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Lemelson Thea's Selection Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021
Red Wine from USA - Oregon
This elegant and complex Oregon pinot has the grape`s signature perfume of redcurrant, raspberry and spice with some darker berry fruits developing on the palate. Fine-grained tannins and bright acidity add to its sense of poise.
Price:
£26.00
Bottle
Price:
£312.00
Case of 12
In Stock
Code: US12021
Wine characteristics
- Red Wine
- Medium-bodied
- Pinot Noir
- 75cl
- Now to 2027
- 13.5% Alcohol
- oak used but not v. noticeable
- Cork, natural
Lemelson
Eric Lemelson came to the wine business relatively late in life after a previous career as an environmental lawyer. While in law school Lemelson had bought a farm on the eastern edge of Oregon wine country with a dream to one day pursue a more rural way of life in the peaceful Willamette Valley. In the mid 1990s he became curious about the exceptional quality of pinot noir coming out of Oregon and set about contacting nearby producers to learn for himself about viticulture. Given the entrepreneurial spirit in the Lemelson family (Eric’s father Jerome Lemelson 1923-1997 was one of the most prolific inventors in American history with his inventions part or wholly behind technologies including cordless telephones, fax machines and camcorders) it was no surprise that Eric Lemelson soon realised the potential of his farm for vine-growing with its south-east facing slopes and volcanic soils.
Since the first pinot noir vines were planted in 1995 Lemelson’s labour of love has blossomed to include some 120 acres and a unique state-of-the-art winery. The vineyards have been farmed along environmentally friendly lines from the beginning, given Lemelson’s environmental background and belief that grapes develop their full flavour potential without the use of synthetic chemicals. Adding to their own carefully controlled yields, some grapes are bought in from selected growers in Willamette who also follow the same practices. The Lemelson winery too is built from sustainable natural...