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2008 Scott Paul Cellars Pinot Noir La Paulee
| Vineyard: | Scott Paul Cellars |
| Price: | $32.00 |
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| Varietal: | Pinot Noir |
| Style: | Red |
| Region: | United States > Oregon > Willamette Valley |
| Other Vintages: | 2007 2005 2003 2002 1999 |
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
As always, all fermentations were natural, with no cultured yeasts or additions of any kind. The wine was raised for 10 months in French Oak – 20% new - and was bottled un-fined and un-filtered at 13.1% alcohol in August 2009.
Expert Reviews
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BackgroundThe 2008 version brings together fruit from three different vineyards in three different sub-appellations, and together the combination displays the full spectrum of what Pinot Noir in the Willamette Valley can be. Maresh Vineyard – One of Oregon’s oldest, planted in 1970. We farm 7.29 acres of own-rooted Pommard clone at the top of the Dundee Hills. Biodynamic Ribbon Ridge Vineyard – A mix of Pommard and Dijon 777 clones from our 4 acres here in the Ribbon Ridge AVA. Organic Momtazi Vineyard – The jewel of the McMinnville AVA, a mix of Dijon clones from this meticulously farmed vineyard in the foothills of the Coast Range. Biodynamic
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DescriptionThe 2008 vintage has earned its reputation as perhaps Oregon’s finest ever – the fruit was perfectly ripe and healthy, and the overall balance is clearly the best we’ve ever seen. A swirling mix of juicy red and black fruits, all in lovely harmony and coming together with a bright lift of flavor on the silky and elegant finish.
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