Lenné is a relative newcomer to the market. Grown on a steep hillside in the Yamhill-Carlton District, the first vines were planted in 2001. Lenné makes small quantities of several cuvées of Pinot Noir. The 2012 Estate Pinot Noir reflects the ripeness of that harvest. The bouquet reveals blackberry, black cherry and raspberry fruits underlain by lilac, vanilla, cocoa and baking spice nuances. On the palate, the wine shows layers of blackberry, ripe cherry and strawberry fruits interwoven with nuances of vanilla, cocoa, smoke and baking spices. It has a full texture and mouthfeel. This rich and elegant Pinot Noir will age well for another 5 years and beyond.
Lenné, Yamhill Carlton (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir 2012
By Wayne Belding