Andrew Rich Pinot noir 06
winery: Andrew Rich
Andrew Rich Pinot noir 06 Tanzer 90 points "Vivid red. A powerfully scented bouquet evokes wild strawberry, raspberry, incense and fresh flowers. Light in body but deep in sweet red and dark berry flavor, with a refreshingly bitter cherry skin quality adding grip. Finishes with a strong echo of cherry and very good clinging persistence."
2006 Andrew Rich Wines Pinot Noir received 90 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2006 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley is medium ruby-colored with an expressive nose of smoke, spice box, cherry, and raspberry. On the palate it has layers of sweet fruit, a bit of structure, good depth, and a friendly disposition. Drink this tasty effort over the next four years."
Big and rich with earth and deep bing cherry notes on the nose and palette. Fruit begins light and then builds on the mid palette and finishes with a big earthy punch. Well balanced with a slight rosemary and savory element. Tannins are well integrated. Pair with food like beef and roasted tomato kebabs.- Avalon tasting notes
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Andrew on the 2005 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley: "I would rank the 2005 vintage right up there with 1999 and 2002 as among my best to date. Cooler weather along with some showers at harvest gave us balanced, elegant wines with sane alcohols (13.5 on average) and good acidity. There is a marvelous purity of fruit, both in the nose and on the palate, and just enough new oak to frame the wine without overwhelming it. Bottled at the beginning of February 2007, the Pinot is still a tad reserved. It will benefit from a further 6 months in bottle and should age well in a cool cellar for 5 to 7 years." Prior vintage notes
