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Dear Friends,
What is a Clone? Viticulturally, a clone is a plant
that has been reproduced without a seed, but rather from a bud or a shoot
from another plant. This method guarantees that the offspring will be
biologically identical to the parent. A cutting is typically made from a
segment of cane, propagated in a nursery and then transferred to the
vineyard. In fact, the Greek origin of the word "clone" means
"twig". At WillaKenzie Estate, we planted a wide variety of
clones in order to maximize the palette of aromas and flavors in the wines.
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TASTING ROOM OPEN 11- 4 DAILY
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Memorial Weekend Open
House
Come and enjoy the first of our estate grown 2009 vintage. We will be featuring
our 2009 Pinot Blanc & 2009 Pinot Gris. We will also be
sampling our 2008 Chardonnay
and 2008 Pinot Meunier. Our
estate grown 2007 Pinot Noir Pierre
Leon will also be featured. Sample these great wines along
with bites of cheese, fruit, and chocolate. Tours will be given on Saturday &
Sunday.
Open Saturday, May 29th thru
Monday, May 31st
11am to 5pm
$20.00 general public (includes tasting glass), Cellar Club members free
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APRIL SPECIAL
This month we are featuring 2 of our estate grown 2007 Pinot Noir Vineyard Designates which
derive their names from the lay of the land. The name Terres Basses means the low lands, and
comprises our lowest vineyard blocks ranging in elevation from 310' to
380' on very gentle south facing slopes. The name Triple Black Slopes reflects the
steepness of the ground on which the blocks of vines are planted and
takes its name from steep ski slopes.
2007 Pinot Noir Terres Basses
6-Pack
for $324.00 or 12-Pack for $612.00
Regular 6-Pack Price: $342.00 / 12-Pack Price: $648.00
Displays dark ruby color with a slight
purple hue that seems characteristic of this vintage. The complex bouquet
offers rich, black fruit tones, then some earthiness, chocolate and
intriguing hints of tangerine peel. Flavors follow the aromas with
cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant notes creating initial sweetness that
develops into a round, velvety palate impression and a long finish.
2007 Pinot Noir Triple Black Slopes
6-Pack
for $324.00 or 12-Pack for $612.00
Regular 6-Pack Price: $342.00 / 12-Pack Price: $648.00
Scents of concentrated darker fruits
suggest crème de cassis, currants, blueberries and blackberries, which
are accompanied by dried herbs, bramble, dried rose petals, violets and
green tea leaves. The wine is elegantly balanced with crisp, upfront
acidity and soft, sweet tannins that linger. Flavors of mixed red and
black fruits, including blackberry, black cherry, strawberry and rhubarb,
offer a pleasant juiciness, which juxtapose nicely with vanilla crème
flavors and caramel that comes from the oak in the soft, long finish.
click here to buy online
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Hotel Vintage Plaza Wine
Wednesdays
Join WillaKenzie Estate for a complimentary tasting at Hotel Vintage
Plaza Wednesday, April 28th at 6pm in the hotel
"Living Room". Appetizers from Pazzo's will be
provided.
For questions regarding the event at Hotel Vintage
Plaza on Wednesday,
April 28th, please contact Sherry Simmons at 888-953-9463x62 or by email ssimmons@willakenzie.com
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Solar Panel
Installation
As you can see by the photos, the Solar Panel
project is still in progress. The framework is now being laid to support
the 560 solar panels. The panels should provide between 40-45% of the electricity
consumed at the winery. Since we already buy 50% of our power from
renewable sources, we will be between 90-95% renewable energy at
WillaKenzie Estate. This is yet another example of the commitment of
WillaKenzie Estate in maintaining sustainable, green practices.
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Yamhill-Carlton
District AVA Tasting at Anne Amie Vineyards
Join us
to TASTE THE PLACE with a
select gathering of estate wineries showcasing the Yamhill-Carlton
District AVA.
Saturday, May 1
11am to 4pm
Anne Amie Vineyards
6580 NE Mineral Springs Road
Carlton, Oregon
97111
Entry fee - Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
Click on link below for more information or to purchase your ticket(s).
Yamhill-Carlton District AVA
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