By Lachini Vineyards
2008 Lachini Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountains, Oregon

Wine Details
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir, Estate Vineyard
Clones: Pommard, Dijon clones 667, 777, 113, 114, 115, Wadenswil, and (LT) 'suitcase clone' from our estate's East, Middle, and West blocks
Aging: 14 months in 100% French oak barrels (30% new, 70% one- and two-years-old)
Winemakers: Aron Hess, Ron Lachini

Tasting Notes
Ruby-red, with a spicy, vibrant bouquet of raspberry, kirsch, white pepper, truffle, and mocha. Characteristic dark fruits comingle with the structured mid-palate, yielding multiple layers of fruit, floral notes, and wild game wrapped in expansive vanilla undertones. Nice, balanced acidity. It finishes long, with subtle nuances of earth blending nicely with the tight, fine tannins. Packs plenty of flavor punch without any excess weight. 5% whole cluster fermentation and 10% wood fermentation. This full-bodied Pinot will benefit from cellaring. It resonates on the palate with a finish lasting more than 30 seconds.

Technical Data
Alcohol: 13.80%
pH: 3.98
TA: 4.66 g/L
Malic: 0.143 g/L
Acetic: 0.400 g/L
Harvested: October 11th-22nd, 2008
Release Date: December 1, 2010
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LACHINI Pinot Noir Chehalem Mountains Lachini Family Estate 2008
Score: 92
Region: Oregon / Willamette Valley / Chehalem Mountains
Issue: Web Only - 2018
Lithe, supple and sleek, this red-fruited style shows some delicacy and a gentle touch as the guava, pear and cranberry flavors glide over refined tannins into a long finish. Hints of stone and floral add to the long, subtle finish. (Blind 2008 Oregon Pinot Noir retrospective January 2018). — HS

Lachini 2008 Lachini Family Estate Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)
Rating: 91
Designation: Lachini Family Estate
Variety: Pinot Noir
Appellation: Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley, Oregon, US
Winery: Lachini
Alcohol: 13.80%
Category: Red
Date Published: 6/1/2011
Reviewed by: Paul Gregutt
Smooth as silk, all estate-grown, this classy Pinot lists five Dijon clones, Pommard, Wadenswil and “Suitcase clone La Tache” on its tech sheet. Vibrant and spicy, with cherries galore (sounds like a James Bond heroine) and a round, full, lush and satisfying mouthfeel.

2008 Lachini Vineyards Pinot Noir Lachini Family Estate
Producer: Lachini Vineyards
From: USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Color: Red
Type: Table
Sweetness: Dry
Variety: Pinot Noir
Rating: 90
Reviewed by: Jay S Miller
Issue Date: 30th Oct 2010
Source: 191, The Wine Advocate
It displays a nose of smoke, toast, earth notes, violets, and black cherry. Medium-bodied, ripe, sweetly fruited, but slightly narrow in the finish.