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 Vintage2007 Label 1 of 3 
TypeRed
ProducerWinderlea (web)
VarietyPinot Noir
Designationn/a
VineyardEstate
CountryUSA
RegionOregon
SubRegionWillamette Valley
AppellationDundee Hills

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2011 and 2016 (based on 4 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 86.7 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 41 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by Wino Laurie on 11/12/2021 & rated 87 points: Probably should have drunk this earlier. Structure is breaking down and color has lost clarity. That said, still had enough fruit to be pleasurable but balance has suffered from holding too long. (502 views)
 Tasted by wine4lux on 10/6/2020 & rated 91 points: Dark plum in color, cherry and raspberry on the palate, pleasant savory notes. Over the last month or so, I opened my last 3 Winderlea 2007s- an Ana, an Estate Reserve, and this Estate. While Estate Reserve was the most complex and intriguing of the 3, the Estate was the darkest of the trio and most robust. Eye-opening that Oregon pinots from as challenging a vintage as 2007 was can age so gracefully. (605 views)
 Tasted by Wino Laurie on 9/14/2020 & rated 89 points: Wine really has held up, showing structure and Burgundian character typical of this region. Paired well with roasted spatchcock chicken. Glad I have another bottle to enjoy. (604 views)
 Tasted by rnellans on 4/12/2019 & rated 92 points: This wine has developed nicely over the years. Very nice nose of cherry and some spice . Light bodied, elegant, silky palate. Resolved tannins. (875 views)
 Tasted by CMN on 6/22/2016 & rated 87 points: Black cherry colored with nose of sweet black cherries with a bit of white florals.

Black cherry and earth with a squeeze of citrus. Silky and medium bodied. The acid is high- and the wine cries out for food and it's a bit shrill on its own. 14% abv. (1608 views)
 Tasted by rnellans on 1/16/2015 & rated 91 points: Much better the second day..Initially a bit of fizz, but shook the wine, and this disappeared.. On second day, silky texture, mid weight, nice cherry fruit and beautiful balance. Much better than the last time I had it. (1868 views)
 Tasted by tahaus on 4/15/2014 & rated 93 points: Yes, yes, yes I am one of those who thought the 2007's were too light and thin and didn't purchase many of these vintages. However, this one, is drop dead gorgeous right now. Lots of baker's spice, cedar wood, bing cherry, pencil shavings, and a touch of earth that really rounds this wine out. Great job Winderlea and Robert! (2117 views)
 Tasted by Jillandscott on 11/30/2013 & rated 83 points: Bright cherry flavors with a short finish. I have had this wine before and own a few more bottles - so I hope this one was just off a little bit. (2279 views)
 Tasted by Weston3220 on 7/17/2013: 4th Annual Pinot Extravaganza with Salmon Dinner (Eugene, Oregon): Peppery, Spicey, RIch, MeD+ Finish

Conc: intersting wine, I liked it with a touch of air, too much air started to fade with the finish, after knowing the price dont know if IM a fan, I did enjoy it tho (2748 views)
 Tasted by cliffkol on 3/7/2013 & rated 93 points: "Pinot in the City" tasting (Chicago, Ill): As I've noticed with several other 2007 Oregon Pinot Noir's, they are hitting their stride now. With bad reviews the 07's didn't sell well and there are some to be gobbled up at great prices today. But I digressed. This wine was amazing, a WOW. Silky, elegant, tannins well resolved. Deep concentrated flavors of cherries, dark berries, earth, spices. Kudos to Winderlea. (Doris WOW) (2412 views)
 Tasted by beezer6 on 3/7/2013 & rated 91 points: Pinot in the City (City Winery, Chicago, IL): Same score from last time. Molasses, flowers, dark cherries, cocoa. (3035 views)
 Tasted by Dave911G on 12/6/2012 & rated 79 points: Nice earth and cherry on the nose but the flavors don't live up to that promise. Quite fizzy on the tongue and weak on flavor. (1318 views)
 Tasted by blgros on 3/23/2012: Interested to see the note below. This wine was fizzy for me as well, and really odd, not much fruit. Didn't seem corked, but did seem off. (1490 views)
 Tasted by Oregon Pinot on 2/11/2012 & rated 78 points: Something wrong with this wine. Has a fizzy taste that wears off after 2 hrs. (1689 views)
 Tasted by Oregon Pinot on 1/29/2012 & rated 90 points: Smooth monotone berry fruit. Bouquet was classic Dundee Hills Pinot with fruit and tobacco. One of the better 2007 vintage wines from this region I have tasted (1451 views)
 Tasted by beezer6 on 11/12/2011 & rated 91 points: Pinot Days 2011 (Navy Pier - Chicago, IL): Brownish color. Light Burgundian styling. A little austere but really nice rustic briary earth and moss. Palate is less extracted than the nose. Really a lighter styled bottling but great for Burghounds. (2608 views)
 Tasted by lopaka on 11/10/2011 & rated 90 points: So my previous bottles were off (see notes) and I mentioned this to the owners who provided me with a taste of another bottle. Wow, like a different wine, apparently there were some bottles that were spoiled and I got unlucky twice. Replaced with a couple more and this one is great. A nose of cola, cherries and cedar, flavor of tart cherries & raspberries with some nice tannins and acidity that play off the finish. (1813 views)
 Tasted by lopaka on 10/31/2011 & rated 86 points: A tad better than the last bottle as the spritz blew off after an hour but the flavor profile that I expected just wasn't there. (1548 views)
 Tasted by t_moderne on 9/25/2011 & rated 89 points: Popped and poured and served with food (polenta, chicken and eggplant stew.) Nice, fresh nose. Light raspberry color. Lots of red fruit and spice up front, showing some salinity on the end and on the finish. Nicely balanced and tasty. (1846 views)
 Tasted by KeithAkers on 8/1/2011 & rated 91 points: A ton of shitty 07 OR Pinots (Patricia Green Cellars, Newburg OR): nose: very pretty with a red fruit based nose of red cherries, violets, rose petals and tones of wild berries

