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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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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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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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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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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Opened an hour ahead of time. Spice and a bit of barnyard in the aroma. Rich, earthy flavors of blackberries and spice. Chocolate overtones in the slightly sweet finish. This is not bad at all, though I doubt I would ever identify it as Pinot Noir if I was tasting blind. I do get a taste that I can best describe as "spiced earth" (I know what I mean by that, I'm not sure anyone else will) which I experience in many Oregon Pinot Noirs, and this would probably clue me in if I was told it was a West Coast wine. However, the heaviness of the palate and the sweetness of the finish seem to me to be more typical of Syrah or Grenache than of Pinot Noir.
That said, this is a well balanced, enjoyable wine that is devoid of the worst excesses of New World pinot noir. Not exactly in my wheelhouse, and I certainly wouldn't pay up for this again in the $30 range, but definitely an example of New World done right.
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I was not crazy about this wine - I want to love the wines from this winery but haven't yet. It definitely improved after being open a bit with the cherry flavors really coming through. It's a great wine, it just seems to be lacking a lot of character.
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We liked this. great, lingering acidity, and cherry, pink plum-skin, nice long finish and the plum-skin lingers. There is a bit of wild-ness to this, like an unpasteurized apple cider.
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Translucent ruby. Nose of fresh cherries, light cedar, fresh soil, hint of cola. Ripe cherry fruit on the palate, light cranberry, followed by white pepper, sour cherry and fresh earth. With some air i get just a hint of root beer. Not as nuanced or smooth as the 2005.
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8 hr decant. Black cherry and mushrooms (primarily truffles) on the nose. Black cherry on the palate developing into a long sour cherry finish with some baking spice. No alcohol on the nose (probably due to the long decant) and not a complex wine but enjoyable.
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Lush and velvety delicious when first opened. I don't have detailed notes, but I know that I really enjoyed this bottle. After it was open for a while, the wine seemed to shift toward a bit less forward fruit and a bit more bitterness.
color 5/5 (I remember inky purple) nose 8/10 taste 17/20 balance 8/10 finish 4/5
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Nose: Purple fruit with a little stone minerality, and some alcohol evident. Palate: Dark fruit and some soft cherry nuances. First Patricia Green wine I've had. Decent wine, but somewhat simplistic. Would like to try her other SVDs as a comparison. Would score 89, but one point demerit for alcohol on the nose, which should not occur at only 13.5%.
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I expected this to be more elegant given some other notes. It is quite nice and reminiscent of other Patty Green's I've had but seems richer. I don't know if that is the vintage or typical of the Croft bottling. Was hoping for a more Burgundian flavor profile.
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nose- cranberry, vitamin C tablets, sour cherry, and plum (red fruits) mouth - light bodied with a hint of sweetness. good acidity. tartly refreshing. Cranberry flavors. Lacking deeper complex flavors but quite refreshing. Probably a very good food wine.
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Decanted 6 hours - very elegant, cherry, strawberry, cinnamon on the nose, fruit carried to the palate, respectable lenght on the finish with some dancing tannins present. Very nice. Favorite Patty Green so far.
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My 1st Shipment from Garagists, and I couldn't help myself. Decanted for 30 min. Light to non-existent nose. Hints of earth and flowers, but way too tight to get much. Balanced flavors of red berrie and slight earthiness. Enjoyed, but not blown away by this wine, I will wait a while to see if this improves.
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Super primary raspberry and blueberry... to the point of fruit juice. Some heat on the nose. Ultimately, too grape juice/ barrel-sample-like for my tastes.
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1/17/2016 - WinePT wrote: 88 Points
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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4/16/2014 - vanpe003 wrote: 86 Points
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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3/29/2013 - pmarlo wrote: 91 Points
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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10/20/2012 - RKBergman wrote: 89 Points
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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11/18/2011 - BurgAndy wrote:
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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10/23/2011 - wineshlub wrote: 87 Points
Opened an hour ahead of time. Spice and a bit of barnyard in the aroma. Rich, earthy flavors of blackberries and spice. Chocolate overtones in the slightly sweet finish. This is not bad at all, though I doubt I would ever identify it as Pinot Noir if I was tasting blind. I do get a taste that I can best describe as "spiced earth" (I know what I mean by that, I'm not sure anyone else will) which I experience in many Oregon Pinot Noirs, and this would probably clue me in if I was told it was a West Coast wine. However, the heaviness of the palate and the sweetness of the finish seem to me to be more typical of Syrah or Grenache than of Pinot Noir.
That said, this is a well balanced, enjoyable wine that is devoid of the worst excesses of New World pinot noir. Not exactly in my wheelhouse, and I certainly wouldn't pay up for this again in the $30 range, but definitely an example of New World done right.
