Willakenzie Pinot Noir Triple Black 2010

Review:

The 2010 Pinot Noir Triple Black Slopes is ruby in color, slightly lighter than Terres Basses. It reveals a breathtaking perfume of forest floor, leather, smoke, earth, black cherry, and blackberry that leaps from the glass. On the palate, it is opulent and super-concentrated with a serious grip and a satin texture that glides to an elegant close. Flavors of black cherry, blackberry, smoke and sweet spice follow the nose revealing nicely integrated tannins and a refined structure. This wine should age well for 10+ years, and should be cellared for 1 to 2 years from release. - the winery

2008 Vintage Tasting Notes

2008 Wine Spectator - 92 points - Fresh and zesty, brimming with black cherry, floral and mineral flavors, persisting impressively on the deftly balanced finish. Drink now through 2018. - H.S.

2008 Tanzer - 92 points - Full ruby with a bright rim. Bright scents of black raspberry, cherry, rose and spicecake, with a hint of vanilla. At once dense and lively, offering zesty red and dark berry and cherry-cola flavors that pick up weight and sweetness with air. Fine-grained tannins build on the long, oak-spiced finish, which features notes of candied cherry, flowers and licorice. - Josh Raynolds