Nysa Vineyard PINOT NOIR Dundee Hills Lavinea

Winery	Lavinea
Region	Willamette Valley
Appellation	Dundee Hills
Type	Red Wine
Vineyard Size	41 acres
Soil	Volcanic Jory soil with basalt bedrock
Vineyard Orientation	620-780 feet
Average Age of Vines	17+ years
Farming Practice	Conventional
Maturation	New French oak
Vintage	2016

Clear and shiny, beautiful purple color with a softer edge, the initial aromas of iron fist mineral, passionfruit and floral notes of orange blossoms & dried lavender open to sweet cherries wrapped around wet stony bedrock notes. A bright and nervous palate entry with a youthful mid palate as it jumps around from classic Dundee Hills cherry fruit to earthy and firm mineral core that tightens on the long finish with finely textured and coating tannins. Overall, a youthful wine with a wonderful structure to age.

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93pts Wine Enthusiast– 2016 vintage

Tightly packed with tart berry fruit, highlighted with sharp tangy acidity, there’s some bite to this young wine which should profit from further bottle age. Black cherry and blood orange, along with hints of pepper and mushroom, display the range and depth of flavor here. Drink from 2022 on.

93pts Wine Spectator– 2016 vintage

Expressive and refined, with violet and savory black tea aromas that open to sleekly layered cherry, river stone and spice flavors. Drink now through 2025. 308 cases made.