LCBO CLASSICS Release January 2022 : Alexana Dundee Hills Estate Pinot Noir 2018
We're happy to kick off the new year with Willamette Valley's Alexana Winery in this month's CLASSICS release.
You can purchase the January CLASSICS release today on the LCBO website here.
Alexana Winery Dundee Hills Estate Pinot Noir 2018
Ideally situated in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Alexana Winery’s 80-acre property possesses an incredibly diverse series of soils and exposures, with eighteen soil types spread over a combination of rolling hills, steep slopes and rugged terrain.
Alexana Winery was born of cardiologist Dr. Madaiah Revana’s love of the great wines of Burgundy. In the spring of 2005, Dr. Revana began a search for both the ideal region and an experienced winemaker with the goal of producing Pinot Noirs that could rival those from Burgundy. His search ended in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Alexana is named after Dr. Revana’s daughter, Alexandra.
Nested within the vineyards in Dundee Hills AVA, the three-story gravity flow winery is a piece of working art. With an committed emphasis on sustainability, the Gold LEED-Certified building features warm wood, floor to ceiling windows and an expansive 20-foot bar with a layered soil display showcasing the L.I.V.E. Certified vineyards and sweeping views across the valley.
From the 55 acre Revana Vineyard in Dundee Hills, this 2018 Pinot Noir encompasses 10 clones of Pinot, growing across a 300 foot elevation change. Each lot was native fermented and barrel aged 11 months (33% new) before the final blend. Sasparilla, cola, cherry, ripe raspberry is held brisk with acidity, and seasoned with sea salt spicing. Very polished, with energy to carry this another few years.
“This vibrant red is coiled with tension, offering dynamic raspberry and blueberry flavors that gather notes of spiced cinnamon and orange oil, building toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2030.” - 94 points Tim Fish, Wine Spectator March 1, 2021
Read more about Alexana Winery here.
Appellation : AVA Willamette Valley
Region: Oregon, United States
Grape(s) : Pinot Noir
Price : $60.00 for 750mL
LCBO : 269241
Cheers to 22 Years!
This week marks our 22nd year in business.
It's been quite an adventure, especially these last two years, and we could not have done it without the support of our office staff, sales team, delivery crew, numerous people at the LCBO, and of course, our amazing clients across Ontario. I am so incredibly appreciative and grateful to our team for believing in our company and our producers. Some of our Le Sommelier team have been with us for more than a decade. Thank you all.
Most of our producers are small, independently owned and operated businesses, like ours. You can view our complete portfolio here. Thank you for letting us share these producers and wines with you.
Cheers,
Le Sommelier
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