Sineann Pinot noir Schindler 08
Sineann Pinot noir Schindler 08 - A darker profile than the others beginning with the nose and leading to the deep flavors of black berry and blueberry syrup, but finishing with great acidity to keep it fresh and balanced. There's a creme brulee note that begins in the aromas and reappears on the finish, with a dollop of Amarena cherry and earth. A gorgeously long finish that is accentuated by fine tannins.
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The Schindler Vineyard is in the Eloa Hills area of Oregon’s Willamette Valley and has just recently converted to Biodynamic practices, which are akin to going organic with a bit of witchcraft thrown in for good measure. There are 14 acres of Pinot noir and 6 acres of Chardonnay. The vines are now 14 years old and this is the third year that Sineann has received fruit from this vineyard. The first year Schindler fruit went into the Oregon blend. 2004 was the first single vineyard designate and really showed its stuff. This year, select fruit from the Schindler Vineyard was bottled privately for the French Laundry, so you know the vineyard has something special going on. Grape grower and practicing doctor Robert Schindler thinks Oregon Pinot noir is setting a new paradigm for the grape and can show Burgundy a thing or two about how this noble grape shines in New World cool climates.
