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Shea Wine Cellars Homer Pinot Noir 2009
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BN#439243 |
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Founded by Dick and Deirdre Shea in 1996, Shea Wine Cellars is a producer of world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, all made from fruit grown on-site at Shea Vineyard. Shea Wine Cellars was a natural outgrowth of Shea Vineyard which was first planted to wine grapes in 1989. The 200-acre vineyard property lies at the heart of Oregon's Yamhill-Carlton District and supplies fruit to some of Oregon's and California's finest wineries. This 2009 offering from Homer Vineyard is polished, round and generous with its rich blackberry and plum flavors, hinting of smoke and spice as the finish lingers with a sense of refinement. The tannins are present but nicely integrated.
Wine Advocate
There are no such issues regarding the 2009 Pinot Noir Homer, a selection of the best barrels in the cellar. Dense, layered, and plush on the palate, it retains a sense of elegance along with plenty of richness as it sits in the glass. Unlike the 2008 Shea offerings which continue to demand cellaring, these are forward, friendly wines to drink while waiting for the 2008s to strut their stuff.
Score: 94.
—Jay Miller,
October
2011.
Wine Spectator
Ripe and fleshy, brimming with cocoa-tinged blackberry, cherry and spice flavors, coming together seamlessly on the long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2019. 343 cases made.
Score: 92.
—Harvey Steiman,
December
15,
2011.
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Price:$99.99 in mixed case $89.99 SKU01555 |  |
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All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted.
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