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Willamette Valley Oregon Trip 4 & 1/2 Days
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Tasted Monday, July 29, 2013 - Sunday, August 4, 2013 by rocknroller with 1,250 views
Introduction
This was a fabulous trip with 4 plus great days of tasting followed by another 4 days on the coast. The trip was fun and educational. The highlights certainly were the time spent with the gracious Mark Vlossak of St. Innocent and the evening tasting with Tom and Deb Mortimer of Le Cadeau. Along the way there were many many outstanding wines and great meals. Too many to single out.
Vintage notes: 2010 really looks good, 2011 depending on the winemaker may be showing well or still need time ala the 2007 vintage. The 2009's were a mixed bag, from some they showed quite well, but from others the hotter vintage proved to be problematic.
Flight 2 - Domaine Serene (6 Notes)
Flight 3 - Brick House (5 Notes)
2011 Brick House Chardonnay Cascadia 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge
(7/29/2013)
Pale gold color. Nose of root vegetables, earthy, white blossoms, citrus. The palate is light bodied, crisp, pear, citrus
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2011 Brick House Gamay Noir Ribbon Ridge 87 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge
(7/29/2013)
Medium red color. Neutral French oak. Has a nice fruity nose, strawberry, berry, pepper. The palate is a bit thin, tannic, dry, berry.
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2011 Brick House Pinot Noir Les Dijonnais Ribbon Ridge 87 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge
(7/29/2013)
Light red color. Spice, earth, very tight nose, cherry. The palate is light bodied, a tad thin mid, cherry, round tannins. Liked many of the 2011's we tasted, I suspect this will need a year plus to come around. 87(+)pts.
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2011 Brick House Pinot Noir Cuvée du Tonnelier 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge
(7/29/2013)
Medium red color. Pretty, nice fruit, cherry, lighter style, balanced and elegant. Interestingly, I found this open and ready compared to the Les Dijonnais. 90+pts.
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2011 Brick House Pinot Noir Evelyn's 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge
(7/29/2013)
This one is a 50:50 mix of Pommard and Dijon clones. Bright medium ruby red color. Nice minerality, red fruits, bright red fruits, ripe berries, light body, elegant, nice tannins and good length.
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Flight 4 - Trisaetum (8 Notes)
2012 Trisaetum Dry Riesling Coast Range Estate 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton
(7/29/2013)
Pale gold color. Lovely fruit, nectarines, peach, citrus, very aromatic. Balanced and lovely. .7%RS 90-91pts.
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2012 Trisaetum Riesling Coast Range Estate 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton
(7/29/2013)
2%RS. Pale gold color. Peach, citrus, nice. A tad sweet, but pretty nice.
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2011 Trisaetum Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 87 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/29/2013)
Medium red color. Nose exceeds palate. N: subtle earth, red and blue fruit, mineral. The palate shows red and black fruit, woody, spice, tannin, some heat.
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2011 Trisaetum Pinot Noir Artist Series No. 15 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/29/2013)
Dijon clone 115. Medium red color. 60-100cs. Mushroom, truffle, dark cherry, nice tannins, nice structure, medium plus finish.
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2011 Trisaetum Pinot Noir Artist Series No. 18 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/29/2013)
Pommard clones. Dark red color. Earthy, darker fruits, oak spice nose. Drinking very young, wood spice, dark fruit palate. Love the earth on the nose. 88(+)pts.
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2011 Trisaetum Pinot Noir Wichmann Dundee Estate 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/29/2013)
Ready, supple, elegant, great nose, nice, ripe mixed berries.
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2010 Trisaetum Pinot Noir Estates Reserve 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/29/2013)
50:50 Ribbon Ridge and Coast Estate. Smoky, savory, mushroom, ripe berries, cherry, nice concentration, balanced. Really nice, 92+pts.
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2007 Trisaetum Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/29/2013)
Meaty, savory, spicy, cherry, oak, made with new oak barrels.
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Flight 5 - Archery Summit (8 Notes)
2011 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Premier Cuvée 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/29/2013)
Dark red color. Blend of all 6 vineyards. Nice, medium body, spices, rich, darker cherry fruit.
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2011 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Renegade Ridge Estate 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/29/2013)
Dark red color. Nicely layered, feminine, young, nice, full bodied pinot, dark berry fruits, oak. 90+ to 91pts.
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2011 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Looney Vineyard 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge
(7/29/2013)
Very dark red color. Nice, earthy, deep and dark fruit, black cherry, blackberry, vanilla, perfumed, red currant, oak. This was showing young and at times had some heat and firm tannins. Like a lot of '11's this needs a little time, but is promising.
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2011 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Arcus Estate 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/29/2013)
Very dark red color. Dark fruits, ripe, fruit forward, bright, nice tannins, black cherry, cherry cola, spice.
