Boedecker Cellars Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Athena 2010 robertson and set in pie crust

and set in pie crust with additional accents of sun-baked earth and slate

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

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

between the present and the future

ripe flavors of peach and orange that linger through the finish

Boedecker Cellars Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Athena 2010 robertson and set in pie crustAthena'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