To the nose, unexpectedly fair amount of green forest in addition to the black cherry. On the palate, more spice than expected accompanying the black cherry. Slightly off center towards thin and short. Would buy again.
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Terrific value. Lovely medium purple color, fragrant nose. Lots of fruit on the forepalate, mouthwatering middle, a bit short on the finish. Eminently quaffable, good QPR.
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The wine looks crimson colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like strawberry, raspberry, red currant and cherry. It tastes like strawberry, red currant and cherry. The body is medium/full. The wine has smooth texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has medium acidity. This is an easy-drinking, well-made Oregon Pinot Noir with enough fruit evident to be a crowd-pleasing wine.
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On the nose, bright fruit of strawberry — and blueberry even — with a hint oak; very pretty hint of what’s to come. On the palate the fruit is up-front with strawberry on entry and candied raspberry on the mid-palate that continues through the finish. There’s a hint of acidity at the end with a barnyard note. Soft tannins. We don’t have expansive experience with Willamette pinot, but I’m guessing this is atypical for the region. You’d be hard-pressed to find a pinot noir this tasty for $20-24. Could've scored this 90 points.
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Served with sautéed duck breast. Did not decant. Nose of roses, spice, and hint of other floral quality. Moderate intensity of flavors, good mid-range and finish. For a relatively inexpensive Oregon Pinot Noir, this was a good wine. Probably not long lived and should probably be drunk in 2-5 years.
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Inviting aromas of raspberries, pickling spice, dried herbs and loamy earth are front and center on this medium-to-deep ruby wine. Medium-bodied, freshly acidic, softly tannic and with well-integrated alcohol (listed as 14.3%), it delivers flavors mirroring the nose and has good mid-palate density. The vibrant finish is medium in length and concludes with a whiff of smoke. This quality Pinot is quintessentially Oregonian in character and should provide pleasure for at least another five years. Drink now-2022.
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No formal notes. Bright flavors - only fruit, not acidic or tannic. PnP - but it did get better over the night. Little more time in the bottle or some more air would have benefitted.
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Dense cranberry color. Spice box, peppermint, blackberry, rich currant scents. Flavors of cherry, cranberry, and a hint of plum. Finish is bright but not too much heat. May benefit from laying down a couple of years.
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Order a 5oz glass at Davios in Atlanta, Ga for $15. Nice.......not worth the cost of a glass but for a bottle at home, good wine to share with friends. Not a long term wine for the cellar.
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Pretty big for a Oregon Pinot. Cherry syrup, raspberry, and vanilla. No earth tones to speak of and low acid. Enjoyable without food on a pop and pour. Made to drink young.
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1/20/2022 - swoop71 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Bright red fruit on the nose and palate. light red cherry throughout. Soft short finish be still satisfying.
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7/4/2019 - capnfutsal Likes this wine: 89 Points
To the nose, unexpectedly fair amount of green forest in addition to the black cherry. On the palate, more spice than expected accompanying the black cherry. Slightly off center towards thin and short. Would buy again.
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5/25/2019 - PasoWallaWill Likes this wine: 88 Points
Simple bright red fruit and spice. Nice flavors but short finish.
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11/10/2018 - Intellectual Sasquatch wrote: 89 Points
Generally agree with other notes on this wine.
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2/13/2018 - BernieMSY wrote: 90 Points
Terrific value. Lovely medium purple color, fragrant nose. Lots of fruit on the forepalate, mouthwatering middle, a bit short on the finish. Eminently quaffable, good QPR.
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1/3/2018 - Bumbanian wrote:
Tart and bright. Ok at this price point, but not a winner.
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12/25/2017 - DStone Likes this wine: 89 Points
The wine looks crimson colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like strawberry, raspberry, red currant and cherry. It tastes like strawberry, red currant and cherry. The body is medium/full. The wine has smooth texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has medium acidity. This is an easy-drinking, well-made Oregon Pinot Noir with enough fruit evident to be a crowd-pleasing wine.
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11/26/2017 - Ortiz Brown Likes this wine: 89 Points
On the nose, bright fruit of strawberry — and blueberry even — with a hint oak; very pretty hint of what’s to come. On the palate the fruit is up-front with strawberry on entry and candied raspberry on the mid-palate that continues through the finish. There’s a hint of acidity at the end with a barnyard note. Soft tannins. We don’t have expansive experience with Willamette pinot, but I’m guessing this is atypical for the region. You’d be hard-pressed to find a pinot noir this tasty for $20-24. Could've scored this 90 points.
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11/8/2017 - Dionysusx Likes this wine: 88 Points
Zesty and spicy. Bright cherry, flower and dried herb notes. Great value.
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9/20/2017 - klezman wrote:
Definitely needed the extra few months from the release date. This is drinking well now.
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8/30/2017 - Ken332 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Served with sautéed duck breast. Did not decant. Nose of roses, spice, and hint of other floral quality. Moderate intensity of flavors, good mid-range and finish. For a relatively inexpensive Oregon Pinot Noir, this was a good wine. Probably not long lived and should probably be drunk in 2-5 years.
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6/15/2017 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 90 Points
Inviting aromas of raspberries, pickling spice, dried herbs and loamy earth are front and center on this medium-to-deep ruby wine. Medium-bodied, freshly acidic, softly tannic and with well-integrated alcohol (listed as 14.3%), it delivers flavors mirroring the nose and has good mid-palate density. The vibrant finish is medium in length and concludes with a whiff of smoke. This quality Pinot is quintessentially Oregonian in character and should provide pleasure for at least another five years. Drink now-2022.
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4/9/2017 - azwino wrote: 88 Points
No formal notes. Bright flavors - only fruit, not acidic or tannic. PnP - but it did get better over the night. Little more time in the bottle or some more air would have benefitted.
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3/17/2017 - klezman wrote:
Delicious - far better with a few more months in the bottle. Very crowd pleasing and pretty good value.
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3/8/2017 - leachriscellar wrote: 90 Points
Dense cranberry color. Spice box, peppermint, blackberry, rich currant scents. Flavors of cherry, cranberry, and a hint of plum. Finish is bright but not too much heat. May benefit from laying down a couple of years.
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2/20/2017 - somersetwine Likes this wine: 88 Points
Order a 5oz glass at Davios in Atlanta, Ga for $15. Nice.......not worth the cost of a glass but for a bottle at home, good wine to share with friends. Not a long term wine for the cellar.
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12/30/2016 - Gjagai Likes this wine: 90 Points
An excellent pinot noir
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12/17/2016 - klezman wrote:
Initial impression is that it's somewhat syrupy, tons of cherry fruit, with just enough hints of earth to remind you it's Pinot. Enjoyable and fun.
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12/8/2016 - MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 90 Points
Pretty big for a Oregon Pinot. Cherry syrup, raspberry, and vanilla. No earth tones to speak of and low acid. Enjoyable without food on a pop and pour. Made to drink young.
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11/23/2016 - Vino Me wrote: 89 Points
Retailer tasting. No formal notes. 89 points.
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