Expression Wines

           RATING:   90 points

   PRODUCER:  Expression 44 

              FROM:  Eola-Amity Hills

         VARIETY:  Pinot Noir

             DRINK:  2008 - 2012

   ESTIMATED

              COST:  $40

        SOURCE:  WA, #179
                            Oct 2008

The entry-level (based on price and lack of vineyard designation) 2006 Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills is medium-dark ruby with an enticing nose of spice box, cherry, and raspberry. Supple and easy-going on the palate, the wine has a silky texture, sweet fruit, some depth, and a pure finish. Drink this elegant effort over the next four years...

-Jay Miller

RATING:

 90+ points

PRODUCER:

Expression 44 

FROM:

Eola-Amity Hills

VARIETY:

Pinot Noir

DRINK:

2010 - 2018

ESTIMATED COST:

$70

SOURCE:

WA, #179
Oct 2008

By a slender margin, my favorite of the quartet is the 2006 Pinot Noir Roserock Vineyard. Dark ruby-colored, the aromas include damp earth notes, mineral, plum, and blueberry. Layered and intense on the palate, the wine has excellent depth and concentration as well as 1-2 years of aging potential. Drink it from 2010 to 2018...

-Jay Miller

RATING:

 90 points

PRODUCER:

Expression 44 

FROM:

Eola-Amity Hills

VARIETY:

Pinot Noir

DRINK:

2008 - 2014

ESTIMATED COST:

$50

SOURCE:

WA, #179
Oct 2008

The 2006 Pinot Noir Willakia Vineyard offers a deeper color, greater aromatic complexity, but essentially a similar personality. This smooth, seamless wine can be enjoyed over the next 4-6 years...

-Jay Miller

RATING:

 89 points

PRODUCER:

Expression 44 

FROM:

Eola-Amity Hills

VARIETY:

Pinot Noir

DRINK:

2008 - 2016

ESTIMATED COST:

$70

SOURCE:

WA, #179
Oct 2008

The 2006 Pinot Noir Zena’s Crown Vineyard adds earth and mineral notes to the aromatic array as well as darker fruit flavors. Silky, round, and easy-going, it , too, can be enjoyed over the next eight years...

-Jay Miller