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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.2 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 12 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by krhaugh on 4/16/2024 & rated 94 points: Popped and poured. Last tasted this 2 years ago and thought it was in a nice window then. It is better now. Fresh light red fruit with a hint of light caramel. Delicious. (354 views) | | | Tasted by MC2 Wines on 7/7/2023: Return to Willamette; 7/2/2023-7/8/2023 (Portland & Willamette): Off the wine list at 1882 in McMinnville. This was nice and easy. Wouldn’t say anything that particularly jumped out but also nothing that was off putting. Where we ended up since a few of our earlier tries with wine weren’t available. Overall nice list though. (1764 views) | | | Tasted by sjmiller on 1/24/2023: Ugh (1365 views) | | | Tasted by krhaugh on 8/7/2022 & rated 93 points: Decanted >1 hour. Beautiful light red fruit, fresh strawberry and cherry. Juice has a hint of spice. In a really nice drinking window right now. (1262 views) | | | Tasted by RGCM Gananda on 5/1/2022 & rated 93 points: Red and black cherry, strawberry and earth notes on the nose. Medium bodied (13.5% ABV) with a swirling mix of red and black cherry upfront. There are rounder, more open notes (both red and black) along with brighter notes (mostly red) in a constantly shifting pattern. Mid-body adds more depth as well as more blackfruit notes and even a touch of plum. These notes are balanced on the backside with fine grained tannins, acidity, lightly tart red cherry and lingering earth and mineral notes. The balance presented here might even be a step above the 2016 from last night. Style wise, the 2017 shows slightly more complexity and more youthful liveliness. Quality wise, I think they equivalent (or close), but my personal preference might slightly favor the 2017. Might open another bottle as soon as Fall 2022 to take advantage. (1420 views) | | | Tasted by Muledog71 on 8/4/2021 & rated 94 points: Absolutely gorgeous, style wise a cross between Brooks and White Rose. Pretty nose of strawberry, a bit of chocolate and spice too. Palate confirms all the above with acidity in balance. Smooth fine grained tannin. Moderately long finish. Well done and will hold other bottle for 2-5 more years. (1933 views) | | | Tasted by j77bman on 3/30/2020 & rated 92 points: Excellent example of an Oregon Pinot. While still young, vibrant dark fruit and leaf tones. Chile spice in the mid with a long chocolate/tobacco finish. Req holding till 2021 or later... (2673 views) | | | Tasted by oldwines on 1/14/2020 & rated 93 points: Tasted at the Wine & Spirits Top 100 Symposium in NYC. This is a very Burgundian styled wine with lots of structure, both acid and somewhat hard tannins. Smokey cherry, minerals and spice. Very long on the finish.Needs time in the cellar and the decanter. Probably even better around its 10th birthday and probably really good for a decade+ after that. (2916 views) |
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Vinous, Oregon: An Embarrassment of Riches and Richness (Jun 2019) (6/1/2019)
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Walter Scott Wines was started in 2008 by Winemaker Ken Pahlow and Advanced Sommelier Erica Landon after years of living, studying and working within the Oregon wine industry. The team specialize in Oregon Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from exceptional vineyards within the Willamette Valley with a focus on the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. The winery is situated in the Eola-Amity Hills overlooking neighboring vineyards to the East.Pinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Oregon Oregon Wine, Oregon Wineries (Oregon Wine Board)Willamette Valley Willamette Valley Wineries Association | Willamette Valley (Oregon Wine Board)
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