2002 Penner Ash Pinot Noir

[dananne]

Willamette Valley.

Posted on the lovely '01 recently, and off that high, found out that Anne bought me a case of the '02 for an early 10th anniversary gift (anni on June 10th). I am a very lucky guy.

Decanted it for 30 minutes before 1st pour, and I'd recommend that at this point, as this wine needs a bit of time to open up past the tart strawberries and show itself. Ruby color. Nose developed into black cherry, with nice depth and complexity of flavors, with the fruit mingling with red spices, earth, barnyard, and a touch of smokiness on the long finish. A touch of tannins that should help carry this one a few years down the pike, which is good, as I intend to see how it develops over the years. I told Anne that we'd have it on our anniversaries over the next 10, but she (probably rightly) feels that we won't be able to keep our hands off it in the meanwhile. A beauty (Anne and the wine). Alc. 13.9%. It runs about $40-45.