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Founded in 1982 by Paul Hart and his wife Jan, Rex Hill was purchased in 2007 by the owners of A to Z Wineworks. This 2009 Pinot Noir is handcrafted from 100% Willamette Valley grapes from multiple high-quality sites like Jacob-Hart, Sims, Carabella, La Colina, and Shea, among others, and is grown sustainably. Aged 10 months in new - three year old barrels, the 2009 Rex Hill is a classic Oregon Pinot Noir with a rich mouthfeel and smooth, ripe tannins. Initial perfumed aromatics redolent of violets and roses, black currants, blueberries, black raspberries and wild strawberries lead to tobacco leaf, clean earth, dried fruit, smoke and spice as the wine opens. Some whole-cluster fermentation contributes dark fruit, tea and savory aromatic characteristics. The attack is rich with beautifully ripe tannins and flavors of red fruits and the blue fruits which are a hallmark of the vintage. The lithe mid-palate finds additional complexity with a strong, lingering finish that includes minerality, graphite and spices. This wine has the intensity, structure and concentration to age and become more complex over the next 10 years.
Wine Spectator
Focused, satiny and elegant, with a powerful thrust behind the pure currant and boysenberry flavors, shaded with touches of talcum and cream as the finish expands. Drink now through 2019.—
Score: 93.
—Harvey Steiman,
August
2011.
Wine Enthusiast
Rex Hill makes a wide assortment of Pinots; this sports the black label and is widely available and fruit forward. It’s loaded with raspberry and cherry flavors and dusted with a bit of clean earth. There is a typical (for Oregon) streak of Dr. Pepper flavor as well. Overall a nice bottle for immediate enjoyment.
Score: 90.
—Paul Gregutt,
December
01,
2011.
Wine Advocate
The new releases begin with the 2009 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, a multiple AVA blend of which there are 6000+ cases. Medium ruby red in color, it exhibits aromas of damp earth, cinnamon, clove, brown sugar, cherry, and raspberry. In the glass it reveals a smooth texture, savory flavors, moderate depth and concentration, and good balance. Drink this tasty effort over the next 5-6 years.
Score: 88.
—Jay Miller,
October
2011.
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