This is a beautiful expression of Oregon Pinot Noir. Smooth as silk, cherry fruit but not too much, a bit of earthy must, comfortable acidity, very soft tannins, looong finish. Drinking well right now. Excellent.
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My first of three bottles purchased 9 years ago. This has been open for one hour. Aromas are feeling a bit mature (not old), with notes of Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste (SeaWine nailed it), black raspberries, and a bit of smoke soil tones. Palate entry is showing some of the same Worcestershire sauce, beef jerky, black cherries, and very light acidity. The impression on the palate is rich and foreboding. Finish shows a touch more acidity than elsewhere, and it does linger, with flavors of plums and black cherry skins. Quite voluminous throughout, but not too big. That said, I do think this would have been better in the exuberance of its youth. I think Sineann often pushed this fruit too far in the ripeness game and this is a bit too darkly complected for a Pinot Noir despite the cool vintage. A nice wine, but it should be far better than it is, considering the site and vintage.
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Tasted blind next to a 2010 Big Table Farm Resonance Vineyard. The Sineann had a few more savory notes with smoke and tomato paste accents on top of the primary cherry notes. Tasted alone, those savory notes were intriguing, but to me the BTF was more elegant and enjoyable.
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Really drinking well right now but needs some more time. These are big wines, but they mature well and if they are too big, just let them sleep in the cellar. The 2000's are in a very complex, earthy, place right now. Ruby/purple in color. The nose is cherries, dark cherries, some macerated, slight damp earth and spice. On the palate, juicy with great cherry and dark cherry fruit. Deep. Long finish. Went well with Mushroom Burgers.
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Oregon Pinot Noir (Trent's): This seemed to be a love it or not kind of wine. It took a while to open and for me, it certainly kept improving all night long. Needs air at this time. Purple/ruby in color. The nose is deep with cherries. Very nice body, long finish, but the first hour, I found little fruit on the palate. Eventually, cherries, and sour cherries came out. I will hold my remaining bottles for a bit.
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Still young, definitely decant. Drank over 2 hours with mushroom pasta, and it got better and better. Not ripe or a lot of fruit, but nice grip and savory elements with a light, lithe body.
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Ruby with med-lite viscosity in the glass. Tangerine, red fruit, cherry skin, forest floor and chalk on the nose. Med-lite body, young and tart with tangerine, cranberry, cherry, lime and chalk on the palate. Previous bottle I tasted was very tight and weak mid-palate. This one is structured and mouth puckering with persistent sour red fruit. Med-long finish. Should pair nicely with pork and heavier fish dishes.
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Garnet with medium viscosity in the glass. Kirsch, black cherry, cedar and tobacco on the nose. Med-lite body and young with soft cherry on the palate. Weak mid-palate. Lacking structure. Short finish. Drinkable, but not serviceable.
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Willamette Valley - Tasted at winery: Still young. Fresh, bright cherries, earth, floral and forest floor. Needs more time to integrate. Shows great promise. (Doris: yes)
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6/10/2023 - creynolds88 Likes this wine: 93 Points
This is a beautiful expression of Oregon Pinot Noir. Smooth as silk, cherry fruit but not too much, a bit of earthy must, comfortable acidity, very soft tannins, looong finish. Drinking well right now. Excellent.
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12/26/2022 - Ed B Likes this wine: 94 Points
Opened Christmas night but didn’t drink and re-corked. Drank next day with leftovers. No detailed notes. Absolutely delicious. Got rave reviews.
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7/5/2022 - BoulderWine wrote:
Still drinking fine.
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10/2/2021 - jmcmchi wrote:
Opened this in a bit of a rush so probably not its best showing. Decanted 20 minutes
Ripe fruit but nowhere near as satisfying as earlier vintages. Still a very attractive wine but....
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9/4/2021 - mkparker wrote:
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8/8/2020 - BrendanMcS wrote: 94 Points
Delicious. Really fruity and embodies a great Oregon Pinot.
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7/26/2020 - BoulderWine Likes this wine: 92 Points
This has aged surprisingly well, very Burgundian in style when first opened and deepened over the course of the evening.
