Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024
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"A MASTERPIECE! DRINKS LIKE A $50-60 BOTTLE..."
—Vivino Review
American Pinot Noir Best Buy is Back & Better.
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From the elite producer of this: |
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Comes another case-worthy vintage of: |
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2021 Alexana "Terroir Series"
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
"...an extraordinary wine that showcases the complexity and nuance of Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley. On the nose, it exhibits an array of aromatic aromas, including spiced red plum, cranberry sauce, crushed wild raspberry, and hoisin sauce, along with hints of cedary herbs. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with flavors of cherry cola, blood orange, and wet earth. It brings high acidity and grippy tannins, which give it a structured, long-lasting finish."
94 Points, International Wine Review
"Vivacious and expressive, with sleek raspberry and cherry flavors laced with rose petal, orange peel and hints of forest floor as this sails on the long, supple finish."
93 Points, Wine Spectator
Folks are rightfully going NUTS over this on Vivino:
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Bounty Hunter: $49.95
Wine.com: $45.99
Online Avg: $42.00
Our Private Sale:
$37.97 to $35.97
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Cult Napa Winery REVANA = Producer of Previous #4 WS Top 100 Wine + a Roster of Greatest Winemakers: Heidi Barrett, Celia Welch, Now 100pt Master Thomas Rivers Brown
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Made with LA TACHE (DRC) CLONES from Willamette Valley's Top AVAs: Dundee Hills, Chehalem Mountains, Yamhill Carlton, McMinnville, Eola-Amity Hills
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Good evening Artisans,
I don't need to tell you there's nothing out there at this price worth talking about for Pinot Noir, let alone from an Willamette Valley A-Lister.
Except for one—and it's unquestionably among the best we've ever offered in the 14 years we've traded wine.
The previous 2018 and 2019 vintages were both our best-selling, most-loved Oregon Pinot in 2021 and 2022!
Background: Alexana was founded many years back by Dr. Madaiah Revana, who also is behind the Cult Napa Cab Revana. Named after Dr. Revana's daughter, Alexana is a gorgeous winery set in the Red Hills in the center of the Willamette Valley. The expansive winery utilizes both gravity flow and Gold LEED certification. Bryan Weil serves as head winemaker and has greatly impressed with his solid range of new wines. Bryan previously worked at Domaine Serene before heading back to Oregon State University, where in 2008 he graduated with a degree in Enology and Viticulture. Bryan then served as assistant winemaker at Hogue Cellars in Prosser, Washington, prior to being named Alexana winemaker in 2012.
We're already on the last cases of vintage—not surprisingly, with only 4,000 cases made.
Any Pinot lover should buy all they can fit. I don't care if you doubt my bold claims because that leaves more for others to revel in.
Cheers,
—James Tran
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2021 Alexana "Terroir Series" Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon
94 Points - International Wine Review:
"The 2021 Terroir Series Pinot Noir from Alexana is an extraordinary wine that showcases the complexity and nuance of Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley. On the nose, it exhibits an array of aromatic aromas, including spiced red plum, cranberry sauce, crushed wild raspberry, and hoisin sauce, along with hints of cedary herbs. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with flavors of cherry cola, blood orange, and wet earth. It brings high acidity and grippy tannins, which give it a structured, long-lasting finish." - J. Young (February 2023)
93 Points - Wine Spectator:
"Vivacious and expressive, with sleek raspberry and cherry flavors laced with rose petal, orange peel and hints of forest floor as this sails on the long, supple finish. Drink now through 2030. 6,490 cases made." -TF (11/27/23)
91 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"This is a rich, fuller-bodied Pinot Noir with something for everyone. Smoked meat, blackberries and worn saddle leather will appeal to backyard BBQ enthusiasts, while concentrated cherry, raspberry and Valencia orange flavors will appeal to the fruit followers. Gardeners rejoice—sage and thyme make appearances."
91 Points - Decanter:
"This wine is made via separate lots, barrelled down and fermented for 10 months and then assembled as a barrel selection. Attractive aromatics of jammy berries and a hint of smoke introduce a palate of fleshy red and blue berry fruits, clove, cinnamon, and Christmas spice." - Clive Pursehouse (May 2023)
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Clones: 113, 114, 115, 667, 777, 828, 943, Pommard, Coury, Wädenswil, Lâ Tache
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Barrel Aging: 10 months in 25% New French Oak
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Alcohol: 13%
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Production: 4,000 Cases
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- Lowest case price in California
- 5 cases left
Bounty Hunter: $49.95
Wine.com: $45.99
Online Avg: $42.00
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Our Private Sale:
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$37.97 btl (1-11)
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$35.97 btl (12+)
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More of our most exceptional Pinot offers await you below... while still available! |
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