By Lachini Vineyards
2013 Lachini Family Estate Pinot Noir

Wine Details
Source: Chehalem Mountains, Oregon
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir, estate vineyard
Harvest: September 26th - October 8th, 2013
Vineyards: Blended lots include clones from our biodynamically farmed estate's East, Middle, and West blocks
Clones: Pommard, Dijon clones 667, 777, 113, 114, 115, Wadenswil, and (LT) 'suitcase clone'
Barrel Aging: 17 months in 100% French oak barrels (25% new and 75% one and two years old)

Tasting Notes
Ruby red. Opens with pretty cherries and wild strawberries that meld seamlessly with underlying wild herbs, dried flowers, spice, and tea notes. On the palate, layers of sweet Bing 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 bet on its future when the roundness gives way to increased nuances. We suggest aging for at least a year to let the wine settle and develop in the bottle. Drink in 2-12 years.

Vintage Details
Our signature blend from our biodynamically farmed estate vineyard is styled for a classical expression of balance, complexity, and longevity. The 2013 growing season was ideal until harvest, when several rains washed out late-ripening sites. Some have labeled 2013 a tale of two vintages. We were fortunate to have picked nearly 70% of our fruit before the rains. Our post-rain picks were meticulously sorted, fermented separately, and mostly utilized in our Grape Republic Pinot Noir.

Technical Details
pH: 3.55
Malic: 0.05 g/L
Acetic: 0.49 g/L
TA: 7.3 g/L
Release Date: June 5th, 2015
Winemakers: Matthieu Gille and Ron Lachini
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Lachini 2013 Lachini Family Estate Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)
From: Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley, Oregon, US
Rating: 91 - Cellar Selection
Winery: Lachini
Region: Willamette Valley
Alcohol: 13.4%
Variety: Pinot Noir
Wine Type: Red
Issue Date: 12/1/2015
The ripe cherry fruit carries highlights of orange peel, herbes de Provence and Orange Pekoe tea. At first tannic and drying, the wine opens into a more giving, tongue-coating style. Slight bitterness may be a function of its youth, as the overall balance and complexity suggests it will improve with some additional bottle age. Drink 2018-2025. 
Reviewed By: Paul Gregutt

LACHINI VINEYARDS PINOT NOIR CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS LACHINI FAMILY ESTATE 2013
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Country: United States
Region: Oregon
Vintage: 2013
Score: 90
A Pinot with dried-strawberry, walnut and stem aromas and flavors. Medium body, firm tannins and a savory finish. A little green but I still like it.

Lachini Pinot Noir Chehalem Mountains Lachini Family Estate 2013
Score: 88
Wine Type and Color: Red Still
Magazine Issue: Dec 31, 2015
Region: Oregon / Willamette Valley / Chehalem Mountains
Primary Grape: Pinot Noir
Reviewed By: Harvey Steiman
Crisp and tangy, with a nip of tannin at the forefront before the red cherry and floral flavors open out into a finish with presence and persistence. Best from 2017 through 2020.