In the glass, this wine is incredibly dark crimson. Aromas of raspberry, dark cherry and forest floor. On the palate, an incredibly smooth and rich wine with depth of flavor and a freshness that is so good to see after 10-years in the bottle. Well-structured and likely an easy 4-6 more years of aging (if you're lucky to have some left).
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Deep dark red, purple rim. Nose and flavors of dark plum, some raspberry, a hint of molasses, and a whiff of mushroom and forest floor. Medium finish. I disagree with a prior comment. This was well balanced and silky smooth.
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Shea Pinot Provided by and at Gary's: A 1 hour decant, drank a small glass over about an hour, and it's nice to end a tasting with a relatively good wine. Vanilla cherry on the palate. There is something a little artificial about it. It is not terribly balanced. The tannins a relatively significant for a pinot. Altogether, this leaves you with a very satisfied experience, but I'm a little surprised at the price. Apparently, this wine performed much better a couple years ago.
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Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir Tasting (Gary's Place): Dark red color. Decanted for an hour; drank a 70ml pour over 40 minutes. Nice nose with ripe berry fruit, raspberry, earth, spice. The palate has a lot of volatility, ripe, sweet fruit, raspberry, tannins with some firm grip, oak, alcohol on the finish. This evened out more over 30 minutes and became a bit more balanced. Interestingly this was so much more balanced two & a half years ago. That night it was WOTN; tonight it didn't place. 91+pts.
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An expressive nose of deep dark fruit, spicy cinnamon, and the slightest hint of OR dirt. As surprisingly bold as it was on the nose, it was even more so bold on the palate, with plush dark cherries bordering on blackberry/blueberry that completely takes over, hiding any other flavors. On the finish, there's an immediate tight tannic bite, alcohol burn, and a sour cherry flavor. It's hard to believe that there's at least 4 years of bottle age on it; even on Day 2, it still has its brutishness. This is definitely a cab-lover's pinot, with power and presence, so I'll give it a 92 because most people will enjoy rush, but personally, I think it's more like a 90-91, as I'm missing the grace, elegance, subtlety of Penner Ash's best pinots, thus it's a disappointment at this price.
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really a nice bottle of pinot now; more of a classic pinot from California than Oregon, as it carries a bit more weight. Fruits are nicely integrated with some spice notes. Wish I had more
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Drank at a tailgate, so not the best surroundings; that being said, an excellent example of the higher end of the Oregon wine offerings. Nice fruit; excellent spice notes; very well balanced with nice acidity. Got plenty of life left.
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2008 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir Tasting (Gary's Place, Hudson, WI): Dark red color. Decanted for about 2 hours plus. Drank 1 glass over an hour. Made by Lynn Penner-Ash. Very impressive. This has a killer nose, earth, perfume, sandalwood, black raspberry, black cherry, spice, brown sugar. The palate is wonderfully layered and complex silky, impeccably balanced, spice, cola, dusty minerals, very long finish. Wow. My #2 WOTN and group #1 WOTN.
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Decanted for 2 hours and enjoyed with salmon and roasted potatoes with bacon...exquisite!! Oregon Pinot that drinks more like one from California. Big, jammy with dark cherry and spice. Well balanced with nice acidity. I think they may add a touch of another grape to this wine - Syrah?? Not sure but it is a very enjoyable wine. Needs more time in the cellar.
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Disappointing as it came recommended by a trusted wine purveyor. Nothing memorable. Minimal bouquet, fruit, stucture, and thin finish. One bottle remaining. Looking for it to pull through with more age.
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A pre-birthday visit to some new places in the Willamette Valley: Very nice and balanced aromas, but there's definitely some jammy fruit. Very very large fruit on the palate, but plenty of spice and alcohol. Palate gets puckering as its kept there. Very grippy finish, with nice spicy fruit, and pretty yummy and delicious.
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10/8/2018 - VinoAddict wrote:
In the glass, this wine is incredibly dark crimson. Aromas of raspberry, dark cherry and forest floor. On the palate, an incredibly smooth and rich wine with depth of flavor and a freshness that is so good to see after 10-years in the bottle. Well-structured and likely an easy 4-6 more years of aging (if you're lucky to have some left).
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9/16/2017 - 422dbowlsby Likes this wine: 92 Points
Deep dark red, purple rim. Nose and flavors of dark plum, some raspberry, a hint of molasses, and a whiff of mushroom and forest floor. Medium finish. I disagree with a prior comment. This was well balanced and silky smooth.
