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Fullerton Lichtenwalter Pinot Noir
Fullerton Wines
United States - Oregon - Willamette Valley

On the western slope of the south-facing Ribbon Ridge sits the lovely Lichtenwalter Vineyard. Here Willakenzie soils, derived from ancient sedimentary seabed, coax black fruits and concentrated spices out of the wines. The solid heat of the 2016 vintage has produced poised and plush fruit. With thoughtful decision making in the vineyard, specifically regarding canopy management and crop loads, the vineyards balanced physiological ripeness with balanced sugar and acid levels. During harvest, the fruit, including the seeds and skins, tasted great, and the resulting wines show beautifully today, while also holding great promise as they age.

Aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry, blackberry, and black cherry with concentrated spices followed by hints of sandalwood, smoke and oolong tea. Depth in the mid-palate pairs with balanced acidity, and so, yet structured tannins. The Willamette Valley's smallest AVA speaks clearly and compellingly through this wine.

Specifications
Appellation
Willamette Valley
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
100% Pinot Noir - 10 years old
Vinification
Aged 12 months in 100% neutral French oak

Reviews and News

2016 Fullerton Lichtenwalter Pinot Noir - 93 PTS - JS

2016 Fullerton Lichtenwalter Pinot Noir - 93 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"This has attractive, vibrant and fresh fruit aromas with plenty of red cherries and a very juicy, lithe and attractively plush core of fresh fruit that carries long into the sweetly fruited, gently smoky finish. Drink now."

- James Suckling (November 2018), 93 pts

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2016 Fullerton Lichtenwalter Pinot Noir - 92 PTS - VINOUS

2016 Fullerton Lichtenwalter Pinot Noir - 92 PTS - VINOUS

vinous logo"Deep, brilliant red. Smoke-accented cherry, blackberry and violet scents show very good clarity and pick up a hint of spiciness with air. Chewy and focused on the palate, offering appealingly sweet dark berry and spicecake flavors that are braced by a spine of juicy acidity. Dusty tannins build steadily on an impressively long, penetrating finish that strongly echoes the cherry and floral notes. (all de-stemmed fruit and all neutral French oak, made entirely from the 777 Dijon clone°. - Josh Raynolds"

- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (June 2019), 92 pts

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