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5/11/2011 - jahlove wrote:
Shows the ripeness of the vintage. Plum sauce, dark berry and baker's chocolate. Not a bad wine, but not really what I'm looking for in my Pinot.
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4/24/2011 - thebonnydooner wrote: 89 Points
Good tasty wine, nice cherry fruit and decent pinot character - lacked that something extra though.
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7/7/2010 - kanab ram wrote:
Seems to be in a better place than a year ago. Cigar box spice, black fruit, dense, and more complex.
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2/23/2010 - EricBe wrote: 86 Points
A bit flat. Opened up a bit over a few hours, but never really shone.
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12/30/2009 - RyansVino wrote: 88 Points
I was not crazy about this wine - I want to love the wines from this winery but haven't yet. It definitely improved after being open a bit with the cherry flavors really coming through. It's a great wine, it just seems to be lacking a lot of character.
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12/8/2009 - gordoyflaca wrote: 93 Points
We liked this. great, lingering acidity, and cherry, pink plum-skin, nice long finish and the plum-skin lingers. There is a bit of wild-ness to this, like an unpasteurized apple cider.
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9/28/2009 - Bluedevil99 wrote: 89 Points
Translucent ruby. Nose of fresh cherries, light cedar, fresh soil, hint of cola. Ripe cherry fruit on the palate, light cranberry, followed by white pepper, sour cherry and fresh earth. With some air i get just a hint of root beer. Not as nuanced or smooth as the 2005.
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12/28/2008 - kanab ram wrote:
8 hr decant. Black cherry and mushrooms (primarily truffles) on the nose. Black cherry on the palate developing into a long sour cherry finish with some baking spice. No alcohol on the nose (probably due to the long decant) and not a complex wine but enjoyable.
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12/15/2008 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 85 Points
Earth dominates this wine with forest floor, light fruits and minerals. Not a smooth effort at all.
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9/14/2008 - topher18 wrote: 92 Points
Lush and velvety delicious when first opened. I don't have detailed notes, but I know that I really enjoyed this bottle. After it was open for a while, the wine seemed to shift toward a bit less forward fruit and a bit more bitterness.
color 5/5 (I remember inky purple)
nose 8/10
taste 17/20
balance 8/10
finish 4/5
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6/29/2008 - Mattshank wrote: 88 Points
Nose: Purple fruit with a little stone minerality, and some alcohol evident. Palate: Dark fruit and some soft cherry nuances. First Patricia Green wine I've had. Decent wine, but somewhat simplistic. Would like to try her other SVDs as a comparison. Would score 89, but one point demerit for alcohol on the nose, which should not occur at only 13.5%.
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6/22/2008 - Traxx wrote: 89 Points
Solid, well made wine. Nothing super special to me, though would drink again.
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6/7/2008 - WinePT wrote: 88 Points
Cherry, wood, touches of spice with some cocoa coming thru on the finish; cranberry appeared as time went by in decanter
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6/1/2008 - jim dixon wrote: 90 Points
I expected this to be more elegant given some other notes. It is quite nice and reminiscent of other Patty Green's I've had but seems richer. I don't know if that is the vintage or typical of the Croft bottling. Was hoping for a more Burgundian flavor profile.
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5/29/2008 - timdrex wrote: 90 Points
very enjoyable.
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3/24/2008 - soyhead wrote: 89 Points
nose- cranberry, vitamin C tablets, sour cherry, and plum (red fruits)
mouth - light bodied with a hint of sweetness. good acidity. tartly refreshing. Cranberry flavors. Lacking deeper complex flavors but quite refreshing. Probably a very good food wine.
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3/21/2008 - rscott wrote: 90 Points
Decanted 6 hours - very elegant, cherry, strawberry, cinnamon on the nose, fruit carried to the palate, respectable lenght on the finish with some dancing tannins present. Very nice. Favorite Patty Green so far.
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3/15/2008 - Serge Birbrair wrote:
pleasant introductory Oregon Pinot. Definately worth re-visit to the store.
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1/6/2008 - Kirk Grant wrote:
A tight and muted nose. This bottle needs another year or more to start showing its potential.
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12/20/2007 - AZVinoVeritas wrote: 89 Points
My 1st Shipment from Garagists, and I couldn't help myself. Decanted for 30 min.
Light to non-existent nose. Hints of earth and flowers, but way too tight to get much.
Balanced flavors of red berrie and slight earthiness. Enjoyed, but not blown away by this wine, I will wait a while to see if this improves.
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11/27/2007 - Rick D wrote:
Super primary raspberry and blueberry... to the point of fruit juice. Some heat on the nose. Ultimately, too grape juice/ barrel-sample-like for my tastes.
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