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1/31/2016 - galewskj wrote: 91 Points
Shea Pinot Provided by and at Gary's: A 1 hour decant, drank a small glass over about an hour, and it's nice to end a tasting with a relatively good wine. Vanilla cherry on the palate. There is something a little artificial about it. It is not terribly balanced. The tannins a relatively significant for a pinot. Altogether, this leaves you with a very satisfied experience, but I'm a little surprised at the price. Apparently, this wine performed much better a couple years ago.
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1/30/2016 - rocknroller wrote: 91 Points
Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir Tasting (Gary's Place): Dark red color. Decanted for an hour; drank a 70ml pour over 40 minutes. Nice nose with ripe berry fruit, raspberry, earth, spice. The palate has a lot of volatility, ripe, sweet fruit, raspberry, tannins with some firm grip, oak, alcohol on the finish. This evened out more over 30 minutes and became a bit more balanced. Interestingly this was so much more balanced two & a half years ago. That night it was WOTN; tonight it didn't place. 91+pts.
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3/21/2015 - LFCHALA Does not like this wine: 87 Points
Another American Pinot Noir that disappoints me. Unbalanced. Best in the mouth than on the nose.
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4/26/2014 - BadOyster wrote: 92 Points
An expressive nose of deep dark fruit, spicy cinnamon, and the slightest hint of OR dirt. As surprisingly bold as it was on the nose, it was even more so bold on the palate, with plush dark cherries bordering on blackberry/blueberry that completely takes over, hiding any other flavors. On the finish, there's an immediate tight tannic bite, alcohol burn, and a sour cherry flavor. It's hard to believe that there's at least 4 years of bottle age on it; even on Day 2, it still has its brutishness. This is definitely a cab-lover's pinot, with power and presence, so I'll give it a 92 because most people will enjoy rush, but personally, I think it's more like a 90-91, as I'm missing the grace, elegance, subtlety of Penner Ash's best pinots, thus it's a disappointment at this price.
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2/2/2014 - Cashious wrote: 93 Points
A wonderful example of what Oregon Pinot can be. A luxurious drinking experience. This is drinking very, very well right now. Yum.
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1/5/2014 - mactheknife Likes this wine: 92 Points
really a nice bottle of pinot now; more of a classic pinot from California than Oregon, as it carries a bit more weight. Fruits are nicely integrated with some spice notes. Wish I had more
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12/18/2013 - jbouchy wrote: 94 Points
Third bottle of the 6 pack and it continues to dazzle. Polished and elegant. Fruit mellowing being replaced by a stronger earthiness.
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9/23/2013 - mactheknife wrote: 92 Points
Drank at a tailgate, so not the best surroundings; that being said, an excellent example of the higher end of the Oregon wine offerings. Nice fruit; excellent spice notes; very well balanced with nice acidity. Got plenty of life left.
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8/10/2013 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 94 Points
Pinot Tasting at Gary's (Hudson, Wisconson): Excellent stuff. Cherry, rhubarb, cigar, dust and raspberries. Complex and long finish.
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8/10/2013 - rocknroller wrote: 94 Points
2008 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir Tasting (Gary's Place, Hudson, WI): Dark red color. Decanted for about 2 hours plus. Drank 1 glass over an hour. Made by Lynn Penner-Ash. Very impressive. This has a killer nose, earth, perfume, sandalwood, black raspberry, black cherry, spice, brown sugar. The palate is wonderfully layered and complex silky, impeccably balanced, spice, cola, dusty minerals, very long finish. Wow. My #2 WOTN and group #1 WOTN.
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7/11/2013 - 1964vintage wrote: 93 Points
Wow, what a difference a year makes. Has come together beautifully. In an outstanding place right now and worth a glorious sip.
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12/28/2012 - jbouchy wrote: 93 Points
Decanted for 2 hours and enjoyed with salmon and roasted potatoes with bacon...exquisite!! Oregon Pinot that drinks more like one from California. Big, jammy with dark cherry and spice. Well balanced with nice acidity. I think they may add a touch of another grape to this wine - Syrah?? Not sure but it is a very enjoyable wine. Needs more time in the cellar.
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12/24/2012 - 1964vintage wrote: 88 Points
Disappointing as it came recommended by a trusted wine purveyor. Nothing memorable. Minimal bouquet, fruit, stucture, and thin finish. One bottle remaining. Looking for it to pull through with more age.
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1/29/2012 - David Paris (dbp) wrote: 90 Points
A pre-birthday visit to some new places in the Willamette Valley: Very nice and balanced aromas, but there's definitely some jammy fruit. Very very large fruit on the palate, but plenty of spice and alcohol. Palate gets puckering as its kept there. Very grippy finish, with nice spicy fruit, and pretty yummy and delicious.
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3/25/2011 - geodeemoore wrote: 91 Points
Waaay to early to drink this.
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