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2010 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Archery Summit Estate 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/29/2013)
Dark red color. Earthy, cedar, rich, perfumed, red currant and red cherry, spices, round, velvety tannin, nice finish and drinking well now.
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2011 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Archer's Edge 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/29/2013)
No notes.
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2010 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Red Hills Estate 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/29/2013)
Dark red color. Brooding dark fruits of cassis, blackberry, roasted meat, and a bit smoky, brown sugar. Very different from the others. 90+pts.
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2010 Archery Summit Vireton Pinot Noir Rosé 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/29/2013)
Fairly deep color. Fresh, watermelon, citrus.
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Flight 6 - Argyle (4 Notes)
2009 Argyle Vintage Brut 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/29/2013)
Light gold color. PN59%/C41%. Bright, pear, apple, lemon, nice balance, deft minerality. Excellent.
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2009 Argyle Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs Knudsen Vineyard Julia Lee's Block 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/29/2013)
Pale gold color. Fine bead, pear, white blossoms, quince, mineral, crisp, refreshing. Nice finish.
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2009 Argyle Chardonnay Nuthouse 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/29/2013)
Light gold color. Toasted, nutty, butter, creamy texture, citrus, peach.
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2010 Argyle Pinot Noir Black Brut 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/29/2013)
Dark purple color, fun, refreshing, just a tad of sweetness, dark berries, minerals.
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Flight 7 - Dinner at Nick's Italian (1 Note)
2009 Thomas Pinot Noir Dundee Hills 93 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/29/2013)
Had with the tasting menu at Nick's Italian in McMinnville. If I can ever find my notes on this, I'll add them, but from memory it was delightfully floral, violets, red and blue fruits, nice perfume, medium body and some sour cherry on the palate as well. Provocative finish. Very complex, seemed to change quite a bit.
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Flight 9 - Evening Land (6 Notes)
2010 Evening Land Vineyards Chardonnay Edna Valley 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Edna Valley
(7/30/2013)
Very nice roundness, lemon, crisp and clean, medium finish. Quite nice.
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2010 Evening Land Vineyards Saint-Romain Blanc 87 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Saint-Romain
(7/30/2013)
Ok, simple, light, a bit tropical.
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2011 Evening Land Vineyards Gamay Noir Celebration Seven Springs Vineyard 87 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(7/30/2013)
Medium red/purple color. Decent, fruity, a bit thin, tannic, might improve a bit.
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2010 Evening Land Vineyards Pinot Noir Seven Springs Vineyard 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(7/30/2013)
Medium red color. Great nose, earthy, rich, perfumed, cherry, berry. The palate is deep and textured, layers, dark red cherry, berry, spice, long finish. Great to see that Seven Springs is in good hands.
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2010 Evening Land Vineyards Pinot Noir La Source Seven Springs Vineyard 93 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(7/30/2013)
Takes the Seven Springs to another level higher. Still that gorgeous nose, but the depth is even greater and the finish has even more persistence. Long, rich, layered. Loved it. Drinking well today, this bottle had been opened late the day before.
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2010 Evening Land Vineyards Pinot Noir Red Queen Seven Springs Vineyard 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(7/30/2013)
Didn't take detailed notes on this, excellent, but it was not showing as well as the other 2010 Seven Springs offerings today. Needs more time. This is a vintage and barrel selection wine. 91(+)pts.
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Flight 10 - Le Cadeau Tasting Room (6 Notes)
2010 Aubichon Pinot Noir 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/30/2013)
Nice entry level wine, lighter color, bright, cherry, earth, loam, medium body. Medium finish.
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2009 Aubichon Pinot Noir Reserve 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/30/2013)
This was delightful! Bright red fruits on the nose, cherry, earthy mushroom. The palate shows complexity and depth, nice mid palate, darker fruits, darker cherry, lush and textured, integrated, very long finish. 92+pts.
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2009 Le Cadeau Pinot Noir Rocheux 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/30/2013)
Well I guess you could say that some time has served this wine well, it was excellent, a huge step up from a year and a half ago. Medium red color. Red fruits on the nose, raspberry, minerals, earthy, spices. The palate is deep and refined, minerals, earth, darker berries, medium plus finish.
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2010 Le Cadeau Pinot Noir Diversite 93 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/30/2013)
Dark red color. Stunning nose, deep and earthy, damp, mushroom, smoky, red berries, cherry, minerals. The palate rocks literally with crushed rock, dark cherry, raspberry, earthy, savory, deep and very elegant, very long finish. One of the wines of the trip 93+pts.
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2010 Le Cadeau Pinot Noir Rocheux 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/30/2013)
Even better than the '09 is the '10 Rocheux. Gorgeous red fruits on the nose, damp earth, minerals, spice. The palate delivers even more depth and a longer finish, black cherry, tart, cranberry.
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2010 Le Cadeau Pinot Noir Côte Est 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/30/2013)
This was a pop and pour, thanks Brian! No detailed notes, but showing well right out of the gate. 91-92pts.
