2017 Lachini Pinot Noir
91 pts - James Suckling
The Lachini Vineyard is just down the hill on Calkins lane. It exhibits intense dark black cherry, white pepper and chunky tannins. This wine has power and elegance, making it a great wine for food pairing. 15% whole cluster, aged 10 months in 25% new French oak.
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Appellation | Chehalem Mountains AVA |
| Vineyard | Lachini Vineyard |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
LACHINI VINEYARDS / Chehalem Mountains AVA
Ron and Marianne Lachini
From the amazing site on Calkins lane, we get a block of Pommard and 115. Ron and his crew farm this site using holistic Biodynamic treatments. Lachini vineyard is a warm site planted on sedimentary soils that are quick- draining. The wines from this site show lots of spice and earth with old world character. We love fruit from this road having first bought property here in 1998. Ron and Marianne continue to be good friends and we are anticipating a single vineyard bottling from this vineyard.
