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2012 Pinot Gris 750ml

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:47:00 GMT

2012 Pinot Gris 750ml
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2011 Pinot Meunier

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:36:00 GMT

2011 Pinot Meunier
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TASTING NOTES
Gorgeous dark garnet in color with purple tones. Lush red fruitflavors of cranberry and raspberry on the nose with a dusting ofwhite pepper and red currant. The palate follows the nose withwell-integrated, soft, round tannins and a bright, refreshingfinish that leaves the red fruit flavor lingering. Drink now or agefor 5-7 years.

VINTAGE
The spring of 2011 waswet and cool, which resulted in a very late bud-break on May 5thand a subsequent late bloom on July 4th. The fruit set was veryfast due to a warm spell and completed in mid-July with an abundantnumber of clusters and minimum shattering of berries. We dropped asignificant amount of fruit to adjust the crop to our targetyields. The summer continued on to be cooler than normal (thecoolest of the past 30 years) and veraison did not complete untilmid-September, which is extremely late. Temperatures remained belownormal for the rest of the season, so we pulled all the leaves inthe fruit zone to minimize the risk of disease and maximize sunexposure. We started harvest on October 25th in Terres Bassesvineyard and finished on November 22nd, the latest in our 18-yearhistory, but we did it before Thanksgiving! Like in other coolyears, our strategy has been to let the fruit hang as long aspossible to ripen the tannins and to use our cold storage facilityto further refine them. Our 2011 wines show great color,concentration, refined tannins and lower alcohol levels hoveringaround 13.5% alc. The 2011 wines have all the hallmarks of a verybalanced, elegant and age-worthy vintage.

VINEYARDS

WillaKenzie Estate has eighteen acres of Pinot Gris, planted in1992, 1993, and 1995. The vines areplanted at 1200 vines/acre,running north to south, to allow for maximum sun exposure. All thevineyards are planted on Willakenzie soil, known for itsexcellentdrainage. The clones used are Pinot Gris clones from the Alsaceregion of France, grafted onto phylloxera-resistant rootstocks andtrained into an upright, double guyot trellising system.

Alcohol: 13.5 -- Brix: 22.5º -- pH: 3.6 -- TA: 5.6

WINEMAKING
We used our state ofthe art, gravity-flow winery to achieve a fully extracted andcomplex 2010 Pinot Meunier. During this process, no whole clusterswere used and the grapes were 100% destemmed. A cool macerationpreceded the fermentation for a total of 20 days of skin contactwith daily punch downs by ‘Bigfoot,’ our mechanical punchdowndevice. After pressing, the wine settled for a few days in tank andwas then moved by gravity directly into barrels where it underwentMalolactic fermentation during the next 7 months. The wine spent atotal of 10 months in French oak barrels (20% new) from a selectionof coopers. The 2010 Pinot Meunier was bottled entirely underscrewcap closures.

Alcohol: 13.5% -- pH: 3.6 -- TA: 5.4

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2010 Chardonnay Clos Marco - 12pk

Wed, 1 May 2013 10:10:00 GMT

2010 Chardonnay Clos Marco - 12pk
Buy Now: ~~$336.00~~ $268.80

10%of sales from the WillaKenzie Estate Clos Marco Chardonnay will bedonated to the Oregon Humane Society in memory of our late bestfriend Marco.

Also, use referral code 'OHS' when youjoin the WillaKenzie Estate Cellar Club and we will donate $10 tothe Oregon Humane Society!

TASTINGNOTES

Colored flax yellow, this 2010 Chardonnay closely resembles atraditional French Chablis. Its nose of fresh sugar cane, peartatin, honeysuckle, and just a hint of wet stone is very aromaticand inviting. A juicy citrus entry rounds into pineapple, Asianpear, green coconut and soft minerals, finishing with a slightlysteely, halva note. Drink now or age for 5-7 years. Serve slightlychilled. Try with a rabbit and mushroom mousseline, truffle fries,or a fresh spinach and chevre salad.

VINTAGE

The 2010 vintage caused much anxiety in Oregon although itfeatured a relatively warm winter, especially February. Spring,however, was cold and wet, with May and June temperatures 8-10degrees below average on most days. Budbreak occurred in the thirdweek of April, but very little growth took place in the followingweeks. Veraison was one of the latest on record, beginning at theend of August and completing in mid-September. The vintage wassaved by a sunny and fairly dry October, contributing to goodphenolic maturity, albeit at a lower than usual Brix level. Harveststarted on October 19 with Terres Basses and finished on November 1just before the rainy season. These wines are balanced with a lowerlevel of alcohol, typically around 13.8, and they exhibit anexcellent fruit profile.

VINEYARDS

Several acres of Chardonnay were planted in 1995 to Dijon Clones76 and 96. These clones ripen early and produce grapes thatconsistently make a fuller, richer wine. For many years Bernardmade this Chablis-style wine for his personal cellar but in honorof Marco, the wine’s namesake, he released it to the public. Thename Clos Marco was selected to honor the late, beloved DobermanPinscher, who used to roam the vineyards with Bernard.

Yield: 3.9 tons/acre -- Brix: 22.1º -- pH: 3.2 -- TA: 8.5

WINEMAKING

We timed our harvest based on taste and physiological maturity.Our goal is to let the vines fully express the fruit qualities thatare characteristic of the varietal. We make our Chardonnay in theChablis style to

emphasize fruit, minerality and crisp acidity. The grapes arepressed whole clusters, and after cold

settling of the juice, inoculated with yeast chosen to enhancethe fruit’s aromatics. We fermented in

stainless steel containers slowly and at low

temperatures to optimize the freshness and subtlety of thefruit.