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Flight 11 - Bethel Heights (9 Notes)
2011 Bethel Heights Unoaked Chardonnay 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(7/30/2013)
Light gold color, lighter body, crisp, grapefruit, lychee, citrus.
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2011 Bethel Heights Chardonnay 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/30/2013)
Apple, lemon, restrained oak. Medium finish.
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2011 Bethel Heights Riesling 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/30/2013)
Tart, grapefruit, mild fusil, tart, dry, medium finish. Nicely done.
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2011 Bethel Heights Gewürztraminer 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Southern Oregon, Rogue Valley
(7/30/2013)
Pale gold color. Nice aromatics, not overly pungent, floral, herbs, tropical.
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2010 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Flat Block 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(7/30/2013)
This was really nice, medium bright ruby red color. Ripe cherry, berry, spice, soft and supple, elegant, nice tannins, good length on the finish.
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2010 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Southeast Block 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(7/30/2013)
This was a bit more tannic than the Flat Block, dried herbs, spice, red raspberry, needs a little more time to evolve but looks promising. 90(+)pts.
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2010 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir West Block 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(7/30/2013)
Medium dark red color. Wädenswil clone. Darker fruits, black cherry, black raspberry, spice, briar, damp earth. Excellent. 91+pts.
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2009 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir West Block 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(7/30/2013)
Dark red color. Earthy, dry, spicy, briary, mineral, firmer tannins. This has a nice nose, but the palate while nicely textured gives way to sharper edges on the finish that detract. I'm not sure that this will round much more. 88-89pts.
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2009 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Libertine 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(7/30/2013)
Medium dark red color. More masculine is character, ripe and lush, darer fruits, much better than the '09 West Block.
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Flight 12 - Cristom (6 Notes)
2012 Cristom Pinot Gris Estate 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(7/30/2013)
Light gold color. full ML and rests on lees, 1000cs. This nice, good body, very crisp, clean and well balanced, orchard fruit. 89+pts.
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2011 Cristom Pinot Noir Mt. Jefferson Cuvée 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(7/30/2013)
Medium red color. Cherry, dried berry, cherry cola, spice, firm tannins, a bit on the green side. May improve a bit with a year or too of age. 88-89pts.
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2011 Cristom Pinot Noir Eileen Vineyard
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(7/30/2013)
Young. Needs time. Impression 89(+)pts.
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2011 Cristom Pinot Noir Jessie Vineyard
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(7/30/2013)
Showing better than the Eileen, but also tight and firm right now. Deeper and longer on the palate. Give this at least a year. Impression 89-90pts.
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2011 Cristom Pinot Noir Marjorie Vineyard
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(7/30/2013)
Another wine that was not willing to cooperate much. Disjointed and grippy. I'm giving the 2011 Cristom lineup the benefit of the doubt that these will all improve given the opportunity to mature in bottle as has been seen with some of the cooler vintages in particular. Current impression is 88pts.
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2010 Cristom Pinot Noir Sommers Reserve 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/30/2013)
Now here's what we're looking for, open and round, nice earthiness, raspberry, floral, lush with fine tannins, long finish
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Flight 13 - St. Innocent with Mark Vlossak (10 Notes)
2012 St. Innocent Pinot Noir Œil de Perdrix Temperance Hill Vineyard 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/30/2013)
Very pale salmon color. Off dry, but finishes fairly dry, ripe berries, a bit of sweetness on the front end. Very nice summer sipper and a good value. We really enjoyed this one.
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2011 St. Innocent Pinot Blanc Freedom Hill Vineyard 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/30/2013)
Pale gold, dry, orchard fruits, lemon, mineral, white flowers, light and crisp, follows through well. Always a solid value.
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2011 St. Innocent Chardonnay Dijon Clone Freedom Hill Vineyard 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/30/2013)
Light gold color. Nice mineral driven chard with good acid, stone fruits, stones, less wood, fairly bright on the palate with a crisp and clean finish and nice texture. Just a great versatile chard at a nice tariff.
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2011 St. Innocent Pinot Noir Vitae Springs Vineyard 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/30/2013)
Medium red color. Floral, red fruits, bright palate, nice acid and lovely red fruit with good depth and persistence.
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2011 St. Innocent Pinot Noir Temperance Hill Vineyard 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(7/30/2013)
Medium dark red color. Typically one of my favorites from Mark's lineup, the 2011 does not disappoint with a great floral nose, ripe red raspberry, cherry and spices. The palate has that lush mouthfeel with round tannins and zesty acidity balancing the red and darker red fruits. Given the youth this may be even better down the road.
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2011 St. Innocent Pinot Noir Zenith Vineyard 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(7/30/2013)
Showing cinnamon, spice, dark cherries, on the nose followed with bright, but darker berry fruits and minerals, underbrush and exotic spice on the palate. 91+pts.
