By Lachini Vineyards
2014 Pinot Noir �S�, Chehalem Mountains, Oregon

Wine Details
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Composition: 50% Pommard, 42% Dijon, 8% Wadenswil clones from our estate's East, Middle, and West blocks
Aging: 13 months in 100% French oak barrels (40% new, 20% once-fill, 40% 2 years old)
Winemakers: Matthieu Gille, Ron Lachini

Winemaker's Comments
The 'S' or 'la sorella della famiglia' ('sister' to our Family Estate Pinot Noir) is crafted with a newer oak composition. It comprises 100% Lachini Vineyards Pinot Noir from our biodynamically farmed estate vineyard in the north Willamette Valley.

Vinification
Of the final 10-barrel blend selected, approximately 20% were whole cluster fermented, with nearly all barrels going through native yeast fermentation to soften tannins and yield more expressive spice notes and wild flavors. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered to retain character and terroir. The warm summer daytime temperatures granted us riper fruit. It displays ease of balance and remarkable finesse on an expansive mid-palate. The underlying structure, well-integrated acidity with fine-grained tannins, allows further development in bottle and additional nuances over time. Drink it now or lay it down for later.

Tasting Notes
Ruby red, the nose explodes with expressive notes of cherries, Chinese five-spice, and tea notes. Flavors of ripe Bing cherries, ripe plum, and wild raspberries lead. An earthen undertone rounds out the wine, and a deft touch of oak imparts a delicious toast and note of sweet vanilla. Nicely balanced, it offers length on the palate with structured tannins. The finish is savory and long. Should age 2-12 years.

Technical Data
Alcohol: 14.60%
pH: 3.63
TA: 6.1g/L
Harvested: September 19th-22nd, 2014
Release Date: January 16th, 2016
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LACHINI VINEYARDS PINOT NOIR CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS S 2014
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Country: United States
Region: Oregon
Vintage: 2016
Score: 92
I like the wet-leaf, spice and dried-strawberry aromas that follow through to a medium body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Very pretty. Drink now or hold.

LACHINI Pinot Noir Chehalem Mountains S 2014
Score: 92
Region: Oregon / Willamette Valley / Chehalem Mountains
Issue: Aug 31, 2016
Focused, lithe and minerally, with tangy wet-stone notes that weave through the dark berry flavors and hints of cocoa as the finish lingers deftly. Has presence and persistence. Best from 2017 through 2024. — HS