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Stephen Tanzer

CloudlinePinot Noir2008 Bright red. Smoky red berries and cherry on the nose, with a hint of anise that gains strength with air. Light in body but chewy in texture, offering bitter cherry and redcurrant flavors framed by dusty tannins. Nicely focused but a bit ungiving today. Some air helped this to flesh out and gain sweetness. Veronique Drouhin consults to this project. 87(+?) Points


The Wine Enthusiast 86 Points - Cloudline wines are a project of importer Dreyfus Ashby, vinified with guidance from DDO’s Veronique Drouhin. It’s a professional product, clean and straightforward, with tart red fruits and striking acidity. The tannins, ripe and firm, provide some finishing heft. —P.G

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Our goal is very specific: to create the best, most delicious and consistent value in Oregon Pinot Noir today. We are fortunate to have access to top sources, growers and vintners who understand and support what we're trying to accomplish. We have also enlisted the expertise of...

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Cloudline News - We are excited to announce the 2011 Cloudline Pinot Noir. It is the tenth vintage of this highly acclaimed Pinot Noir and it now carries the premium Willamette Valley appellation.

Also, for the first time, Cloudline has been bottled in the new Eco Series™ bottle, which keeps the elegant look and feel of the classic Burgundy-shaped bottle but uses 20% less glass.

And Cloudline enthusiasts will notice the refreshed label design, a nice update to the instantly recognizable blue label.

Vinified under the careful eye of consulting winemaker Véronique Drouhin-Boss, Cloudline has quietly become one of Oregon’s most successful brands, and the Pinot Noir remains true to its reputation for high-quality and value.

GRAPE VARIETY:

100% Pinot Noir

FOOD PAIRINGS:

Pinot Noir is well-suited to pair with poultry, beef, fish, ham, lamb and pork. It will play well with creamy sauces, spicy seasonings and may just be one of the world's most versatile food wines.

TASTING NOTES:

The 2011 Cloudline Pinot Noir has bright, fresh character, lovely mouth feel, and the unmistakable elegance that we love in Pinot Noir. On the palate, there is a delicious array of red and black fruits, framed by very good structure. True to Cloudline and the vintage, the 2011 Pinot Noir brings a classic sensibility to new world fruit.

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2008
87 Stephen Tanzer

Bright red. Smoky red berries and cherry on the nose, with a hint of anise that gains strength with air. Light in body but chewy...
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