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2011 Estate Selection Pinot Noir

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Estate Selection is an exclusive barrel selection of Pinot Noir representing the unique qualities of our vineyard. Every block within our 30 acre vineyard is individually hand harvested at its peak of flavor maturity and intensity. Block by block, the fruit is fermented in small 1.5 ton lots and matured for over 18 months in French oak barrels.

Every vineyard block and clone/rootstock combination showcases something unique and special from the vineyard. After fermentation is complete, the wine is placed into a selection of barrels to mature. We source French oak barrels from several coopers. The wine takes a different path to maturity in each barrel, developing its own nuances. Our use of whole clusters in each fermentation provides a continuously evolving tasting experience.

We taste all of our barrels of wine many times throughout the year. We experience the evolution of flavors and aromas and remember the significant events in our vineyard. The excitement of an early bloom, the mystery of a very light fruit set, the discovery of color change at veraison and the rapture of harvest. Tasting each barrel of wine provides us a snapshot in time. We experience the wine’s development.

It is usually during the spring when Pinot Noir in barrel begins to reveal the character of the vintage. Much like experiencing the lavender lilac bloom – you notice the color, then the hint of sweetness in the air and as time passes you are witness to the entire bloom – a testament to the season. This is when we begin blending trials for Estate.

Tasting Notes: Estate Selection reveals restrained power, richness and balance from the vintage. This is Ernie’s selection of barrels to enliven the palate and provide a lingering finish. Estate Selection is the complement to Amalie’s Cuvée.

RFN red provides notice while cinnamon and sandalwood entertain cocoa and five spice. A rich palate offers deep red fruits and integrated stem tannins. A masculine impression of a feminine vintage providing striking presence all the while keeping its knickers on. A long and lingering finish culminates the trinity of acidity, fruit and tannin. Unfined and unfiltered.

Culinary Inclinations: Roasted Lamb rack and Delicata squash paired with sautéed Morels, onion and Cannellini beans.

Brilliant red. Heady mineral- and spice-laced red berry liqueur and rose pastille aromas pick up a deeper cola nuance with air. Juicy, appealingly sweet raspberry and cherry flavors are given lift and spine by tangy acidity and smoky minerality. Flavorful yet brisk and nervy, this Pinot Noir finishes with a weightless quality, silky tannins and excellent thrust.

- Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, October 2015 – 92 points

Refined and subtle, this shows the power of Pinot at its most elegant. The fruits are mellow, melded and lightly marked with baking spices. Smooth and showing surprising density, it has the frame and finesse to age beautifully.

- Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, June 2015 – 92 points, Cellar Selection

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Amalie Robert Estate is open for tastings by appointment.

503.88.CUVEE (28833)

cuvee@amalierobert.com

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