Coeur de Terre Pinot noir McMinnville 09

A blend of fruit from younger vines with fruit from the older Renelle's block vines. This combination yields structure and balance. Earthy aromas with notes of toasty oak, pomegranate, dark cherries and cedar cigar box.

2008 Vintage Tasting Notes

Intense red color lures you in with signature Coeur de Terre earthy aromatics followed by notes of dark cherry, cola, pomegranate, and roses. Palette embraces one with a brilliant vibrancy and bright fruit that mirrors the dark tones found on the nose. The wine shows nice structure with finely grained tannins, round mouth feel and deep roasted coffee overtones on a very nice finish. - the winery

2007 Vintage Tasting Notes

This wine is a blend of the winery's de-classified estate fruit. A new lower price point for the winery, this represents excellent craftsmanship at a very fair price. A nice merger of Burgundian and Oregon styles, with smoke and mineral elements complementing fresh red fruit flavors.