Aubin Cellars Verve Pinot noir Momtazi Vyd 08

Review:

Strong flavors of red fruit, layers of fresh raspberry and candied red cherry, and hints of pomegranate. The bright acidity and firm tannins make it very attractive now as well as a wine to cellar for several years.

2007 Vintage Tasting Notes

"13.5% alc.,150 cases, $33. Yields 2.2 tons per acre average. Pommard and 777. Biodynamic farming. 100% de-stemmed but not crushed. Fermented in one Rousseau 2-ton French oak open top fermenter. Manual punch downs. Minimal cold soak and average cuvaison of 12 days. Aged 18 months in 40% new French oak from Tonnellierie Rousseau. Bottled unfined and aged an additional 5 months in bottle. · On the nose there are darker-toned fruits with notes of pepper and forest floor. Tasty core of dark berry fruit elegantly presented with supple tannins. More body than the Stoller bottling and more persistence on the finish. A feminine wine that delivers a good dose of charm. Very good." - Rusty Gaffney, Pinotfile

Remarkably ripe and fleshy for the cool 2007 vintage in Oregon, our Momtazi Vineyard Pinot Noir combines macerated cherry flavors with complex notes of dried roses, gingerbread, toffee, and hints of clean loamy earth. The nicely rich palate and slightly firm tannins provide attractive intensity now and promise excellent future pleasure as well. It will match wonderfully with pork and richer preparations of chicken and salmon. - the winery

Appellation: McMinnville AVA Yield: 2.2 tons per acre average Clone: Pommard and 777 Nekia and Yamhill series Biodynamic and sustainable farming