Boedecker Cellars Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Athena 2010 robertson with a hint of wintergreen

with a hint of wintergreen and a scoop of clay

all given a couple days soaking on the skins to amp up the intensity even more for this satisfying winter white

Patrick Mourlan dislikes bling

and set in pie crust with additional accents of sun-baked earth and slate

ripe flavors of peach and orange that linger through the finish

Boedecker Cellars Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Athena 2010 robertson with a hint of wintergreenAthena's Pinot Noir is always the denser, more structured of Boedecker's pair. She uses primarily a mix of Dijon clones for their intensity and long grained tannin structure. The nose starts with black cherry pie, blackberries, toffee, burnt orange peel, oregano, and crispy pork belly. The palate is full bodied, blackberries and cherries all over, with a smoky soil note and a bit of blood orange and toffee opening on the finish. Acidity is pleasant