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2011 St. Innocent Pinot Noir Justice Vineyard 93 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(7/30/2013)
The Justice was another honey showing a high toned perfume with florals, spice and bright red fruit. The palate offers the typical power and concentration of Justice as well as the velvety textures. The palate finishes long with lush lingering fruit and spices. 92+ to 93pts.
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2011 St. Innocent Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton
(7/30/2013)
TheShea was drinking quite well given its youth, showing off the telltale dark fruits, smoke, and spice on thenose. the palate brings power with ripe cherry and cola notes along with black raspberry preserves. the tannins have a little grip, but are round. 92(+)pts.
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2011 St. Innocent Pinot Noir Momtazi Vineyard 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, McMinnville
(7/30/2013)
Very dark red color. Always a bigger wine the '11 is no different. Vanilla, dark red fruits, full body, big, slightly candied, rich, firm tannins and long. Mark says the '12 looks to be the best Momtazi ever which would be high praise.
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2011 St. Innocent Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/30/2013)
Didn't get a lot of notes here. Tannins were rather firm, but this kept expanding in the glass and had a long finish.
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Flight 14 - Witness Tree (7 Notes)
2010 Witness Tree Vineyard Pinot Gris Stand Sure Vineyard 87 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/30/2013)
This was pretty good at 10 bucks, nothing special, but a decent QPR with some nice tropical fruits.
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2011 Witness Tree Vineyard Dolcetto Remari Rosato Stand Sure Vineyard 86 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/30/2013)
Crisp and clean, nice array of fruit aromas, strawberry and cherry, a bit thin.
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2011 Witness Tree Vineyard Pinot Noir 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/30/2013)
This is the "Estate" bottling. Darker fruits, firm dry tannins, needs more time.
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2009 Witness Tree Vineyard Pinot Noir Vintage Select 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/30/2013)
This seemed a little on the stewy side to me, more plum and raisin and stewed cherry fruit, spices, oak.
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2009 Witness Tree Vineyard Pinot Noir Hanson 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/30/2013)
This showed the best of the bunch, nicely balanced, strawberry, earth, leather, floral on the nose and palate, fairly elegant.
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2009 Witness Tree Vineyard Sweet Signe 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/30/2013)
Interesting blend of Chard, Viognier, and Pinot Blanc done as a faux ice wine. Bright nose with floral elements and lots of apricot and tropical fruits on the nose and palate. Lacks a bit of balance to carry off the sweetness.
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2009 Witness Tree Vineyard Viognier 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/30/2013)
This was nice, floral and aromatic with nice fruit and good balance. 89+pts.
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Flight 16 - Sokol Blosser (8 Notes)
NV Sokol Blosser Evolution 16th Edition 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/30/2013)
This was a pretty fun wine on a sunny deck. Tropical, fresh, sweet.
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2012 Sokol Blosser Pinot Gris 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/31/2013)
Pale gold color, citrus, grapefruit, crisp and fresh. Very good energy and depth on the palate.
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2012 Sokol Blosser Estate Rosé of Pinot Noir 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/31/2013)
Medium pink color. Another refreshing wine, melon, grapefruit, citrus, lively. Clean finish. 89+pts.
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2010 Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir Dundee Hills 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/31/2013)
Lovely spices, floral, dry earth, sage. The palate is on the lighter side, but shows nice depth of red fruits, spice, mineral. Nose is outstanding and exceeds the palate.
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2009 Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir Dundee Hills 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/31/2013)
The '09 is more masculine in character than the '10, bigger, more tannins, dry earth, cherry and cola with spice.
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2010 Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir Estate Cuvée Dundee Hills 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/31/2013)
This was quite tasty, earth, elegant, balanced, great berry notes, mineral.
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2009 Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir Goosepen Block 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/31/2013)
This had a nice mix of spices, earth, tobacco, and cherries with nice balance. Smooth texture.
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2010 Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir Big Tree Block 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/31/2013)
Certainly the biggest of the bunch, nice nose, fairly round, more spice, but still not over the top, black cherry, darker. 91+pts.
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Flight 17 - Antica Terra (4 Notes)
2011 Antica Terra Pinot Noir Rosé Erratica 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/31/2013)
Medium cherry red color. Very floral with bright cherry on the nose. the palate has abundant fruit and nice acid. this was very good and probably has some upside, but it is at a crazy price point
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2011 Antica Terra Pinot Noir Ceras 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/31/2013)
Well with a label this classy, you knew it had to be good right? right? ok, well maybe not, but in this case, it really is. Very nice, extremely elegant, soft and plush, lovely and lingering finish. Filled with bright red fruit and a perfume of rose hips. 92+pts.
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2011 Antica Terra Pinot Noir Botanica 93 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/31/2013)
A wow wine, this really impresses, intense on the palate and the nose, deeply layered, minerals, black cherry, earthy, floral, the palate is elegant and caressing. Very long finish. And this is just a baby, who knows where this might go...
