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• Racer117 Likes this wine: 91 points

  January 9, 2016 - I can't help but think about Kosta Browne as I sip this. It's Pinot, it's big, and it has 1% Syrah. This has lots of ripe red fruit, spices , and earth. Bottle is full of acidity and chunks.

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• 422dbowlsby wrote: 94 points

  November 18, 2015 - Best bottle yet; will be sorry when I drink my last one. 2006 was criticized as a hot vintage with little staying power, but this has continued to improve with age. Garnet color, beginning to fade on the edges. Robust dark fruits and cola on the palate. Remains well balanced with a medium finish. This is a robust PN, not for those who prefer a lighter more elegant style.

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• jnewman77 wrote:

  May 3, 2013 - Dark color for pinot, earthy, baking spice notes on the nose with rich flavors on the palate of baked cherries, blackberries, cinnamon, and clove. A little bigger than many WV pinots, but overall not bad.

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• Ewhite30 wrote: 89 points

  November 10, 2012 - Ripe red fruits on the nose. The palate matches - it's round and rich, but also somewhat one dimensional.... different from what I've seen with other 06 Oregon Pinots, especially one sourced from Shea. I don't see more bottle time having any further impact, so I suggested enjoying this over the holiday season - no one at the table will be upset..... it's developed into a very smooth and tasty wine.

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• blabbott wrote: 89 points

  August 17, 2012 - Very tasty, but think the 2006 Vista Hills was better. And thats just odd, Shea is always one of our favorite vineyards.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2006
• Type Red
• Producer Panther Creek
• Varietal Pinot Noir
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Shea Vineyard
• Country USA
• Region Oregon
• SubRegion Willamette Valley
• Appellation Willamette Valley
• UPC Code 897697000143

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• In Cellars 87 (26%)
• Consumed 253 (74%)

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