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6/4/2020 - David Paris (dbp) wrote: 90 Points
My first of three bottles purchased 9 years ago. This has been open for one hour. Aromas are feeling a bit mature (not old), with notes of Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste (SeaWine nailed it), black raspberries, and a bit of smoke soil tones. Palate entry is showing some of the same Worcestershire sauce, beef jerky, black cherries, and very light acidity. The impression on the palate is rich and foreboding. Finish shows a touch more acidity than elsewhere, and it does linger, with flavors of plums and black cherry skins. Quite voluminous throughout, but not too big. That said, I do think this would have been better in the exuberance of its youth. I think Sineann often pushed this fruit too far in the ripeness game and this is a bit too darkly complected for a Pinot Noir despite the cool vintage. A nice wine, but it should be far better than it is, considering the site and vintage.
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2/29/2020 - SeaWine wrote:
Tasted blind next to a 2010 Big Table Farm Resonance Vineyard. The Sineann had a few more savory notes with smoke and tomato paste accents on top of the primary cherry notes. Tasted alone, those savory notes were intriguing, but to me the BTF was more elegant and enjoyable.
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11/4/2018 - galewskj wrote: 92 Points
This is a fruit-driven Oregon pinot. The fruit is light. There is great balance.
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6/14/2017 - Loren Sonkin wrote: 94 Points
Really drinking well right now but needs some more time. These are big wines, but they mature well and if they are too big, just let them sleep in the cellar. The 2000's are in a very complex, earthy, place right now. Ruby/purple in color. The nose is cherries, dark cherries, some macerated, slight damp earth and spice. On the palate, juicy with great cherry and dark cherry fruit. Deep. Long finish. Went well with Mushroom Burgers.
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9/8/2014 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine: 91 Points
Perfectly balanced, complex Pinot.
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3/26/2014 - Loren Sonkin wrote:
Oregon Pinot Noir (Trent's): This seemed to be a love it or not kind of wine. It took a while to open and for me, it certainly kept improving all night long. Needs air at this time. Purple/ruby in color. The nose is deep with cherries. Very nice body, long finish, but the first hour, I found little fruit on the palate. Eventually, cherries, and sour cherries came out. I will hold my remaining bottles for a bit.
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9/16/2013 - Tarpon222 wrote: 90 Points
Thoroughly enjoyed with a nice sirloin. Body, color, finish, taste - this was very nice
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4/18/2013 - Mark3548 wrote: 90 Points
Still young, definitely decant. Drank over 2 hours with mushroom pasta, and it got better and better. Not ripe or a lot of fruit, but nice grip and savory elements with a light, lithe body.
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11/15/2012 - jcasey555 wrote: 88 Points
- Purple color - Basic Oregonian Pinot, very strange glass stopper
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10/25/2012 - Sauvyfan Likes this wine: 90 Points
A really enjoyable drink. Ripe red fruits with a nice earth element to is.
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6/23/2012 - christophee Likes this wine: 89 Points
Ruby with med-lite viscosity in the glass. Tangerine, red fruit, cherry skin, forest floor and chalk on the nose. Med-lite body, young and tart with tangerine, cranberry, cherry, lime and chalk on the palate. Previous bottle I tasted was very tight and weak mid-palate. This one is structured and mouth puckering with persistent sour red fruit. Med-long finish. Should pair nicely with pork and heavier fish dishes.
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6/6/2012 - Miceri wrote: 93 Points
Medium red; fresh fruity nose, roses, raspberry; soft, round, fresh, sweet; very nice, very approachable, candy
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4/27/2012 - christophee wrote: 86 Points
Garnet with medium viscosity in the glass. Kirsch, black cherry, cedar and tobacco on the nose. Med-lite body and young with soft cherry on the palate. Weak mid-palate. Lacking structure. Short finish. Drinkable, but not serviceable.
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4/16/2012 - cliffkol wrote: 90 Points
Willamette Valley - Tasted at winery: Still young. Fresh, bright cherries, earth, floral and forest floor. Needs more time to integrate. Shows great promise. (Doris: yes)
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11/3/2011 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine: 90 Points
One of the most complex Pinots I've ever tasted. Begins with notes of tobacco and smoke and then the fruit comes forward after some time.
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