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2009 Lillian Winery Syrah 93 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County
(7/31/2013)
I have to say I was really impressed by this wine. I was not expecting it to be so open and enjoyable at this point. But it was quite remarkable, I don't often describe Syrah as elegant, but I find myself using that term for almost all of Maggie's wines in this tasting. This was elegant, pretty, dark fruits, blackberry, juicy plum, vanilla, graphite, minerals, and allspice. What an alluring way to finish the tasting. 93+(+)pts.
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Flight 18 - White Rose (3 Notes)
2010 White Rose Estate Pinot Noir Luciole Vineyard 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Chehalem Mountains
(7/30/2013)
Not a lot of notes, cedar, astringent, a bit longer on the finish. Time may help this.
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2011 White Rose Estate Pinot Noir Guillen Vineyard 87 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/30/2013)
95% whole cluster. Cinnamon, tart red fruit, stemmy, not very giving. Young, but I don't have a lot much confidence this is going to be much better. 87-88pts.
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2011 White Rose Estate Pinot Noir Anderson Family Vineyard 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/31/2013)
This one finally was a winner; nice, round and full bodied, layered, ripe dark fruits, nice ripe tannins.
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Flight 19 - Domaine Drouhin (3 Notes)
2011 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Chardonnay Arthur 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/31/2013)
Light gold color. Tropical nose with pear, pineapple, lighter body, clean and balanced, medium plus finish. 90+ to 91pts.
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2011 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/31/2013)
Love the nose on this wine, but it far exceeds the palate. The nose shows roses, dust, dried earth, perfume, strawberry. The palate is woody, tannic, red fruits, cherry finish. Maybe this will settle down.
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2009 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir Laurène 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/31/2013)
Brickish red color. Spicy, dry, tart, darker red fruits, cherry, minerals.
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Flight 20 - Stoller (5 Notes)
2012 Stoller Chardonnay 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/31/2013)
Light gold color. Nose has peach, pear, hints of strawberry, floral. Very nice and light-medium body with crisp ripe pear and peach notes. Clean and refreshing. 90+pts.
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2011 Stoller Chardonnay Reserve 87 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/31/2013)
Quite dry, oaky, citrus.
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2012 Stoller Tempranillo Estate Exclusive 86 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/31/2013)
Tart, citrus, a little peach and some strawberry. Interesting.
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2010 Stoller Pinot Noir JV Estate 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/31/2013)
JV-Junior Vines: 2001 and younger. Screw cap. Bright red color. Cherry nose with bing cherry palate, tart, prominent acids, fruity. 87-88pts.
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2009 Stoller Pinot Noir SV Estate Dundee Hills 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/31/2013)
SV: Senior Vines, 2000 and older. Nice nose. Bigger palate, darker, heavier, spicy, firm tannins, underbrush. Young.
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Flight 21 - Alexana (4 Notes)
2012 Alexana Riesling Revana Vineyard 86 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/31/2013)
This was a little too sweet for my taste, lacking the overall balance. Peach and some mineral.
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2012 Alexana Pinot Gris Revana Vineyard 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/31/2013)
Considerably better than the Riesling, showing better acid and balance overall. Nice crisp palate with pear and apple. Nicely textured with a medium finish.
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2009 Alexana Pinot Noir Signature 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/31/2013)
This was rather rich and dense. Nose shows spices, briar, black cherry. the palate is concentrated, black cherry, spicy, oak, again some heat at the end. 89-90pts.
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2010 Alexana Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/31/2013)
The clear winner was the Shea . Splendid nose with musty earth, leather, sandalwood. the palate is dense and savory, black cherry and dark berries, leather, smoke, silky tannins. 92+pts.
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Flight 22 - Le Cadeau: At the Vineyard with Tom & Deb Mortimer (5 Notes)
2010 Le Cadeau Pinot Noir Diversite 93 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/31/2013)
This confirms my earlier tasting. This is gorgeous, a wonderful purity on the nose, ripe berries, spices and an awesome earthiness. the palate is impeccably balanced, ripe black cherry, briar, berries, spice and has a very long finish. 93+pts easily.
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2010 Le Cadeau Pinot Noir Équinoxe 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/31/2013)
Another delightfully good 2010 is the Equinoxe. This has damp earth, rich cherry fruit with red currant and spices. The palate is elegant, rich, with layers of cherry and currants buoyed by nice acids and silky tannins. Another long finish.
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2010 Le Cadeau Pinot Noir Rocheux 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/31/2013)
Making this a trifecta of 2010's, the Rocheux follows up the previous tasting with almost identical notes. Bright red fruits on the nose with earth and spice. The palate again is tart, black cherry, cranberry, earth, layered. Medium plus finish.
