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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.5 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 107 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by pren on 3/28/2024 & rated 88 points: rich过头了，第一次后都不行 (208 views) | | | Tasted by StainedGlass on 9/23/2023 & rated 94 points: Absolutely delicious. My last of 3 bottles this was the best. Medium ruby red with a touch of brown color indicative of its 13 year old age. Red cherry fruit. Good acidity, touch of plum. Airy and elegant. Very Burgundian. 13.4% abv, Drink now. (475 views) | | | Tasted by anstruletz on 1/21/2023: Does Oregon Pinot age for more than a decade, you may ask? Absolutely. This was really spectacular with perfumed black fruit and silky tannins. Minimal color change and could go another 5 years or more with upside. Really a great bottle. (786 views) | | | Tasted by coremill on 5/28/2021 & rated 91 points: Clean, dark fruit flavors, hint of spice, good power without a lot weight. Delicious. (1913 views) | | | Tasted by chadrich on 2/17/2021 & rated 89 points: Medium + ruby hue. Nose of tart red fruit and a bit of iron/feral aroma. Palate is round and smooth with mocha, iron, tart berries. Palate is drying and medium + length. (1974 views) | | | Tasted by Hansen73 on 2/26/2020 & rated 90 points: Shared with Moens and Jim and Holly (2503 views) | | | Tasted by dofzin on 11/29/2019 & rated 86 points: Deep red; cherries and tobacco. Fruit and tannins well balanced. Medium finish. Paired well with beef bourguignon. (2410 views) | | | Tasted by Ewhite30 on 3/3/2019 & rated 91 points: Turns out we drank our first of three almost a year ago, it was good but not great, but this bottle was pretty outstanding. Cherry pie meets brambly dark berries. Very earthy, nice acid backbone - really a lovely wine. (2809 views) | | | Tasted by Sourdough on 9/11/2018 & rated 92 points: So beautifully integrated! Nose of rich, earthy cherry with notes of tobacco, and spice. Smooth mitial mouth feel. Smoooooth! Beautifully integrated tannins. Long finish. Lovely! Sadly my last bottle. (2610 views) | | | Tasted by mhudes on 8/20/2018 & rated 91 points: At the Oregon Cabaret Theatre dinner show (Avenue Q) in Ashland. PnP.
Ruby in color. Very nice nose of cherry and rose petals. More cherry and raspberries on the palate with some power and additional complexity. Tannin well integrated. Went well with both Estie's salmon and my chicken. Should remain good for a few more years. (2280 views) | | | Tasted by Ewhite30 on 2/28/2018: Decanted for 90 minutes. Lighter color in the glass though the nose started initially darker, with notes of blackberry, cinnamon and orange peel. On the palate the fruit turned red, with notes of red raspberry and spring flowers, mushroom and herbs. Lightly spiced too, though with air the wine took on a sour cherry note. Soft texture, light body - drinks very easily.
Our first of three, we liked it but didn't love it like other vintages from Soter. It has life left but I do wonder how soon the turn will happen, so we'll likely enjoy the last two in the next year to 18 months. (2623 views) | | | Tasted by Sourdough on 12/5/2017 & rated 92 points: Moderately pale reddish purple with slight brown at edge. Lovely nose of cherry with a hint of raspberry and spices. Smooth, silky mouth feel. Cherry dominates with a touch of raspberry. Tannins are integrated but evident. Long finish. Probably near its peak but good for several years. (2650 views) | | | Tasted by ravbik on 11/17/2017 & rated 93 points: Wonderful complex plush Pinot. Gorgeous bouquet. (2326 views) | | | Tasted by ravbik on 9/16/2017 & rated 93 points: Well balanced complex Pinot . First opens light , crisp and then aerated for one hour and really opens up with sour cherries, mild cola, toast and vanilla. (2272 views) | | | Tasted by BigTex22 on 4/21/2017 & rated 88 points: Second and final bottle. A bit of a disappointment, especially for a nearly $50 wine. Nothing technically wrong, but wine was one note with not much complexity. Medium bodied and a bit hot initially. I won't be buying again, but if you have one left, recommend holding to see if anything interesting develops. (2699 views) | | | Tasted by BigTex22 on 1/15/2017 & rated 91 points: Faint on the nose, light to medium fruit. Well balanced with a silky finish. Not a lot of complexity, but nice. Drink now and over the next few years. (2409 views) | | | Tasted by Salute on 1/1/2017 & rated 89 points: Brownish red brick color. Floral nose, tart fruit. Medium to soft tannins, berries, vanilla. Medium to short finish. Very nice, soft pinot. Feels more like a classic CA pinot rather than a more full bodied Willamette Valley pinot. Drink now, not much reason to hold. (2166 views) | | | Tasted by ravbik on 12/25/2016 & rated 92 points: Nice tart cherries, vanilla , cola and allspice. Mild tannins . Wonderful Pinot. Will have again in summer (2174 views) | | | Tasted by jmottern on 10/19/2016 & rated 91 points: A far different and much better wine than my last bottle. Nice nose hinted at the very satisfying blackberry, licorice and oak mixture to come. This is a good value wine from Soter. I will buy more. (2147 views) | | | Tasted by jmottern on 9/11/2016 flawed bottle: Previous bottle was very nice but this one was almost without taste. Winery shipped a replacement. (1912 views) | | | Tasted by pdadams66 on 4/23/2016 & rated 90 points: Impressive pinot noir. Has good classic fruit and supporting acidity. Drinks well now. (2210 views) | | | Tasted by Lazerlar on 12/27/2015 & rated 91 points: Let this one breath for 2 hours and was delighted with a very good wine but was hoping for a little more. (2592 views) | | | Tasted by jmottern on 11/29/2015 & rated 91 points: Dark red full body wine. good nose followed by a blend of blackberry and plumb fruit. Nice finish. This wine is drinking well now. (2620 views) | | | Tasted by Empirate on 11/13/2015 & rated 93 points: Terrific, I'm with the lovers on this one.
2 hours in the decanter was enough.
Ready to go but no rush. (2669 views) | | | Tasted by jmottern on 10/29/2015 & rated 88 points: Medium body dark red wine. Nose was faint which may have explained why the wine was not up to previous bottles. Fruit was nice but not impressive. (2438 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Allen Meadows
Burghound, October 2012, Issue #48
(Soter Vineyards Pinot Noir - Mineral Springs Ranch Villages Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, July/August 2012, IWC Issue #163
(Soter Vineyards Pinot Noir Mineral Ranch Springs Yamhill Carlton District) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (9/13/2012)
(Soter Pinot Noir Mineral Springs Ranch) Medium cherry red color; floral, tart cherry nose; tasty, floral, tart cherry palate; medium-plus finish 89+ points 89 points |
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| Soter Producer websitePinot 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.Mineral Springs Ranch On weinlagen-infoUSAAmerican 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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Willamette Valley Vintage Reviews
Yamhill-CarltonThe vineyards of the Yamhill-Carlton District were planted mostly in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. The primary soil of this area is called Willakenzie, named after the Willamette and McKenzie rivers. It is a sedimentary soil with a sandstone base rock. The sand content is quite high and the soil therefore very well drained. The sites are generally on the lower slopes of a volcanic ridge. Wines of the area possess aromas of red and black fruits, with added elements of cocoa, leather and fresh-turned earth. Acidity levels are generally lower than other regions, prompting these wines to be lush and agreeable in their youth.
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