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2008 McKinlay - Pinot Noir Pinot Noir - USA - Oregon - Willamette Valley - Red

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2008 McKinlay - Pinot Noir
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USA - Oregon - Willamette Valley

Red Pinot Noir
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Matt Kinne spent the bulk of his time as assistant winemaker to Bob Sessions at Hanzell in the early 1980s before returning to his family's farming roots in the Willamette Valley. He and his wife Holly now have 20 vintages to their credit in Oregon, where they have very quietly developed a devoted following for their micro-production Pinot Noir. Fifty percent of McKinlay fruit is estate, with the... More »

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88
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Comm: 2010-2012 VF: 2011-2020
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BeardedBarman 89
Author BeardedBarman
Site / Blog link Trust Rating 96.774%
Tasted On 08/04/2012
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Author Angela M660
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Tasted On 09/24/2010
Drink Dates 2010-2012

Ruby in color. Medium rim variation. Medium legs. Strawberry, Red Currant, Cherry, Mineral. Cherry, Red Currant, Raspberry. Light/Medium bodied. Juicy texture. Medium finish.

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nothoi 17.5
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Site / Blog   Trust Rating 98.54%
Tasted On 07/22/2010
Drink Dates 2010-2013

Good nose, if a bit grapey...but still a good balance between elegance and substance. Surprising -

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