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2010 Aubichon Pinot Noir Reserve 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/31/2013)
Made from 40-50% Estate Le Cadeau fruit and the rest from Vista Hills in the Dundee Hills and Armstrong Vineyard in Ribbon Ridge. Still shows great earth notes, deep and layered, darker fruits with vanilla and a lush finish. All of the 2010's from Le Cadeau and Aubichon are just outstanding. 92+pts.
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2009 Le Cadeau Pinot Noir Côte Est 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/31/2013)
I didn't get much for notes on this. 20% whole cluster, 100% new oak. Very nice, cherry, some toast and smoke.
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Flight 23 - Dinner at Joel Palmer House, Dayton, OR (1 Note)
2009 Cristom Pinot Noir Marjorie Vineyard 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(7/31/2013)
From 375ml. Medium dark red color. Drank with dinner at Joel Palmer House. Nose has a sweet streak, allspice, red fruits, cinnamon, minerals. The palate has tart red fruits, round tannins, allspice, minerals and a medium plus finish. The nose exceeds the palate, but the palate is quite nice also. 91+pts.
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Flight 25 - Bergstrom (7 Notes)
2011 Bergström Chardonnay Sigrid 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(8/1/2013)
We had the pleasure of getting the very last pours of 2011 Sigrid from the winery. This was outstanding showing a bright nose with lemon, citrus, pear, and mineral. the palate is bright and lively with tangy acid, medium body, lifted, lemon, pear, apple. 92+pts.
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2011 Bergström Chardonnay Old Stones 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(8/1/2013)
For an "everyday chard" this pretty good stuff. A nice mix of oak, minerals, and citrus fruits. 89+pts.
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2011 Bergström Pinot Noir Cumberland Reserve 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(8/1/2013)
Blend of all 5 vineyards. Medium ruby red color. Nice nose, earthy and pungent, black raspberry, black cherry, spicy but balanced, long finish.
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2011 Bergström Pinot Noir de Lancellotti 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Chehalem Mountains
(8/1/2013)
This was drinking a little younger, more wood, spice, and tannins. the nose shows some florals and there is nice fruit here too. Give this a year plus.
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2011 Bergström Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton
(8/1/2013)
Perfumed nose, sweet ripe fruits, dark red fruit. the palate is deep and ripe with cherry, black cherry, dark berry, firm tannins, mineral, smoke, young, long. Another nice bottle of Shea.
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2011 Bergström Pinot Noir Temperance Hill 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(8/1/2013)
Ruby red color. Earthy, mushroom, musty, ripe berries, bright, nice texture. Medium finish. 91+ to 92pts.
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2011 Bergström Pinot Noir Le Pré du Col Vineyard 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge
(8/1/2013)
Red fruit nose, darker palate, earthy, minerals, tannins are firm. This needs a bit of time.
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Flight 26 - Adelsheim (6 Notes)
2011 Adelsheim Chardonnay Caitlin's Reserve 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(8/1/2013)
Very fruity, citrus, minerals, very crisp, long.
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2010 Adelsheim Pinot Noir Elizabeth's Reserve 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Chehalem Mountains
(8/1/2013)
Medium dark red color. 12 vineyard blend form 4 AVA's, mostly estate fruit. Interesting spices, mostly red fruits with some darker fruits on the palate, a little green edge on the palate, oak, lingering finish. This likely benefits from some more cellar time
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2010 Adelsheim Pinot Noir Ribbon Springs 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge
(8/1/2013)
No detailed notes, 100% pommard, firm tannins, subdued overall. Not showing.
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2010 Adelsheim Pinot Noir Calkins Lane Vineyard 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Chehalem Mountains
(8/1/2013)
Pretty nice overall, a bit green/stemmy, firm tannins, young.
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2010 Adelsheim Pinot Noir Temperance Hill 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(8/1/2013)
Lush, full, and nicely textured, nice fruit, vibrant palate, berries, long, spicy, young. 91+(+)pts.
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2010 Adelsheim Pinot Noir Bryan Creek Vineyard 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Chehalem Mountains
(8/1/2013)
Very structured and tannic, darker fruits, needs some time.
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Flight 27 - Beaux Freres (5 Notes)
2011 Beaux Frères Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(8/1/2013)
Bright fruit, raspberry, cherry, allspice. Tart cherry palate, tart berry, minerals, spice, lively, medium plus finish.
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2011 Beaux Frères Pinot Noir Beaux Frères Vineyard 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge
(8/1/2013)
Very dark red color. Very nice, cranberry, cherry, spice. Medium body, deep fruit, layered, sous bois.
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2009 Beaux Frères Pinot Noir Beaux Frères Vineyard 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge
(8/1/2013)
This was a second opportunity to taste this wine in the last 8 weeks. Definitely catches one's attention. A bit murky, dark red color. Drinking really well, perfumed, brighter fruit, cherries, fuller body, balanced, earth, long lingering finish. this was open and ready. 92+pts.
