Thea's is the measuring stick of Lemelson's success as growers and vintners. As a blend from blocks in each of their vineyards, it expresses the vintage and their values more than any other wine. The 2006 Thea's is more fragrant than they remember. The nose combines floral aromas of roses and violets with raspberry, framboise, boysenberry and briary, earthy tones. The palate is sweetly fruited with plum, black cherry and blueberry showing on the rich mid-palate, while the finish remains lively and fresh with subtle tarragon and earth.
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"Dark and crisp, with a biting edge to the blackberry and blackberry leaf aromas and flavors, finishing with a smoky note. Best from 2009 through 2014. 6,482 cases made. –HS" -Rated 89, Wine Spectator
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"The Pinot Noir portfolio begins with the entry-level 2006 Pinot Noir Thea’s Selection. Medium ruby-colored, it exhibits a nose of earth notes, cherry, and raspberry. Supple-textured and easy-going, the wine is well-balanced, lengthy, and has no hard edges. Drink it over the next four years.
Lemelson Vineyards is certified organic which encompasses six estate vineyards and 120 producing acres. All of the wines are fermented with native yeasts.
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"Thea’s Selection is Lemelson’s “measuring stick” Pinot Noir, as it is a blend of blocks from the different estate vineyards. This elegant release emphasizes aromas of pungent herbs, lifted with hints of rose petal and briary berry. In the mouth there is a lively, sappy, fruit-centric focus, showing concentrated raspberry (framboise) flavors. In short, a thoroughly delicious bottle that makes the case for blends over most single-vineyard offerings in Oregon. — P.G. (12/15/2008)" -Rated 90, Wine Enthusiast
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" Medium red. Smoky red berry and cherry compote aromas are complicated by sassafras and herbal notes, along with a hint of cola. Fleshy and round, offering sweet black raspberry and candied cherry flavors, supple tannins and slow-building spiciness. Clings impressively on the finish and strongly repeats the cherry note." -Rated 90, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
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