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 Vintage2017 Label 1 of 56 
TypeRed
ProducerScott Kelley (web)
VarietyPinot Noir
Designationn/a
Vineyardn/a
CountryUSA
RegionOregon
SubRegionn/a
AppellationOregon
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Drinking window: Drink between 2019 and 2026 (based on 10 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 87.7 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 16 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by vdv115 on 1/5/2022 & rated 89 points: This is a fruit bomb in a good way. Nice earthy tones. Easy drinking with or without food. Excellent PN. Great finish. (898 views)
 Tasted by MattNihi on 5/8/2020 & rated 91 points: Very fruit forward, very slight sweetness but well balanced with earthy notes. Super long finish. (2362 views)
 Tasted by shifter on 12/12/2019: Extremely pleasant and drinkable. Light and fresh.
Nose: tart red fruit, wildflower, honey, charcoal
Palate: juicy and soft, light, pomegranate, underripe strawberry, cinnamon, anise, ash (3255 views)
 Tasted by tmaher029 on 10/19/2019 & rated 86 points: This wine needed to open up and required about 30 minutes. It was light and went well with shrimp parm. It was smooth enough and pleasant on a quiet Friday night by the fire. (3251 views)
 Tasted by WinePT on 4/21/2019 & rated 87 points: Opened up over time developing a mild richness. From magnum. (3653 views)
 Tasted by iamandyc on 4/7/2019 & rated 87 points: Not a bad little pinot for a midweek dinner. QPR was great as it was a Naked Wines freebee. Quaffer but still well made with lighter body and good acidity. Nice notes of cola within the dark cherry fruit. (3034 views)
 Tasted by iseedarkness on 3/12/2019 & rated 78 points: Very light in color and flavor. Honestly, if I didn’t open and pour directly from the bottle, I’d question if it’d been watered down (1667 views)
 Tasted by Richard123 on 2/28/2019 & rated 88 points: Nice enough, fairly representative PN from Oregon... (1010 views)
 Tasted by Jeff E on 2/13/2019 & rated 88 points: Lighter than usual Pinot Noir (880 views)
 Tasted by DomenicB on 2/8/2019 & rated 94 points: Buy again (596 views)

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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.

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