Thea’s Selection is a blend of wines from Lemelson’s five organic vineyards. It has long been a great value among Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs. The 2013 harvest yielded a pure, ripe fruit character and a silky texture in the wine. The bouquet reveals blackberry, red and black cherry fruits underlain by violet, vanilla, cracked pepper and baking spice nuances. On the palate, the wine shows layers of juicy strawberry, ripe cherry and blackberry fruits interwoven with nuances of vanilla, flowers and baking spice. The elegant, juicy fruit and spice tones linger at the finish. It’s delicious now and will cellar well for another 3 to 5 years.
Lemelson Vineyards, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2013
By Wayne Belding