'99 Willakenzie Pinot Noir Clone 114

[ddf68]

Murky purple in color, dark berry nose. Initially somewhat tannic, a sweet dark berry core and hints of cola, good balance b/w the tannins and the fruit. After 30-45 minutes the tannin receded leaving behind a fruit bomb with a hot finish. Too much alcohol (14.2%) and not enough acid.

I still like the Estate, but I'm beginning to wonder about these clonal selections and some of the single vineyard offerings other than the Pierre Leon and the Aliette.

This wine spent a couple days in the dining room and was a bit warm when opened. Could its relatively high serving temperature be responsible for the heat and the flabbiness?

ddf

[This message has been edited by ddf68 (edited 06-04-2001).]