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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.6 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 17 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Frisconights on 7/26/2017: It's way past it's prime. I left this in my cellar for years, oh well. (826 views) | | | Tasted by birdiefour on 2/27/2014: Tasty pinot noir but this bottle tasted as if I consumed it near the end of its life. Have 3 more, will see if bottle problem or vintage. (1548 views) | | | Tasted by cgrimes on 7/28/2012 & rated 91 points: Color crimson. Nose of black cherry, band aid, spice. Similar palate. Good acidity, velvety tannins. Better fruit and balance compared to the '07 Shea from Panther Creek. (2870 views) | | | Tasted by ardria on 2/18/2012: after a malbec...tasted off...got better but not what i remembered. Brenna and I polished this off and moved on the the Justin Isosceles. seemed very acidic - not scoring...would say 84 (2367 views) | | | Tasted by elise on 9/14/2011 & rated 87 points: High fruit acidity, rhubarb, cherry, strawberry palate, chalky texture, mild-medium tannin, not overly complex, mid-palate is more texture than fruit, relatively short astringent finish.
It is an '07 after all so it's not a bad wine for the vintage. The producer and vineyard are good, we've had both quite a lot in previous vintages and this particular wine is not a good representation of either. (2486 views) | | | Tasted by gripNsip on 1/20/2011 & rated 89 points: 2007 Shea vineyard comparative tasting (Willamette Wine Storage - Portland, OR): Red Pinot fruit but showing some metallic minerality and light floral notes. An interesting nose. The palate starts off with chalky mineral and cherries, nice floral/dried rose ends also show up later. The acids are on the stronger side with medium-strength, firm tannins. The depth of fruit here is really nice though and it is an outright more delicious wine than most of the other Shea's in the line-up. Medium length, ending cleanly. A very nice wine overall. (2327 views) | | | Tasted by subtlet on 1/20/2011 & rated 90 points: 2007 Shea Vineyard Tasting (Willamette Wine Storage - Portland, OR): Dark cherries show on the nose with a hint of chocolate cake and some grapefruit. That hits a lot of good bases for me as far as a nose goes! It's clean on the palate with a good burst of acid, and some great bright cherries. The tannins are gentle, and the ripping acidity dies fully on the finish leaving a hint of dust behind. Being a fan of acidic Pinot Noir, this works pretty well for me. 90- (3125 views) | | | Tasted by ardria on 12/31/2010 & rated 88 points: dried cherry to ripe cherry, ut not too fruity.tannins were clear, did not get a lot more...overall a tasty yummy pinot (1452 views) | | | Tasted by mpricher on 10/17/2010 & rated 86 points: Good read color, transparent with good shine. Nose very muted. Hardly any fruit or florals. Maybe some cherry and limestone.The flavor profile was very one-sided to me. Cherry lunden's or something along those lines. Maybe some mild hot stone action, or herbal notes. Really, I just felt this was somewhat watered down on the finish, and any residual flavor just evaporated in 15 seconds. Kind of a disappointment, and would not buy from this producer again. (1562 views) | | | Tasted by Hazeo on 3/24/2010 & rated 87 points: Single-vineyard and higher price point than the reserve, but I felt it was cut from the same cloth, albeit a little darker. Good but still felt one-dimensional to me. (1804 views) | | | Tasted by wetlandwino on 11/7/2009 & rated 89 points: A very nice pinot. (1789 views) | | | Tasted by RajivAyyangar on 9/16/2009 flawed bottle: R&R Marketing 2009 Gala (Atlantic City, NJ): slightly oxidized. Both bottles. med+ body. med+ oak. good acid. 78? 80? (4730 views) | | | Tasted by Colia on 4/1/2009 & rated 90 points: Shows very little of the volatile acid that seems to mark the 2007 vintage. Dark cherry nose, a bit hot, vanillins, stone fruit, and peach pits. Lovely velvet texture and ripe tannins. This isn't made for aging, and it's drinking wonderfully now. (1877 views) |
| Raptor Ridge Producer website
Scott and Annie Shull have nurtured Raptor Ridge for 26 years. From its infancy as a “garage” winery when they hosted tastings in their home to the clearing of their vineyard in 2000 and opening of the tasting room in 2010, Raptor Ridge is the story of a hand-grown winery built to share joy through connection to the land, the industry and the broader community.
Scott’s winegrowing vision is to cultivate quality, consistency, and intrigue – balancing simplicity of expression with layers of sensory complexity by crafting wines interesting to both the palate and mind. Raptor Ridge sources from our estate vineyard in the Chehalem Mountain AVA, Tuscowallame, plus a rich tapestry of select Willamette Valley sites – up to 12 in a given vintage spanning multiple sub-appellations in the region. These long-term partnerships with storied vineyards throughout the valley such as Meredith Mitchell, Temperance Hill, and Gran Moraine have given us more “ingredients” with which to blend and ultimately provide sensory complexity in our winemaking style.
Tuscowallame Vineyard is an 18-acre site planted to predominantly Pinot Noir plus one and a half acres of Grüner Veltliner. It is comprised of 13 separate blocks, each planted to different clones and rootstocks that address distinct soil characteristics. The word, Tuscowallame, is an indigenous word meaning “where the owls dwell.”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.Shea VineyardShea Vineyard was first planted to wine grapes in the late 1980s. Today Shea Vineyard is a 200-acre property with 140 planted acres. 135 of these acres are planted to Pinot noir vines and the balance is planted to Chardonnay.
http://www.sheawinecellars.com/vineyard/
The Shea vineyard is in the Yamhill-Carlton District just west of the Chehalem Valley. The fruit is sourced from three small blocks, one of which is planted to the Pommard clone, one to the Dijon 114 clone and the last to Dijon 777 clone. Soils are primarily of the Goodin and Melbourne type which are sedimentary in origin. The three blocks range in elevation from 450 to 600 feet and were planted in 1989. The wine from this vineyard has a complex array of aromas and flavors including black and red fruits, particularly blueberry, spice and earth. Approximately 725 cases are produced. The vineyard is owned by Dick and Deirdre Shea and managed by Javier Marin.
Shea Vineyard is a 200 acre vineyard in Yamhill County, Oregon, owned by Dick and Deidre Shea. It is, by almost universal account, the most highly regarded vineyard in Oregon.
Shea sells grapes to some of Oregon's best wineries, and the vineyard has a reputation for producing some of the best Pinot noirs in the world, from such winemakers as Ken Wright and Mike Etzel of Beaux Freres. Shea planted the original 100-acre vineyard in 1988 and 1989 on its own roots, but has been systematically replanting with grafted vines over the past few years in response to phylloxera.
Read more:http://www.northwest-wine.com/Shea-Wine-Cellars-Block-5-Pinot-noir.html#ixzz16KKRMLJHUSAAmerican 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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