'06 VINTAGE
2006 TASTING NOTES
2006 Lachini Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Wine type - 100% Pinot Noir, Estate VineyardRelease 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% La Tache (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)
U.S. suggested retail bottle price - $45.00/750 ml
$100.00/1.5L (magnum in wood box, only 60 produced!)
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.
REVIEWS
The Wine Spectator, Dec. 15, 2008 – ’06 Lachini Family Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 91 POINTS
Flavors of plum, cardamom, and cream hover delicately around a crisp, tight frame, lingering expressively on the open-textured finish against polished
tannins in this stylish, graceful Pinot Drink now through 2016. H.S.
The Wine Enthusiast, February 2009 – ’06 Lachini Family Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 91 POINTS
This is the heart and soul of Lachini; a sibling to the ‘S’ that shares similar fruit character, with a mix of strawberry, pomegranate, cherry and whiffs of smoke. Sharp and spicy, this is a nicely structured and focused effort that brings in nuances of gravel and earth. P.G.
Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 2008 – ’06 Lachini Family Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 90+ POINTS
Dark red. Smoky cherry, cassis, vanilla bean and candied licorice on the nose, with allspice and rooty sassafras adding complexity. Broad, fleshy red and dark berry compote flavors stain the palate and suck up the wine's tannins, which eventually creep out on the back end. Rich, weighty and alluring; appealing now but has the depth and structure to repay mid-term aging.
The Wine Advocate, 10/30/08 – ‘06 Lachini Vineyards Pinot Noir Lachini Family Estate Willamette Valley ($45) 90+ POINTS
Dark ruby-colored with an expressive nose of spice box, cherry, and black raspberry. With good structure for the vintage, the wine has good grip and depth, sweet fruit, and a fruit-filled finish. Give it 1-2 years and drink it from 2010-2016. Dr. Jay Miller