taste: elegant medium body feel with medium acidity with tones of red fruits, red cherries, rose petals and a good amount of violets

overall: this was yet another very enjoyable wine. Perfumed and elegant, this had some real class to it (3128 views)
 Tasted by lopaka on 7/27/2011 & rated 84 points: Dissapointed with this bottle. Spritz even on the second day and tastes more like a cherry Jolly Rancher. The nose initially led me to believe there would be some more depth but alas, no real secondary flavors, light acidity and not much finish. (1635 views)
 Tasted by gripNsip on 5/26/2011 & rated 88 points: Killin' it! 2007's are coming along nicely. Very nicely balanced, nice long finish with minerality present. Lack of depth is the reason for the score, otherwards this is a really nice wine if a bit simple. (1745 views)
 Tasted by 12marshall on 12/23/2010 & rated 90 points: Big Pinot that will open up more by 2012. (2117 views)
 Tasted by Black Mikan on 10/25/2010 & rated 87 points: Nice cherry nose. Spritz when first opened. Medium light body with singular cherry fruit, brown spice and trace of minerals. Although 2 dimensional it's still enjoyable. May be past past peak. (2147 views)
 Tasted by rbishop on 10/19/2010 & rated 50 points: rat piss - actually, spritz like rat piss. worst purchase of the year (2099 views)
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By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (6/27/2009)
(Winderlea Pinot Noir Estate) Light medium cherry red color with clear meniscus; Burgundian, tart red fruit and mineral nose; tasty, tart red fruit, tart cherry and cinnamon palate with good balance and acidity; medium-plus finish 92+ pts. (clones 667, 777, 115 and Pommard; from old blocks planted in '74 blended with newer blocks)  92 points
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Winderlea

Producer website

2007 Winderlea Pinot Noir Estate

From winery website: 2007 Winderlea Pinot Noir Estate
The 2007 “Estate” pinot noir (formerly //Goldschmidt Vineyard//) was picked on Sept 29th and Oct 15th. The core of the wine is two new blocks of Pommard planted in 2005 which we allowed to ferment in our new Taransaud wood fermenters. The remaining fruit was fermented in stainless steel and macro bins. In addition to being fermented in wooden tanks, the Estate was barrel aged in French oak barrels for 9 months prior to being bottled in August. The Estate shows a beautiful garnet color, concentrated red and black fruit, a full mouth feel and an elegant finish. The Estate will benefit from 1-2 years of additional bottle aging and we believe has an 8-10 year aging potential.
Harvest Date: 9.29.07 & 10.15.07
Brix at Harvest: 22.4 & 24.5
Finished Alcohol: 14%
Clones: Dijon 667, 777, 115 and Pommard
Aging: 9 months in French Oak Barrels – 30% new
Bottled: August 3, 2008
Cases: 560
Release: May 2009
Vineyard: //Winderlea Estate// (formerly //Goldschmidt//)

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.

USA

American 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)
On weinlagen-info including some single vineyards

Willamette Valley Vintage Reviews

Dundee Hills

Dundee Hills Winegrowers Association website

Located just 28 miles southwest of Portland, and 40 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, the Dundee Hills appellation is situated within an irregular circle of about 6,490 acres in total, of which more than 1,264 acres of vineyards are planted. This region is unique for its higher elevation, warmer nighttime temperatures, less low-elevation fog and frost, and lava-based Jory soil series of reddish silt, clay and loam soils.

Single Vineyards at weinlagen-info

 
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