2007 TASTING NOTES
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.
Total case production (12-bottle case equivalents) – 640
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.
Winemaker: Laurent Montalieu
TASTING NOTESCrisp 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.
REVIEWS
The San Francisco Chronicle, October 13, 2006 – 2005 Lachini Pinot Gris awarded THREE & A HALF STARS and subsequently listed in the Top 100 Wines for 2006
The Wine Enthusiast, February 2007 – the ’05 showed “Excellent definition and pure pleasure in the mouth.” Paul Gregutt. 90 PTS! Aspen Food & Wine Festival, 2005 – Lachini ‘04 Pinot Gris recognized awarded Top 10 New World White Wines among thousands!
2007 Lachini Vineyards Pinot Noir ‘S’, Willamette Valley 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. It is perhaps the most “classical” of our ‘S’ Pinot Noir’s since the initial ‘S’ beginning in 2002. offers great structure, acidity and balance.
Total case production (12-bottle case equivalents) – 546
Release date - November 22, 2008
Alcohol – 13.6%
pH – 3.55
Harvest began on September 29th and concluded on October 14th, 2007
50% Pommard, 45% Dijon & 5% La Tache clones from our East, Middle and West Blocks
Aged for 12 months in 100% French Oak barrels (50% new and 50% one-year old)
Winemaker: Peter Rosback
TASTING NOTES
The 2007 ‘S’ was harvested between one to one and a half weeks later than our 2007 Estate Pinot Noir. Our most reserved, balanced ‘S’ Pinot to date. It is seductive and feminine in the restrained nose, yet offers a round mid-palate and somewhat lengthy finish. Heady aromas of ripe bing cherries and a touch of toasted oak are interwoven nicely with the generous acids and soft tannins. Finishes lively, with a bit more structure. The savory finish of 30+ seconds is quite delectable. Should age 5-15 years +
REVIEWS
Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 2008 – 2006 Lachini Vineyards ‘S’ Pinot Noir 88 POINTS
Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 2007 – 2005 Lachini Vineyards ‘S’ Pinot Noir 90 POINTS
Burghound, October 2006 – ’04 Lachini Pinot Noir ‘S’, Willamette Valley 90 POINTS
Wine Enthusiast, February 2007 – ’04 Lachini Pinot Noir ‘S’, Willamette Valley 90 POINTS Editors’ Choice
Wine Enthusiast, November 2005 – ’03 Lachini Pinot Noir ‘S’, Willamette Valley 91 POINTS Editors’ Choice
