By Lachini
2016 Lachini Family Estate Pinot Noir

Wine Details
Appellation: Chehalem Mountains, Oregon
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir, Estate Vineyard
Winemaker: Matthieu Gille
SRP: $65.00

Production Details
Clones: Pommard, Dijon clones 667, 777, 113, 114, 115, Wadenswil and (LT) "suitcase clone"
Harvest: September 7th, concluded on September 21st, 2016
Barrel Aging: 18 months in 100% French oak barrels (25% new, 60% 1- and 2-years-old, 15% neutral)
Release Date: May 12th, 2018

Vintage Notes
The 2016 vintage started cool, which naturally limited yields to less than 1.25 tons per acre at our target of 1-2 clusters per shoot. Cluster and berries were half of normal in size. The ensuing summer was warm and ideal with minimal pressure. Grapes were picked for freshness, flavor & maturity and were then meticulously sorted in the field and pre- and post-sorting tables at the winery. Extended cold soak, primarily native fermentation, pump-overs, and gentle punch-downs. The wine was racked at 16 months off the lees, then blended. There were multiple lots of 100% whole cluster added in the final blend.

Tasting Notes
Ruby-red, opens with pretty, ripe cherries and plum that meld seamlessly with underlying wild herbs, dried flowers, spice, and tea notes. On the palate, layers of sweet dark cherries dance across the tongue, while the seamlessly integrated acidity balances nicely with the expansive, bright texture. Medium finish, with fine and noble, silky tannins. Full-bodied and deliciously seductive now, but one would be wise to bet on its future when the roundness gives way to increased nuances. We suggest aging for a least a year to let the wine settle and develop in the bottle. Drink in 2-12 years.

Technical Information
pH: 3.68
Malic: 0.05 g/L
TA: 6.00 g/L
[Information provided by Matador Vino]

LACHINI Pinot Noir Chehalem Mountains Lachini Family Estate 2016
Score: 92
Country: United States
Region: Willamette Valley
Issue: Sep 30, 2019
Gracefully complex, with expressive raspberry and blueberry flavors, accented by black tea and fresh earth notes. Finishes with refined tannins. Drink now through 2026. - TF

Lachini 2016 Lachini Family Estate Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)
Rating: 92
Designation: Lachini Family Estate
Variety: Pinot Noir
Appellation: Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley, Oregon, US
Winery: Lachini
Bottle Size: 750.00 ml
Category: Red
Date Published: 7/1/2019
Reviewed by: Paul Gregutt
A fresh tasting mix of peppery, brambly berry fruit, with a sprinkling of oregano, this well-balanced wine may be enjoyed immediately, but should continue to improve over the next half-decade. The tannins are proportionate and add a drying hint of tea and tobacco to the finish.

Lachini 2016 Chehalem Mountains Lachini Family Estate Pinot Noir
Price: $65
Rating: 91
Sleek and scented with rye crust and bergamot, this weaves fine tannins into its black-cherry fruit; for duck confit. (04/19)

2016 Lachini Vineyards Pinot Noir Lachini Family Estate
Producer: Lachini Vineyards
From: USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Chehalem Mountains
Color: Red
Type: Table
Sweetness: Dry
Variety: Pinot Noir
Rating: 88
Reviewed by: Erin Brooks
Issue Date: 31st Aug 2018
Source: 238, The Wine Advocate
Pale to medium ruby in color, the 2016 Pinot Noir Lachini Family Estate has a nose of fresh black berries, black and red cherries and baked cranberry with Earl Grey tea and spice plus turned soil and bitter root/tree bark nuances. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with black fruit and spicy accents, framed with grainy tannins and just enough juicy acidity, finishing earthy.