Hello and Welcome,
The 2018 Willamette Valley
Winery Association Pinot Noir Auction is this weekend. The pre-event
festivities begin Friday, April 6th and the auction takes place Saturday,
April 7th. Note: Wine flies free on Alaska Airlines. Just saying...
Amalie Robert Estate has
contributed a very special 10 case lot of Wadenswil clone 2A as our
inaugural auction offering. The wine is a single barrel selection from a
one acre block of estate grown Wadenswil clone 2A planted at the turn of the
century and fermented with indigenous yeast and whole clusters.
Wadenswil, yeah we do that.
And we have been doing it for some time now. Our sedimentary soil series is
called Bellpine, a well drained silty clay loam. Wadenswil clone 2A is a
Swiss selection of Pinot Noir. Some things just work, and some things
are just farming marvelous! This is one of those things.
Where
the Wadenswil grows – Ernie and his Bellpine soil
We present the following links, helpful information and
Amalie Robert Estate Wadenswil history to fully prepare you for the Wadenswil
experience.
What is Wadenswil clone 2A? Read the Amalie Robert
Estate: Interview with a Clone - Wadenswil 2A
Tell me more about the Amalie Robert Estate Auction Lot:
2016 Vintage Wadenswil Selection Pinot Noir
Planning to attend? We look forward to sharing our
Wadenswil clone 2A with you. And maybe some delicious Chardonnay and top rated
cool climate Syrah.
Can't attend, but you simply must have this wine? Please
contact Dena at dena@amalierobert.com for information on submitting a proxy
bid.
Follow this link to learn more about the Willamette
Valley Winery Association Pinot Noir Auction: Willamette - The Pinot NoirAuction
Now the good stuff: A historical vertical of Wadenswil
clone 2A from Amalie Robert Estate 2007 - 2014 as reviewed by Josh Raynolds.
2014: Amalie Robert Estate Pinot
Noir Wadenswil Clone Willamette Valley
Limpid ruby-red. Highly
perfumed aromas of black raspberry, cherry cola, exotic spices and sandalwood
pick up a floral overtone as the wine stretches out. Palate-staining red berry
preserve, blood orange, rose pastille and spicecake flavors become deeper with
air while maintaining vivacity. Finishes on a suave floral note, displaying
superb clarity, lingering spiciness and silky tannins that merge smoothly into
the energetic fruit. 93 Points, Vinous.
2013: Amalie Robert Estate Pinot
Noir Wadenswil Clone Willamette Valley
Brilliant red. Spicy and brisk
on the nose, displaying lively red fruit, floral and succulent herb character
and a hint of vanilla. Juicy, focused and light on its feet, offering energetic
raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that take a sweeter turn as the wine opens
up. Shows very good depth for the vintage, with no rough edges and a long,
subtly tannic finish that leaves notes of cherry pit and star anise behind. 91
Points, Vinous.
2012: Amalie Robert Estate Pinot
Noir Wadenswil Clone Willamette Valley
Brilliant red. Potent mineral-tinged
aromas of black raspberry, cherry-cola and smoky Indian spices, with a hint of
lavender in the background. Concentrated yet lithe on the palate, offering
intense dark berry compote and bitter cherry flavors that slowly become sweeter
with aeration. Chewy tannins come on late, adding grip to the very long,
penetrating, fruit-driven finish. 93 Points, Vinous
2011: Amalie Robert Estate Pinot
Noir Wadenswil Clone Willamette Valley
Lucid red. Red and dark
berries, incense, lavender and smoky minerals on the pungent, exotically
perfumed nose. Juicy black raspberry and cherry flavors are lifted and given
spine by juicy acidity and a hint of peppery spices. Finishes lithe, spicy and
penetrating, with fine-grained tannins and emphatic floral and cherry pit
qualities. 92 Points, Vinous.
2010: Amalie Robert Estate Pinot
Noir Wadenswil Clone Willamette Valley
Bright red. High-pitched
cherry and Asian spice aromas are deepened by notes of sassafras, woodsmoke and
cola. Stains the palate with sappy red and dark berry flavors and tangy acidity
adding lift and cut. An exotic floral nuance emerges with air and carries
through a long, sweet and persistent finish. While this energetic pinot is
built to age, it has a lot of immediate appeal. 93 Points, Vinous.
2009: Amalie Robert Estate Pinot
Noir Wadenswil Clone Willamette Valley
Bright red. Heady, exotic
aromas of candied red fruits, sandalwood, lavender and rose. Juicy, sweet and
focused, offering fresh raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that put on weight
with air. Shows an array of spice and floral qualities on the finish, along
with notes of candied raspberry and bitter rhubarb. Wild stuff, and balanced to
age. 93 Points, Vinous.
2008: Amalie Robert Estate Pinot
Noir Wadenswil Clone Willamette Valley
Bright red. Displays an array
of red and dark berry scents, along with notes of cherry-cola, pungent herbs
and baking spices. Sappy, deeply pitched cherry and black raspberry flavors are
well concentrated but surprisingly lively, picking up a zesty mineral quality
with air. Dusty tannins add grip to the sweet, incisive finish. This benefits a
lot from air; it was fermented with all whole clusters, as are all the pinots
here. 91+ Points, Vinous.
2007: Amalie Robert Estate Pinot
Noir The Reserve (100% Wadenswil) Willamette Valley
Limpid red. Bright strawberry,
raspberry and Asian spices on the nose, with a seductive note of potpourri that
gains strength with air. Sappy, spicy, attractively sweet red fruit flavors are
energized by tangy blood orange and white pepper nuances, with a note of
medicinal cherry adding grip. Plays deep cherry off tangy strawberry on the
finish, which is precise, lively and very long. This will age on its energy and
balance. 93 Points, Vinous.
Kindest Regards,
Dena & Ernie
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