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Toluca Lane

$31.95 Regular

$28.75
in any 12 bottle order or Build a Case

Review:

Fantastic value in a "bigger" style Oregon Pinot. Silky blackberry, black currant, bright red cherry and a sweet violet note that pops towards the end. Deep, lingering vanilla spice, caramel, and cocoa round out the lush black fruit finish.

2008 Vintage Tasting Notes

Sitting down to taste the 08 Toluca, we were unusually captivated by the dark fuschia color in the glass. Turns out you can judge this book by its cover! Opened Tuesday, This was still fresh Thursday afternoon. Only 191 cases made. - Marcus

The 2008 Toluca Pinot’s alluring perfume is filled with black currants, chocolate, soft caramel, white pepper, maybe some allspice and a hint of honeysuckle. The mid-palate evolves into dark currants and cherries, vanilla and caramel flavors with a smooth, silky texture. The aftertaste is vibrant on the palate with concentrated black, ripe fruit, a touch of allspice adding to it’s lingering finish with a splash of vanilla and tobacco. A few minutes later, the dark fruit re-emerges. Eventhough, the ‘08 is low in alcohol like our ‘07, there is good acidity offering backbone and balance to the fruit.

This wine is made solely from our estate fruit. The vines are 10 and 12 years old. We produced 8 barrels that rested in 37% new French oak for 11 months. As always, we do not fine or filter our wines. Our production of 2008 Toluca Lane Pinot Noir was just 191 cases. - the winery

2007 Vintage Tasting Notes

Toluca Lane 07 is beautiful Pinot. Succulent aromas of cherries, roses, raspberry patch, lavender and soft toast captivate your sniffer. Ripe, round, and silky flavors red cherry flavors play with nuances of cherry candy, vanilla, and dark berries. A great balance of fruit, earth, and oak makes this the best wine yet from Toluca Lane. Highly recommended - an April 2009 Reserve Pinot Noir Club selection.