WILLAKENZIE ESTATE

WillaKenzie Estate is a small, family-owned winery dedicated to the highest expression of terroir, making great wines from the Pinot family of grapes: Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Noir, as well as Gamay Noir made in the Beaujolais Cru style. Owner Bernard Lacroute developed a passion for Pinot Noir in his native province of Burgundy.

Their vineyard practices come from their belief in sustainable agriculture with the goal of producing the very highest level of fruit quality, while minimizing the use of chemicals and synthetic fertilizers in order to protect the environment and those who work in the vineyards and drink their wine.

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2010 PINOT GRIS
+727395 · 12x750ml

The yellow-golden hued 2010 Pinot Gris exhibits an evolved nose of red apple and young coconut intermixed with wet stones and white pepper on the nose. With fresh kiwi and citrus notes on the palate the flavors start soft and build to a crisp finish. The pronounced acidity is complemented by notes of honeysuckle, lemon sherbert, toasted bread, and candied pear. Serve well chilled.

STATUS: OPEN
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2010 PINOT BLANC
+727396 · 12x750ml

This wine is a pale straw color with a sweet nose of melon and lemon zest. It is smooth on the palate and altogether gorgeously lush. Pink grapefruit, orange blossom, star fruit and lemon grass hit first with secondary notes of pineapple and papaya. Its freshness goes a long way in pleasing the palate, displaying delightful complexity and a long finish. It is the perfect balance of fruit and mineral with a touch of sweetness. This wine should be served chilled and would pair well with Thai food.

STATUS: OPEN

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2009 ESTATE CUVÉE PINOT NOIR
+732773 · 12x750ml

Our 2009 Estate Cuvée is very approachable for being so young. The nose is generous with blackberries, dried cranberries, rhubarb and sandalwood. The palate is juicy and ripe with red currants, raspberries, sweet caramel and thyme. This wine can easily age for 5-8 years, and if enjoyed within the next year, decanting along with a service temperature of 60-64 degrees Fahrenheit is suggested. This wine is very versatile when it comes to food pairing: grilled fish, poultry, pork, and roasted vegetables.

STATUS: OPEN
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2009 PIERRE LÉON PINOT NOIR
+732774 · 6x750ml

This wine is made with a selection of Dijon Clones, primarily 113, 114 and 115, using fruit from several diiferent locations on the Estate that are all part of the vineyard designated program. Deep cranberry red in color, with sweet black fruit and carnation on the nose. The palate showcases red plum, red currant and red cherry, as well as unmistakable earth, nutmeg, star anise, and kirsch notes. It is a seductively plump style of Pinot Noir, with structure that builds in the mouth, yet eases gently into a smooth wood spice finish.

STATUS: ALLOCATED

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2008 KIANA PINOT NOIR
+736442 · 6x750ml

The aromatics are mostly of red fruits persisting with tart cherries, and floral tones such as rose petal. There’s a beautiful balance to this wine with bright acidity, upfront sweetness, and soft, round tannins that add viscosity and creaminess to the rich mouth feel. The wine will benefit from 2-3 years in the cellar and age well for 8 to 10 years from its release date. Pair with guinea hen, quail, or salmon — this wine is very versatile with food. We recommend that you open the wine an hour before serving.

STATUS: OPEN
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