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Penner-Ash Dussin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006
Lynn Penner-Ash has quite an impressive resumé of past winemaking gigs before starting her own brand, Penner-Ash, including Stag's Leap Wine Cellars in Napa and Rex Hill in Oregon. She also served on the board of the International Pinot Noir Celebration from 1996-2002, and acted as President in 1998. This particular yearly event is the most important Pinot Noir tasting in the world. This Dussin 2006 was aged for 10 months in 30% new French oak, 35% one year-old French oak and 35% in two year-old French oak. It is balanced and fine with aromas of dried rose petals, baked cherry pie and spices and flavors of sweet vanilla, blackberry and chocolate.
Wine Advocate
The 2006 Pinot Noir Dussin Vineyard (the winery’s estate vineyard planted in 2003) offers aromas of pain grille, earth notes, red and black cherry, and raspberry. Silky, ripe, and layered, the wine has excellent concentration and a lengthy finish. Give it 1-2 years of further bottle age and drink it from 2010 to 2018.
Score: 92.
—Jay Miller,
October
2008.
Wine Spectator
Smooth, with a lithe feel to the plum, pepper and sweet spice flavors, lingering softly and becoming more expressive with each succeeding sip. Best from 2009 through 2013.
Score: 90.
—Harvey Steiman,
September
30,
2008.
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