Biggio Hamina Pinot noir 07
Biggio Hamina's Willamette Valley Pinot noir 07 explodes in the mouth. Its light color is deceptive. This is a wine with a big presence -- fresh red raspberry fruit prevails, with hints of white pepper and earth. A silky mouth feel is appealing and a crisp finish makes the wine food friendly. Portland area restaurants are grabbing this wine for their "house pour".
Todd Hamina made his 2007 Willamette Valley Pinot noir with fruit from three vineyards - Momtazi, Ana, and Deux Vert. He also made single vineyard wines from each site.
Todd Hamina founded Biggio Hamina in September, 2007. The winery is a logical progression from a series of Oregon wine industry jobs, starting as a vineyard worker for Archery Summit in 1996. Working under the tutelage of Archery Summit winemakers Gary Andrus and Sam Tannahill, Todd learned while employed in several different positions. Todd left Archery Summit in 1999 to work with several wineries over the next few years, including Elk Cove, Patton Valley, Beaux Freres, and Chateau Benoit,
Todd Hamina was winemaker at Maysara Winery for the 2005 and 2006 harvests. He founded Biggio Hamina in time to make six wines from the 2007 harvest. The "Biggio" of the label is his wife Caroline's family name.
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Biggio Hamina owner and winemaker Todd Hamina has a distinctive style for all his wines. Todd describes his goals: "these will be foodie wines which retain zingy acidity, mesmerizing bouquets and lingering finishes. And, most importantly, will be true to both the varietal and vineyard; terroir driven wines of distinction". Todd commented in late 2007 on the "...Beautiful Pinot noir from three of the Willamette Valley's A.V.A.'s. We're really looking forward to the terroir-a-thon this vintage will present. It should be entertaining, interesting and, God willing, intellectually challenging". To sum up, Todd describes his winemaking style: "the goal is always wines with fine structure, lovely perfumed aromas, and viscous density coupled with staying power. They won't be shy, but at the same time should not hit you over the head with a club. The goal has always been to make subtle, supple and satisfying wines".
