Lundeen Pinot noir 09

Review:

Highly recommended by Avalon Wine.

Michael Lundeen manages Walnut City Wineworks, a cooperative of winemakers in downtown McMinnville. His own winery makes two labels - his value label, Lundeen, and his estate vineyard Genius Loci label. Michael was formerly winemaker at Ilahe.

To describe the Lundeen Pinot noir 09 - in a word, balance. Just when you think the fruit might be too intense, the needle comes back up to center. The spice, the minerality, the smooth tannins, the uplifting finish - Michael manages intensity and balance to make a terrific Pinot at a killer price. - Jean