TN: 2010 Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Pas de Nom - Something else different

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Tonight, a winery’s flagship wine. I love the 2010 vintage for Oregon pinot noir, but am not sure this one will improve from here.

  • 2010 Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Pas de Nom - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (11/12/2017)
    A very smooth but unspectacular 2010 OPN. Like others, it smells like dark fruit and black tea, but has a hint of orange peel. In the mouth, you get a little more cherry and spice. Moderate tannins still, but not a lot of acid. It’s a little soft on the finish and makes me think this is at its peak. Have cellared PDN’s since 2010, and the smooth style makes me wonder how they’ll age past 8 years. Will report back after opening a 2011. (92 pts.)

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I think this is one of the OR producers that’s leans more modern…so you get a flashy, supple, wine that I rarely think improves with more than a year in the bottle…they’re pretty much ready to go.