The 2008 Pinot Noir Kiana spent 14 months in 40% new French oak. Aromas of cedar, game, clove, black cherry, and blueberry lead to a smooth-textured, structured, savory wine that, like its siblings, will benefit from another 2-3 years of cellaring.
Willakenzie Estate believes in giving their Pinot Noirs an extra year of bottle age prior to release so their current vintage is 2008. The winery has added a new young vines cuvee to their portfolio, a Jory Hills Vineyard bottling from a site near Archery Summit’s Arcus Vineyard.
Tel. (503) 662-5026; www.willakenzie.com