Amalie Robert, 'Dijon Clones' Pinot Noir 2009

Region: Willamette Valley, Oregon Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir Tasting notes: If you’ve been following along with us for a while now, you will know that we at The Sommelier’s Box love a well aged Pinot Noir. When the opportunity arose to snatch up some of this 13 year old beauty, we jumped at it. Sexy, spice-accented aromas of red berry preserves, potpourri and sandalwood, with a touch of cola in the background. Shows very good intensity and sweetness, offering lithe raspberry and cherry flavors and a hint of bitter blood orange. Closes on a spicy note, with excellent clarity and persistent sweetness. Producer: Amalie Robert Estate was founded in 1999 by Dena Drews and Ernie Pink. Dena and Ernie left the corporate world behind and began a journey to pursue a vision. Small production, hand crafted Pinot Noirs from Willamette Valley.  They are traditional producers who ferment individual vineyard blocks in small 1.5 ton fermenters using indigenous yeast and whole clusters. All of their