellow in color, it reveals aromas of pear, apricot and citrus fruits with floral nuances and flint. Rich, super-ripe, medium to full-bodied in style, a velvety mouth feel is vivacious with creamy flavors intertwining perfectly with the lively acidity. Concludes with a texture of ephemeral qualities and a hint of minerality on the clean finish.
THE 2004 ESTATE PACK – LV Estate, ‘S’ & Cuvée Giselle Pinot Noirs ~ $150.00 
(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.
The 2004 LV Cuvée Giselle Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley is a selection of the finest four barrels of our entire production and in 2004 comprised entirely of Dijon clones from our Estate Upper & Lower Middle Blocks. This wine is essentially our ‘reserve’ Pinot Noir in the tradition of great assemblages from a single vineyard.
100 cases produced
Alcohol – 14.4% | pH – 3.79
Top 4 selected barrels of entire vintage ~ our ‘Reserve’
2004 consists entirely of Dijon clones from LV Upper & Lower Middle Blocks
Harvested September 16th, 2004
Aged for 12 months in 100% French Oak barrels (50% new and 50% one-year old)
Dare we say…as plush as a velvet pillow. Deeply fruited as a blackberry farm, yet expressive for violets and wonderful perfumed cassis and pomegranate. It’s deep, complex and polished giving way to supple tannins and lively acidity. Shows remarkable brilliance of dark plums and licorice flavors on the palate. The flavors are extraordinary in their richness, neither rough nor heavy. Should age and develop nicely for 10+ years.
The 2004 Lachini Family Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley is a blend from our three Estate blocks, each contributing unique expressions of their respective clones as well as subtle Willakenzie series soils differences. This is a wine for the discerning Pinot / Burgundy fan that will reward patience. We’ve come to learn that the Estate PN, styled in traditional Burgundy expression seeking ‘classic balance’, often comes around 1-2 years after bottling and we project it will be enjoyed most at 5-15 years. Can you say built for longevity, yet will compliment the most exquisite meal tomorrow – just ask some of the finest sommeliers in America! 100% Estate fruit from our vineyard on the footstep of the Chehalem Mountain range.
1140 cases produced
Alcohol – 14.3% | pH – 3.86
Harvested began on September 9th and concluded on September 21, 2004
50% Pommard clones + 50% Dijon clones from East, Middle and West Blocks
Aged for 12 months in 100% French Oak barrels (20% new and 80% one-year old)
Complex from the first sniff, where aromas of chocolate, cola and minerals meld with a hint of wild herbs, underbrush and packed ripe blackberries and black cherries. Full-bodied and deliciously supple now with fine and noble tannins bringing a silky roundness. It resonates on the palate and lasts on the finish. We suggest decanting for 30 minutes in it’s youth or cellaring for increased nuances.
’04 HARVEST NOTES
Harvest began approx. 2-3 weeks early in 2004 due to the warm year, lower natural yields, and dry late summer. Our crews began picking pass-thorough by 7am and ended by 11am under sunny skies, ranging from low temp of 70 degrees and mid-upper 70’s by mid morning.
All fruit was ripe, little, if any, sunburn, with brix ranging from 23.5 to 26.7.
Began harvest on 9/9 – ’02 & ’01 plantings (West Block & lower middle Block) 5.43 tons
9/16 – ’00 planting (upper middle – Dijon) 6.62 tons
9/21 – ’99 planting (East Block – Pommard) 9.42 tons
Total 21.593
9/28 – picked “S” Pinot Noir grapes which again will be made by Peter Rosback of Sineann (Dijon 115 & 114 from Middle Block, & Pommard from East Block) 5.33 tons
