Lazy River Vineyard PINOT NOIR Yamhill-Carlton Lavinea

Winery	Lavinea
Region	Willamette Valley
Appellation	Yamhill-Carlton
Type	Red Wine
Vineyard Size	37.8 acres
Soil	Volcanic Jory Soils, basalt mother rock with iron-rich soils
Vineyard Orientation	South, 350-500 feet
Average Age of Vines	20 years old
Farming Practice	Conventional
Maturation	27% new French oak
Vintage	2016

Perched on a south-facing slope with gorgeous valley views. It is a bijou of a site within the AVA, in part due to the highly unusual soil type for the area. Planted in 2001 on volcanic Jory soils, these 15-year-old vines provide us with more depth and lush fruit flavors, sustained great texture with an elegant finish.

93pts Wine Spectator– 2016 vintage

FOR THE 2016 VINTAGE Distinctive yet harmonious, with expressive blueberry and cherry flavors accented by smoky spice, forest floor and river stone notes, finishing with fine tannins. Drink now through 2025. 263 cases made.

93pts James Suckling– 2016 vintage

FOR THE 2016 VINTAGE An impressive, red-cherry and plum- scented Pinot Noir that has a smooth and fine-boned palate with a very succulent, velvety and seamlessly balanced resolve. Long and fresh, red-fruit finish. Drink now.

94pts Wine Enthusiast– 2016 vintage

FOR THE 2016 VINTAGE Lovely aromatics introduce bright, fresh and forward raspberry and tart cherry fruit. It’s supple and well proportioned, with lingering threads of coffee, iron and graphite adding texture and detail. This should continue to drink quite well over the next six to eight years.