For the second straight vintage, Bryan Weil uses 38-acre Fennwood Vineyard from the Yamhill-Carlton to earn our top rating. These vines were less than a decade old at harvest, and the site's early promise attracted the attention of storied vintner Lynn Penner-Ash. Last summer, ownership of Hampton Lumber purchased it and turned over the farming to the good hands at Results … [Read more...] about Alexana Winery 2016 Fennwood Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton $65
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Alexana Winery 2016 Zena Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills $65
This stunning Salmon-Safe vineyard, purchased by Jackson Family Wines in 2013 and downwind of the Van Duzer Corridor, typically leads to Pinot Noir that earned our top rating. Bryan Weil extends that tradition for Alexana Winery in the Dundee Hills. Aromas of black cherry, Marionberry, dried herbs and bittersweet chocolate are realized on the palate, which brings depth inside … [Read more...] about Alexana Winery 2016 Zena Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills $65
Alexana Winery 2016 Revana Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, $49
Texas cardiologist Madaiah Revana's pursuit of Pinot Noir continues to flourish and mature in Oregon's Dundee Hills, and his flagship Pinot Noir represents an overview his 46 acres in vineyard. So this spans 18 soil types and 10 clones, which include the historical Coury clone and La Tâche, the latter with a heritage tied to the Grand Cru vineyard in Cote de Nuits. Alexana … [Read more...] about Alexana Winery 2016 Revana Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, $49