PINOT NOIRS WORTH COVETING!
Distinctive, age-worthy wines revealing balance, depth and complexity. ~
2006 CASE PRODUCTION ~ 3700 total cases
VARIETALS PRODUCEDPinot Noir (Estate, ‘S’, Ana Vineyard, Cuvée Giselle),
Pinot Gris
Cabernet Sauvignon ~ La Bestia & red Bordeaux-styled blend ~ il Mulinello
Dessert-styled wine from Pinot Noir ~ riper vintages
Lachini Vineyards is commited to growing world class Pinot Noir. As such, in 1999, we began planting our Estate vineyard to 100% Pinot Noir. The Estate Vineyard has three distinct, separate blocks of tightly spaced vines (4.5' X 6' rows) to different clones of Pinot Noir. Our focus is the extraordinary quality our vineyard can achieve through meticulous vineyard management and the resulting extremely low crop levels that ensure intensity of aroma, flavor and texture that can only come from physiologically ripe fruit.
We believe it is essential to employ the most gentle of methods in the winemaking process and to handle the wine with the utmost care and attention. Such practices include hand-harvesting, sorting and use of gravity-flow processes. Other non-interventionist techniques, such as the use of native yeasts, whole cluster fermentations and minimal racking, insure the bottled wines express much of their natural greatness from their vineyard origins. The wines are stored in 100% French oak for 11-13 months with changing percentages of new oak to match the strength of the wines. To date, our philosophy has been to use no more than 25% new French oak for our Estate, Ana Vineyard and Cuvée Giselle Pinot Noirs; while the 'S' Pinot Noir typcially ages in 50% new.
Wines are sold through our online mailing list in March and October followed by May and December shipments. Lachini Vineyard wines can also be found exclusively in some of the country’s finest restaurants, exclusive clubs and resorts as well as a limited number of fine wine shops.
2006 VINTAGE - We released our Fall single vineyard wines in November and will mail our Spring newsletter and offering in March 2008. There are still a limited number of our 'S' and Ana Vineyard Pinot Noirs available in our online store as well as a few other wines such as dessert-styled wine from Pinot Noir, large format bottles (for the holidays) and our first Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines from Washington ('05 vintage).
The '06 Pinot Gris is SOLD OUT!
2006 Lachini Pinot Noir, Ana Vineyard, Dundee Hills 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.”2006 Lachini 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. 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 Pinot Port, Willamette Valley 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. Aged in 100% new French oak.
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!Pre-release
2005 Il Mulinello Red Wine, Klipsun Vineyard, Red Mountain, WA
From the 1984 Cabernet Sauvignon block & 1990 Merlot block. Blended with Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot from Ciel du Cheval vineyard. Cabernet Sauvignon 47%, Merlot 45%, Cabernet Franc 4% and Petit Verdot 4%. Aged for 24 months in new 50% new 50% one year old French oak barrels.
Our maiden vintage of a classic, Bordeaux-inspired red blend. We invite you to ‘Swirl’ and sip this remarkable wine from what may be heralded as one of Washington’s finest vintages. The Wine Spectator rates the vintage 93 PTS, it’s highest vintage rating to date for Washington ~ “Ripe flavors, but not excessively heavy.”
TASTING NOTES ~ Intense blackberry and spice aromas and flavors are woven throughout layers of ripe tannins resulting in a full bodied Cab/Merlot inspired wine with a great concentration of flavors and richness that carry across a lengthy finish.
2005 La Bestia Cabernet Sauvignon, Klipsun Vineyard, Red Mountain, WA
Klipsun Vineyard ~ 1984 Cabernet Sauvignon block (22nd leaf) This Beast is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and has been aged for 24 months in new 50% new 50% one year old French oak barrels
TASTING NOTES ~ Finishes with tremendous power and tannin that will reward cellaring.
2005 VINTAGE - nearly SOLD OUT! ('S', Ana Vineyard Pinot Noirs and Pinot Gris are sold out!) We have very limited quantities of '05 Estate and Cuvée Giselle Pinot Noirs.
2004 VINTAGE – SOLD OUT! (Estate, Cuvée Giselle, 'S' & Ana Vineyard Pinot Noirs, Pinot Gris)
2003 VINTAGE – SOLD OUT! (Estate and 'S' Pinot Noirs)
2002 VINTAGE – SOLD OUT! (Estate and ‘S’ Pinot Noirs)
2001 VINTAGE – SOLD OUT! (Inaugural vintage)
Though our wines are extremely limited in production, we feel it is important to make them available for many to experience and enjoy as an integral component to a wonderful meal. Thus, Lachini Vineyards wines can be found in over 38 markets amongst many of the top wine lists, resorts and wine shops throughout the United States as well as International countries (Canada ~ British Columbia & Onterio Japan & United Kingdom).