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2008 Beaux Frères Pinot Noir Beaux Frères Vineyard 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge
(8/1/2013)
Earthy, spices, round, berry, cherry, red licorice, velvety.
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2007 Beaux Frères Pinot Noir Beaux Frères Vineyard 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge
(8/1/2013)
My favorite of the BF-BF trio was the 2007. Fresh and gorgeous, lovely purity, bright raspberry, damp earth, leather, elegant, integrated tannins. 92+pts.
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Flight 28 - Ken Wright (6 Notes)
2011 Ken Wright Pinot Blanc Willamette Valley 87 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(8/1/2013)
Heavy grapefruit, tart, a bit heavy handed and one dimensional.
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2010 Ken Wright Chardonnay Celilo Vineyard 88 Points
USA, Oregon/Washington, Columbia Gorge
(8/1/2013)
This was a bit overtly tart and acidic with citrus fruit and a sharper finish.
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2009 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(8/1/2013)
Sweet fruit, but very tart and acidic, tannins and oak dominate. Whole cluster. Hopefully this goes somewhere with age. The '09 vintage scares me from a number of producers.
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2009 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Guadalupe Vineyard 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(8/1/2013)
Tart, cranberry, briary, lingering, cedar, tart red fruits.
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2009 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Nysa Vineyard 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(8/1/2013)
Spice, wood shavings, darker fruit, dry tannins, woody, spicy, intense finish.
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2009 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Canary Hill Vineyard 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(8/1/2013)
tart, dry, tannic, bing cherry, heat. Another disappointment.
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Flight 29 - Penner-Ash (6 Notes)
2012 Penner-Ash Viognier 90 Points
USA, Oregon
(8/1/2013)
Lovely aromatics, peaches, floral, nice fruits. The palate is crisp, tart citrus, peach. Impressive. 90+pts.
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2012 Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Roséo 87 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(8/1/2013)
Strawberry, fresh, light dry earth, pleasant. 87-88pts.
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2011 Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(8/1/2013)
Dark red color. Earthy, deep and layered, bright fruit, cherry, cola.
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2011 Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Dussin Vineyard 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(8/1/2013)
Dark red color. Ripe fruit, long finish, bold, currants, dark berry, vanilla, firm and dusty, briary. Very good.
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2011 Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Élevée Vineyard 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(8/1/2013)
Black cherry, dense, layered, deep, medium grain tannins, berry, medium plus finish.
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2010 Penner-Ash Syrah 91 Points
USA, Oregon
(8/1/2013)
Dark garnet red color. Meaty, smoky, savory, blackberry, black cherry, pepper. Balanced well.
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Flight 30 - Eyrie (4 Notes)
2010 The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(8/1/2013)
From a blend of the 4 estate vineyards. Light color, earthy and damp, red fruit, floral, P: white pepper, spice, red fruits, balanced, feminine, elegant. 91+pts.
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2010 The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir Black Cap 90 Points
USA, Oregon
(8/1/2013)
Slightly darker color, medium red. sweeter on the nose, cherry, blueberry, spices. P: sour cherry, spicy, more tannins, sour red fruit.
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1999 The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir South Block Reserve 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(8/1/2013)
Medium red-orange color. This was from a big vintage. The fruit is more lively and energetic vs the '86, perfumed, caramel, sandalwood, spices, cherry, high toned, mineral. What a treat.
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1986 The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir Reserve 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(8/1/2013)
Orange-brick red medium color. Red currants and cranberry, light, gorgeous, tart fruit, dried berry, leather, still decent acid, holding up well. 91+pts.
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Flight 31 - Day 5 Willamette Valley: 8/2/13 Trying to get out of Town!
All good things must come to an end, but we had a hard time not stopping on the way out of Dodge.
Flight 32 - Chehalem (10 Notes)
2010 Chehalem Pinot Gris Reserve 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(8/2/2013)
Really nice wine with citrus, pear, mineral, apple, nuts. Builds through the mid-palate and just explodes on the finish. Probably the best PG of the trip. 91+pts.
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2011 Chehalem Riesling Corral Creek 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Chehalem Mountains
(8/2/2013)
Alsatian style Riesling, 1.9% RS. Hi toned grapefruit and citrus, tart, fleshy, sweet, with subtle petrol. Not really my style.
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2010 Chehalem Chardonnay Ian's Reserve Stoller Vineyard 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(8/2/2013)
38% new oak, full ML. Citrus, apple, medium body, pear, spices, oak. Well done.
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2010 Chehalem Chardonnay Ian's Reserve Stoller Vineyard 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(8/2/2013)
Toasted almonds, citrus, subtle apple notes.
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2010 Chehalem Pinot Noir Stoller Vineyard 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(8/2/2013)
Nice nose, bright fruit, cherry, spice, soft texture, long finish. Nicely integrated.
