Winery Focus

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 Willamette Valley 2008 Price $44.00  $44 / bottle, Wine Spectator 91 Points! From The Wine Spectator: "Firm in texture, but light on its feet, offering a cherry glow to the flavor profile against crisp tannins. This all finishes with impressive persistence. Best from 2012 through 2016.-HS" Read More...	Available 58 bottles Qty
	Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Élevée Vineyard 2008 Price $55.00  $55 / bottle - WS 92 Points Light on its feet, focused in flavor, with floral and mineral overtones to the dark berry flavors, finishing with distinctively pebbly character and expressive length. Drink now through 2018. 150 cases made. –HS Read More...	Available 143 bottles Qty
	Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Pas De Nom 2008 Price $100.00  $100 / bottle WS 95 points! From The Wine Spectator: "Light on its feet, with gorgeous currant, plum and wet stone aromas and flavors that remain expressive and intense without any apparent weight. Tannins are beautifully integrated, while the finish goes on and on. Drink now through 2020. From Oregon. -H.S." Read More...	Available 19 bottles Qty
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