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Penner-Ash
Lynn Penner-Ash was still the winemaker at Rex Hill in ’98 when she released a minute quantity of her first eponymous pinot noir. It got a good score, cost about fifty bucks, and sold out very fast. It created a bit of a buzz because it was somewhat better than any of the wines she had made at Rex Hill over the previous ten years as head winemaker there. Don’t get me wrong - the Rex Hill wines are good - even better than good. But they have achieved the status of being one of the state’s largest producers. It’s hard to make truly distinctive pinot noir in large batches.

In any case, Lynn’s next release from her new label was also great, and a new winemaking star was confirmed. From ’98 through 2001, the Penner-Ash Pinot Noir has sold quickly, at a top-tier price point, and drawn critical praise across the board.

One reason for the success of the wine is the style in which it is made. It is an open-knit, juicy, forward wine that simply gushes with flavor.

What's Available

	Penner Ash Pinot Noir Pas De Nom 2010 Price $105.00  $105 / bottle . . . Wine Spectator 94 Points! Pas de Nom literally means "no name" but this cuvee from Penner Ash has made a big name for itself with a string of really strong scores in the 94-95 point range. This one received a Wine Spectator 94 Points with these notes: "Soft and inviting, this is plush with refined tannins around a light-textured core of black cherry and blackberry flavors, with a hint of roasted grain. Offers richness without excess weight, and the finish just keeps dancing. Drink now through 2018. 250 cases made. -HS –HS" Read More...	Available 79 bottles Qty
	Penner Ash Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2010 Price $42.00  Supple, broad on the palate, with polished flavors of red plum intermingled with loam and minerals, with a long finish. Penner Ash is admirably consistent in crafting stylish, tasty wines. Read More...	Available 29 bottles Qty
	Penner Ash Riesling 2011 Price $21.00   Read More...	Available 34 bottles Qty
	Penner Ash Viognier 2011 Price $30.00   Read More...	Available 33 bottles Qty
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