Brick red, minimal fade at edge. Sour cherry aroma and flavor. Distinct, warm finish. Tastes like Pinot Noir, but also reminds me of Zinfandel. Very nice given the under-$20 price tag. Glad I have the 2011 on hand.
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P&P. 3rd and 4th bottles after the table drank 2 bottles of Saintsbury Stanly Ranch pretty quickly so no formal notes. Seemed nice with red and purple fruit, good acidity and balance. A reliable wine. People liked it almost as much as the first.
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This is still young. Took about 60-90 minutes for it develop the smooth characteristics of a nice Pinot. Parker says the 2008 Oregon vintage is not ready to drink; Wine Spectator says drink or hold. Got to go with Parker on this one.
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Found this to be an enjoyable wine, but expected more somehow. Mostly because of the expectation created by WS making this a top 100 for 2011. Great value for money, a wonderful weekday wine choice, but not a top 100 in my books.
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Excellent, a great qpr-a perfect example of the trickle down effect in a great vintage, you can definitely find some gems at good prices. Beautiful red fruit, some minerality and earth with a lengthy finish.
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Lighter ruby red color. Cherries, baking spices, minerals, flowers, strawberries, and a bit of earthiness on the nose. Light to medium body with soft tannins and tart acidity. Fruit and spice on the palate with just a hint of an herbal note coming in on the back end. Real nice length on the spicy finish. A nice Pinot for under $20.
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- Crimsom color with medium forming legs and aromas of black pepper. It's lacking fruit and has flavours of black currant, licorice anise and dusty with a light/medium body. Round texture with a medium finish - A bit stringent for my taste. Light and lack of fruit makes the wine less than interesting.
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Blast of strawberries, red raspberries, and light red cherries along with touch of floral notes in the bouquet. Chewy light red berries with a surprise of moderate tannins as it courses over the tongue and palate. Moderately long finish with mainly strawberries, and a touch of tannin.
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Light ruby; candied cherries, earth, smoky bacon, wild strawberries; ripe sour cherry, glycerin, medium body, good balance, good acidity, firm ripe tannins, good finish. Pleasant earthy, smoked meat aromas mingled with wild cherries and strawberries. The palate seemed somewhat lean with the zippy acidity. A good food wine, more Burgundian than New World.
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WES - Pinot Noir (LSE Holbourn): Some Garnet colour change. Clear and bright. Medium intense. Rich savoury nose still with some berry fruit and soft spice - just hitting the secondary note phase. Ripe fruit on the palate good length.
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What a disappointment...compared to several similarly priced pinot noirs on a family vacation this was by far the worst...should receive an apology from Wine Spectator for placing this in the top 100.
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Vin arborant une robe grenat de faible intensité. Nez fin s’ouvrant sur de subtiles notes de fruits cuits et de tabac. Le tout est complété par de effluves de cuir. Prenez plaisir à déguster ce produit sec laissant percevoir une agréable fraîcheur et doté de tannins gouleyants. Sa texture souple s’estompe dans une finale légèrement soutenue. Accord vin et mets Menu suggéré Cuisson / Préparation Sauce / Garniture Charcuteries : pâté et terrine de volaille sans préparation sans accompagnement Fromage : de type brie au four fruits rouges Volaille : poulet, dinde rôti légumes
Wondeful Pinot. Grabbed out of the cellar without expecting too much but we were very pleasantly surprised. Light and floral but not punchless, well balanced. Glad we have a few more.
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Mildly minerally and peppery, with a smooth tannic taste. Nice balanced wine, on the light-burgundy side, not over the top, with flavors of earth/minerals, black pepper, and oak.
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Drank alongside a $13 Oyster Bay Pinot and I thought this got blown away by that. Still solid and smooth, but overall not much going on with this wine.
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Great value wine! Cheries, green strawberries, anise, coco, earth and a touch of mineral. Smooth sweet adn balanced. Perfect with Spinach, bacon and artichoke pizza. Good acids on the back end.
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Decent OR Pinot for the price. The fruit at times felt ultra-ripe and candied by were mellowed a bit by the forest floor and baking spices. Went well mahi mahi covered in Hoisin sauce.
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Nice pinot. A little light, but good delicate spice on finish to go with ample fruit. not a show stopper but definitely a solid OR pinot at the entry level.
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This bottle followed a 2009 Kosta Browne Sonoma bottling at that is a tough act to follow. However, after about an hour as the memories of the KB faded, this was a pretty good mid-range Pinot.
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Light red color, Easy to drink, Nose of Rasberry, A bit light in body. Palate of cherry and blackberry. not very complex but a nice finish and a good value,
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Nice, easy drinking pinot. Smooth flavors of cherry and blackberry. Nice finish. Decent QPR, but I do not see this as a top 100 wine. I would call it typical for the 2008 Oregon PNs I have tasted. For about the same money, I prefer the Veramonte Ritual. However, I would not hesitate to buy more.
