Pam Walden’s story is inspiring and her 2011 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir follows suit. First production from the 7-acre estate vineyard in the Dundee Hills. 371 cases produced.
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Dark red cherry color with light transparency;
Sniff
Loads of cherry and bright fruit
Sip
Fruit is upfront and bright with medium alcohol, cherry with a slight cedar tint and a slightly tart finish.
Acclaim for Willful Pinot Noir
Ratings
Vintage 2011:
- 90 – Wine Advocate – August 2012
Sour cherry, and rep raspberry are tinged with rose hip and cinnamon in the nose and on a sappy palate that nicely balances invigorating tartness against incipient textural allure borne of ultra fine tannins
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