Alcohol: 13.5 % -- Residual Sugar: 0.2% --

pH: 3.25 -- TA: 7.9

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2010 Pinot Noir Aliette

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 17:47:00 GMT

2010 Pinot Noir Aliette
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TASTING NOTES
The 2010 Pinot Noir Aliette is ruby/garnet in color with anexceptional bouquet of dried violets, lavender, strawberry andhints of cedar. Balanced, supple and very expressive on the palate,it manages to be light and graceful yet powerful at the same time.Red currant, black cherry, raspberry, tea leaves and earth givethis medium-bodied wine layers of complexity that linger on thepalate for well over a minute. This well-rounded wine will agegracefully for 8 to 10 years, and should be cellared for 1 to 2years from release. If opening sooner, decant at least one hourbefore serving. We recommend pairing this feminine wine with aPacific Northwest grilled salmon in a creamy dill sauce or aclassic herb-crusted roast chicken.

See reviews from previous vintages: http://www.willakenzie.com/aliette-reviews/

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2010 Pinot Noir Emery

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 17:43:00 GMT

2010 Pinot Noir Emery
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TASTING NOTES

Brick red color with hints of candied violets, allspice and earthon the nose. This wine is rich, full-bodied and balanced with ampleamounts of dark fruit and spice. The round mouthfeel is enlivenedby juicy acidity and firmly structured tannins. Intense black fruitand spice linger on the finish, leaving you wanting more. The 2010Emery will age well for 5-8 years, we recommend decanting at leastan hour prior to serving if opened within 1-2 years. Pair withstrongly flavored foods such as grilled game meats or barbecuedsteak or lamb

See reviews from previous vintages: http://www.willakenzie.com/emery-reviews/

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2010 Pinot Noir Jory Hills Vineyard

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 17:43:00 GMT

2010 Pinot Noir Jory Hills Vineyard
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TASTING NOTES
Clear ruby in color, the 2010 Pinot Noir Jory Hills proffers astriking bouquet of marion berries, dried fig, star anise, cinnamonstick and a touch of sweet vanilla. Velvet textured andmedium-bodied with intense stratas of flavor that follow the nose.Good tension, concentration and refined tannins make this wine veryenjoyable all the way to its mineral and white pepper finish. Thisbalanced wine will age gracefully for 7 to 9 years, and should becellared for 1 to 2 years from release. If opening sooner, decantat least one hour before serving. We recommend pairing the 2010Jory Hills with roast pheasant.

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2010 Pinot Noir Terres Basses

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 17:43:00 GMT

2010 Pinot Noir Terres Basses
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TASTING NOTES
Dark ruby in color, the 2010 Pinot Noir Terres Basses shows offhandsome aromas of chocolate, tanned leather, stewed plums, cassisand cigar box. Extremely well-balanced and structured, the bodysports exceptional volume and concentration from beginning to end.A persistent and gratifying finish of black licorice, blackberryand earth complete this outstanding 2010 effort. One of the best ofthe vintage, this wine should age well for 10+ years, and should becellared for 1 to 2 years from release. If opening sooner, decantat least one hour before serving. We recommend pairing with adelicious duck breast with hoisin prune sauce or marinated peppersteak.

See reviews from previous vintages: http://www.willakenzie.com/terres-basses-reviews/

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2010 Pinot Noir Triple Black Slopes

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 17:43:00 GMT

2010 Pinot Noir Triple Black Slopes
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TASTING NOTES
The 2010 Pinot Noir Triple Black Slopes is ruby in color, slightlylighter than Terres Basses. It reveals a breathtaking perfume offorest floor, leather, smoke, earth, black cherry, and blackberrythat leaps from the glass. On the palate, it is opulent andsuper-concentrated with a serious grip and a satin texture thatglides to an elegant close. Flavors of black cherry, blackberry,smoke and sweet spice follow the nose revealing nicely integratedtannins and a refined structure. This wine should age well for 10+years, and should be cellared for 1 to 2 years from release. Ifopening sooner, decant at least one hour before serving. Werecommend pairing with hearty French dishes such as Coq au Vin orBeef Bourguignon.

See reviews from previous vintages: http://www.willakenzie.com/triple-black-slopes-reviews/

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Pierre Leon Magnum (1.5L)

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:35:00 GMT

Pierre Leon Magnum (1.5L)
Buy Now: $140.00

2007 Pinot Noir Pierre Leon Magnum
$140 Retail
$112 Cellar Club (20% off)

2008 Pinot Noir Pierre Leon Magnum
$145 Retail
$116 Cellar Club (20% off)

2009 Pinot Noir Pierre Leon Magnum
$125 Retail
$100 Cellar Club (20% off)

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Aliette Magnum (1.5L)

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:29:00 GMT

Aliette Magnum (1.5L)
Buy Now: $140.00

2007 Pinot Noir Aliette Magnum
$140 Retail
$98 Cellar Club (30% off)

2008 Pinot Noir Aliette Magnum
$145 Retail
$101.50 Cellar Club (30% off)

2009 Pinot Noir Aliette Magnum
$125 Retail
$87.50 Cellar Club (30% off)

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