We share the wines of Lachini which began in 2001 when Ron and Marianne Lachini decided to take the plunge and locate in the Chehalem Mountains AVA. Today Ron and Marianne Lachini produce a killer range of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that show wonderful terroir and poise. They are making some world-class wines from Washington State as well.
Ron Lachini is one of the great personalities in Oregon wine. A down to earth guy, he is passionate about producing great Pinot Noir from his vineyard. Lachini has tasting rooms in both Oregon and Woodinville. I have had some great visits with him over the years and he has a tremendous palate.
I adore the new 2024 Lachini ‘Lachini Family Estate’ Pinot Noir (OB, 93) which is already drinking marvelously. Learn more about this great Oregon winery at https://www.lachinivineyards.com Here are the great new release wines by Lachini Vineyards.
2024 Lachini ‘Estate’ Chardonnay- The 2024 ‘Estate’ by Lachini is smooth and viscous throughout the drinking experience. Poached pear and toasty brioche notes collide with melon and rocky nuances on the palate. Seriously good, with excellent stony essence, enjoy now and over the next decade. Drink 2026-2036- 93
2024 Lachini ‘Le Sorellini’ Pinot Noir- coming from their estate, the 2024 Lachini ‘Le Sorellini’ Pinot Noir was stored in 60% new French oak before bottling. It shows high-toned, pretty red rose petal aromatics alongside cranberry and orange zest. The palate is rich and delicious with serious tension and a smooth mouthfeel. Drink 2026-2036- 93
2023 Lachini ‘Lachini Heritage Estate’ Pinot Noir- A combination of several clones and blocks from their estate vineyard, the 2023 Lachini ‘Lachini Heritage Estate’ Pinot Noir is soft and inviting on the mouth. Rich red and dark fruits parade with dried herbs and loads of mouth-watering acidity on the palate. This is drinking marvelously right now in its tension-filled youth. Drink 2026-2036- 93
2024 Lachini ‘Lachini Family Estate’ Pinot Noir- A great showing in this warm vintage, the 2024 Lachini ‘Lachini Family Estate’ Pinot Noir has a great core of red fruits on the palate alongside blood orange zest and loads of salty minerals. Medium to full-bodied, with great nerve, enjoy this beautiful wine now and over the next ten to fifteen years to come. Drink 2026-2038- 93
2023 Lachini ‘La Bestia’ Cabernet Sauvignon- Coming from the Quintessence, Red Willow and Boushey Vineyards, the 2023 ‘La Bestia’ was stored for 22 months in French oak before bottling. This is seamless, decadent and delicious stuff with mocha, garrigue and tar tones that connect beautifully with heady dark fruits on the palate. Drink 2026-2040- 94
2023 Lachini ‘La Contrada’ Red Wine- The 2023 ‘La Contrada’ is mainly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot coming from the Quintessence Vineyard on Red Mountain. Jet black in the glass, this exudes class on the nose with exotic spice and dark currant notes that combine with espresso bean accents. The palate is powerful and concentrated with terrific structure and stuffing. A glorious wine to consume now, watch this evolve over the next fifteen plus years to come. Drink 2026-2041- 95