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2010 Chehalem Pinot Noir Corral Creek 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Chehalem Mountains
(8/2/2013)
Red fruits abound, strawberry, cherry, raspberrries, tart, mice depth and vibrancy, another long finish. 91+ to 92pts.
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2010 Chehalem Pinot Noir Ridgecrest Vineyards 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge
(8/2/2013)
Darker color, black raspberry, black cherry, deep berries, velvety texture, really glides across the palate. Very long and well balanced. Fine grain tannins, a touch of sour fruit on the palate. 92+pts.
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2010 Chehalem Pinot Noir Ridgecrest Vineyards 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge
(8/2/2013)
Darker color, black raspberry, black cherry, deep berries, velvety texture, really glides across the palate. Very long and well balanced. Fine grain tannins, a touch of sour fruit on the palate. 92+pts to 93pts.
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2007 Chehalem Pinot Noir Ridgecrest Vineyards 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge
(8/2/2013)
Some bricking, herbal and earthy, light body, cranberry, cherry, herbal and green tannins.
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2010 Chehalem Pinot Noir Reserve Ridgecrest Vineyards 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge
(8/2/2013)
Very elegant, distinctive, floral, black cherry, subtle spice notes, cola, silky and fresh. This was WOTF by a hair over the regular Ridgecrest. 92+ to 93 pts.
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Flight 33 - Roco (5 Notes)
2011 Purple Hands Pinot Noir Stoller Vineyard 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(8/2/2013)
no notes. screw cap.
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2011 Roco Pinot Noir 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(8/2/2013)
Medium dark red color. Dark, tart, black cherry, heat on the palate.
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2011 Roco Pinot Noir Marsh Estate Vineyard 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton
(8/2/2013)
Yamhill-Carlton. Vanilla, sweet nose, cherry, candied on the palate, nice acid, cherry.
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2011 Roco Pinot Noir Clawson Creek Vineyard 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton
(8/2/2013)
no notes. 88+pts.
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2009 Roco Pinot Noir Private Stash 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Chehalem Mountains
(8/2/2013)
Wit's End. Vanilla, ripe, sweet, plum, cherry pie, licorice, slightly stewed fruit on the palate. Complex and deeper, also shows some heat.
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Flight 34 - Ponzi (3 Notes)
2011 Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Noir Tavola 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(8/2/2013)
Dark red color. earthy palate, deep and dark, heat, simple, ripe, oak, and more oak. ok
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2011 Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Noir 87 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(8/2/2013)
Dark red color. Tart fruit, earthy, stemmy, green, tart, tannins. may (?) improve with age.
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2009 Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Noir Reserve
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(8/2/2013)
Hot, spice, warm, This was undrinkable as it was. Dumped. If I have to score it, <80pts. Is this another overly ripe, over the top 2009?
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Flight 35 - Miscellaneous Wines From the Rest of the Trip (4 Notes)
2010 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Flat Block 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(8/2/2013)
Brought a bottle with us to the coast and this was consistent with the previous note and quick delicious.
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2011 Trisaetum Dry Riesling Ribbon Ridge Estate 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge
(8/4/2013)
Had this bottle with dinner at Newman's 988 in Cannon Beach. Wonderful meal and a really nice bottle, tropical, peach, melon, mango, crisp and well balanced.
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2012 St. Innocent Pinot Noir Œil de Perdrix Temperance Hill Vineyard 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(8/3/2013)
Consistent with previous bottles, darn fresh and vibrant. Even was good on a chilly evening on the Oregon Coast!
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2010 Cristom Pinot Noir Mt. Jefferson Cuvée 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(8/3/2013)
Had this bottle at the Wayfarer in Cannon Beach. Pretty nice selection on the wine list. This was drinking well, no formal notes.
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2010 Domaine Serene Chardonnay Dijon Clones Etoile 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/29/2013)
Light gold color. 10 months in neutral French oak barrels. 100cs. Light body, crisp, fresh, citrus, medium plus finish. Very good.
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NV Domaine Serene "R" 89 Points
USA, Oregon
(7/29/2013)
Pinot Noir base for this blend. Fresh, cherry, cranberry, light, crisp.
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2010 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Jerusalem Hill 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/29/2013)
Medium red color. Beautiful nose, lovely florals, The palate is lighter bodied, dusty, briary, oak, cherry, spice. The nose exceeds the palate. 90+pts.
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2010 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Two Barns 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
(7/29/2013)
Medium red color. Another lovely floral, perfumed nose, cola, raspberry, more fruit than the JH, brown sugar. 91+pts.
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2010 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Evenstad Reserve 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/29/2013)
Very nice also, spice, perfumed, bright berry fruit, round tannin. Elegant as usual. 91+pts.
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2010 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Côte Sud Vineyard 93 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(7/29/2013)
Wow, this was flat out fantastic. Only 2 barrels made. Gorgeous fruit, lovely nose, perfect balance, very elegant and with intensity and depth. What a great treat.
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