Description
Biggio Hamina makes wine from four prestigious AVAs in the North Willamette Valley: Chehalem Mountain, Dundee Hills, McMinnville and Yamhill-Carlton. Drawing on his contacts with vineyard owners and managers, Todd purchased Pinot noir grapes in 2007 from Ana (Dundee Hills), Deux Verts (Yamhill-Carlton), and Momtazi (McMinnville) vineyards for his first Pinot noirs. He purchased white wine grapes from the Chehalem Mountain AVA.
Biggio Hamina released Pinot Blanc and Melon white wines in early 2008, and single vineyard Pinot noirs from Ana, Deux Verts, and Montazi were released in September. Todd also produced a “Willamette Valley” Pinot noir, a blend of the three single vineyard Pinot noirs’ fruit.
Vivid red. Sexy aromas of candied red berries, Asian spices and orange zest. Light-bodied strawberry and cherry flavors show good focus and a tangy edge. Distinctly lithe, in the style of the better wines of the vintage. Closes clean and nervy, with excellent clarity and spicy persistence. This pinot delivers superb value.
Score: 92 Points, The Wine Advocate
