Lange Pinot Noir Estate Dundee Hills 08

Review:

Previous vintage tasting notes: The Lange Dundee Hills Estate Pinot noir 06 is a deep shade of garnet black, which previews the intensity of this silky , full bodied wine. The nose displays hints of red currant , crushed raspberry , black plum and sage while the palate is a masterful integration of slate and smoke surrounding a core of lush black cherry. - the winery

New Vintage Tasting Notes

This single-vineyard wine showcases the Lange Estate Vineyard in the Dundee Hills AVA of Oregon. Native, mineral-rich Jory soil is one of many essential elements that comprise the ideal growing conditions for Pinot noir in this unique region.

The 2008 vintage produced wines with lush, juicy fruits, structured elegance, and balanced tannins. A glistening shade of garnet previews the intensity of this medium-bodied wine. The nose displays hints of sun-ripened raspberry, dark cherry, black tea, coffee, and bramble, while the smooth, substantial palate shows cherry jam, marionberry, orange pomander, and the characteristic slate component indicative of Jory soils.

With a long, lingering finish, this attention-grabbing Pinot noir represents the best of what Lange has to offer.