Boedecker Cellars Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Athena 2010 robertson Patrick Mourlan dislikes bling

Patrick Mourlan dislikes bling

“Our Rosato is a mix of traditional grapes that capture the Sicilian style of Rosato

with a hint of wintergreen and a scoop of clay

all given a couple days soaking on the skins to amp up the intensity even more for this satisfying winter white

Slovenia is inching its way into the culinary spotlight thanks to the work of chefs like Ana Ros and Janez Bretovz

Boedecker Cellars Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Athena 2010 robertson Patrick Mourlan dislikes blingAthena's Pinot Noir is always the denser, more structured of Boedecker's pair. She uses primarily a mix of Dijon clones for their intensity and long grained tannin structure. The nose starts with black cherry pie, blackberries, toffee, burnt orange peel, oregano, and crispy pork belly. The palate is full bodied, blackberries and cherries all over, with a smoky soil note and a bit of blood orange and toffee opening on the finish. Acidity is pleasant