Boedecker Cellars Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Athena 2010 robertson ripe flavors of peach and

ripe flavors of peach and orange that linger through the finish

Patrick Mourlan dislikes bling

Their domaine lives both on the lowland clay terraces of the Lot river

between the present and the future

with a hint of wintergreen and a scoop of clay

Boedecker Cellars Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Athena 2010 robertson ripe flavors of peach andAthena'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