Apolloni Pinot noir Estate 07

2006 Vintage Tasting Notes

Aromas of toasted vanilla and berries, with black cherry, dark fruit and a hint of chocolate on the palate. Produced exclusively from estate-grown fruit and aged in 1/3 new French oak barrels for depth and added complexity.

2003 Vintage Tasting Notes

From the winery: "Produced from fruit of both our Olivia and Filippo Vineyards and a higher level of new French oak than our 2002 Pinot Noir, our 2003 Pinot Noir is an exciting, full-bodied wine. The Filippo vineyard is Westerly facing and produces larger, more intense flavors. Dark fruit tones and our characteristic black cherry finish make this a delightful wine."

2002 Vintage Tasting Notes

The color of the wine is a beautiful dark garnet with aromas of dark cherry, raspberry and a touch of licorice. Light fine grape skin tannins in the mouth carry flavors of black cherry and herbal notes. This is an excellent example of the stellar 2002 vintage in Oregon. This wine exhibits a deft touch at winemaking from someone who understands elegance and femininity of the grape.

This delicious wine is produced exclusively from estate-grown fruit, primarily from their Filippo Vineyard. The vineyard is located on south facing hillsides ranging from 350' to 500' of elevation and produces grapes with intense and complex flavors. The 2002 shows beautiful dark fruit yet remains polished, refined and supple. This is a winery to keep your eye on.

The Apolloni Pinot Noir will pair well with everything from salmon to game birds to light meats such as veal or pork kebabs would also be good with this Pinot Noir. We've paired this wine with two duck recipes. The dark cherry fruit and good acid balance make the 2002 Apolloni Pinot Noir a great match with duck in that the crisp acidity of the wine cuts through the fat inherent in the duck and the fruit flavors will go with the richness of a smoked duck or that of an Asian spiced duck as well. -M.S.