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St. Innocent Pinot Noir 2008 - Justice Vineyard
With four different single vineyard bottlings and my tastings having been brief at this point, I am going to use wine maker Mark Vlossaks tasting notes. I think he does a great job. Rest assured if you are an Oregon pinot lover you will want to consider these wines very seriously. All have very limited availability.
Great vineyard locations produce wines that transcend the difficulties of a vintage. By this definition, Justice is a great vineyard. In this undeniably great vintage, it can be spectacular. Although only in its eighth leaf, this wine has a breadth of texture and flavor layers that indicate very great potential for this site as the vines achieve maturity.
The 2008 Pinot noir, Justice Vineyard has layered spice aromas of ginger and cloves with dark berries and hints of roasted chilies. The mouth is powerful and nuanced with red and black berries, fruit cobbler, rich pie spices and strawberry preserves. It has a signature viscosity, an almost creamy quality that extends and richens the mouth feel and prolongs its finish.
It is a great match for chops, grilled meats, salmon, wild game, and a wide variety of risotto and pasta dishes. Drink over the next few years or age up to a decade and watch it evolve.
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