Community Tasting Notes 27

• WinePT wrote: 88 points

  January 17, 2016 - Nose of soft subtle red and dark fruits. A lighter Pinot as I would expect. Initially the wine showed soft red fruit, touch of earth, mild mushroom notes and integrated tannins that show gentle cocoa notes at times. As it opened up over a few hours this showed more blueberry, hint of plum with a touch of astringency on the finish at times. Softened and still good at Day 3.

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• vanpe003 wrote: 86 points

  April 16, 2014 - Pop/pour. On the nose, a bit of funk/smoke over the pinot fruit. On the palate, this is balanced, but comes across surprisingly tight given the 2012 "drink by" date. Individual components come across as just that. "Individual" rather than "integrated". Fruit and acidity still there and in balance. Fruit doesn't give any overt indication of fading. Some of the stronger tannins I've encountered on a pinot in awhile. A bit of astringency and a metallic note, both of which seem to be common in many of the PG bottles I've had, and is what keeps me from rating them higher. Threw the rest in a decanter. Will check back later. 86 points first impression. Summary - generally well made but distracting, astringent finish.

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• pmarlo wrote: 91 points

  March 29, 2013 - Thought I was in trouble when the cork screw went in and the cork appeared soft, but pulled right out intact. Cork was 2/3 infiltrated but wine not compromised. Really great bouquet upon opening, and no confusion this is from Oregon. Right now at 6 years, nicely balanced, not overdone with fruit, acid gives it a tang but not excessive, and balanced by other soil flavors. One of those is iron. Some people are sensitive to the presence of an iron taste and may not enjoy it, but worked well for me. Color was on the light side for a pinot, but I'm used to the denser Cali styles. Think PG may be one of the best values in Oregon pinot out there. I have encountered bottle variation in the past, and these seem sensitive to agin, tasting one way when young and another with a few years under their belt. Recommended. CT indicates drink by 2012, possibly for fading fruit, but would say it could last a few more years, as the trade off would be more complexity.

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• RKBergman wrote: 89 points

  October 20, 2012 - Color: Dark Violet
  Nose: It displayed aromas dark fuits, red fruits, red flower floral notes, and very slight mushroom aromas
  Palate: It had an nice balance of dark fruits with a good medium+ bodied viscosity with slight acidity
  Finish: Medium length finish and very smooth
  Decanting: It was popped poured
  Thoughts: It was paired with pork tenderloin and fit very nicely with the meal. From the taste one can definately tell this a Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and a very good one. This was given as gift and is one we will keep an eye out for.

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• BurgAndy wrote:

  November 18, 2011 - A lot of fruit. A little clunky and disjointed -- still needs some time in the cellar to come together. Would have guessed CA Pinot, not OR. Not my style. I prefer her wines that are more feminine and elegant, which this is not.

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• Vintage 2006
• Type Red
• Producer Patricia Green Cellars
• Varietal Pinot Noir
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Croft Vineyard
• Country USA
• Region Oregon
• SubRegion Willamette Valley
• Appellation Willamette Valley

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• In Cellars 62 (27%)
• Consumed 165 (73%)

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