Tendril Pinot noir 09

Review:

Tony Rynders, winemaker at Domaine Serene for ten years, created their highly rated signature style. Now on his own, he is consulting winemaker at some of Oregon's hottest new wineries. The 2009 has aromas of chocolate covered cherry and cinnamon. The flavors include raspberry along with the cherries and chocolate. The finish is soft and lingering.

2008 Vintage Tasting Notes

Tendril is special - it is Tony's personal winery. This exceptionally good 2008 Pinot noir - his first vintage - incorporates his personal vision with his famous Domaine Serene style.

The experience starts with a nose of spicebox, blackberry, and black currant. Add flavors of deep, dark, sweet berries, black currant, and creamy, rich, silky tannins. It finishes long, showing a touch of blackberry leaf, minerals and sumptuous, refined sweetness. It's a wine for cellaring, enjoyable now but promising at least five years of continued development.