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Light red color. Aromas of violets, black raspberries and minerals. Medium-bodied fruit in the mouth with good balance and length. Not particularly deep or complex but a well-made wine and a good value.
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A very good buy for a classic Oregon Pinot Noir...give it a little more time in the bottle, though. More raspberry than strawberry, and medium to light body. Will get more.
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Consistent tasting notes 2/5. This is a nice, balanced PN. Good berry/cherry fruit, and acidity that goes well with most food. Top notch with roasted Salmon. Would buy again.
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Ruby red, a little dark. Pinot nose, wild cherry, full of acidity, smooth tannin, medium body, strawberry fruit, a bit too much of oak, medium long aftertaste. A pleasant Pinot at this price is a value.
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Nice ruby color. It had a good berry bouquet and hints of green pepper also. The body was good and it had a bit of a slight bite on the finish. Overall good...a few more years in the bottle would help for me.
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Very good for the price...Solid oregon earthy nose, and good cherry, cola and spice flavors. Not the depth or weight you wouls see at the higher price points, but well done.
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Nice Ruby red color to mid-rim, lighter at the edges. Fair amount of light passes. This is a typical Oregon PN on the nose, with some tart-raspberry and cherry on the nose. there is some also some woody-nutty funk, in a nice way, that adds some more character from the typical Oregon PN. On the palate, there are some additional cranberry sweet-tartness, and some additional spice, with a litte green action on the finish. nothing bitter, but it's there. Overall, a nice PN experience at this price, and seems to dieliver good value for a banner vintage year in Oregon.
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Light and delicious. Fruity, nice acid, smooth tannins, medium bodied, and very easy to drink low alcohol Pinot. Tremendous bargain for the price. Candidate for parties, weddings, etc. Crowd pleasing tasty.
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Delightful slightly acidic tart cherry flavour. This 65,000 cs wine augurs well for the 08 Vintage, as it had to be broadly sourced. Ellen, the hyper taster thought it acidic and Pinot Light. I thought it balanced, and very enjoyable(.PS - If I would buy a wine after tasting it, I give it a minimum of 90.)
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Nice pinot. Now I'm far from an expert but while this IS nice, it also isn't anything out of the ordinary. Was much better after about 1 hour in the decanter but still fairly medium-bodied, light & fruity red. Semi-dry finish, not bad. Just nothing great.
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Upon opening bottle strawbery, cherry, earthy nose. Light cherry flavor, little fruit punch with nice acidic crisp finish. Became very good and enjoyable and pleasing after 1 hr. Definitely great pinot considering the price.
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Good Pinot for $17. On Wine Spectator's top 100 wines for 2010; mentioned again in their Oregon Pinot Noir issue. Decanted and Vinturi'd. Enjoyable. I'd certainly buy this again.
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Fruit nose with raspberry and cherry. Palate is again fruit forward with red fruits and finishes with little depth and a creamy note. Nice acidity and balance, just simple. Decent for the price.
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Nice but a little too tart for my liking. More sour cherry and cranberry notes than I like to see in a Pinot Noir. Body was smooth and light. Pretty good overall but not as good as previous years.
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NYE- maybe moving the bottle 140 miles in the car funked it up? Good juice, big perfume nose, ok palate, really ws? Top 100. Maybe I missed something. Oh yeah... $18.00...excellent!
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Well balanced Pinot. Like any Pinot, it is all about the food pairing. We had this for Christmas paired with Beef Wellington. Wow! The earthy/truffle/mushroom nature of the food flavors brings out so much more in the wine. Everyone raved about the food and wine !
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Starts off with a lot of promise as the nose delivers beautiful cherry and earthy aromas you'd expect from an Oregon Pinot Noir. A nice dose of acidity and a long enjoyable finish. The only thing that's got me down is a green, stemmy aftertaste that lasts just a moment but is particularly distracting and off-putting. Oh, and it was a little thin too. But so close to being great! The green aftertaste seems to dissipate on the second day.
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Medium ruby robe with red rim. Clean nose, showing moderately intense aromas of red cherries, spice and strawberries. Light-to-medium-bodied on the palate, with medium acidity and light-to-medium, slightly astringent tannins. The flavors mirror the nose. The middle palate is solid and the medium-length finish is somewhat dry. This is certainly not a bad wine (remember, 85 is not a bad score). It is likewise not a bad value. That said, to my palate, it is not a 90-point wine and certainly would not be in my top 100 wines of 2010. Drink now-12/14.
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This was the first bad 08' Oregon Pinot we have had. Can't believe WS gave this 90. Thin as an anorexic teenager. A finish that splits like a hooker 1 minute after payment. Is there Bottle variation??? Will not buy again. They say "Aristocratic Wines at Democratic Prices." No wonder I vote republican. Served with wild mushroom risotto.
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This wine is #75 on The Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2010. They gave it 90 points.
Here's what I say.
The color is bright and alive. So light. I can see right through it. This will be refreshing from all the Cabs I’ve been drinking.
It’s nose is even bright and is infiltrated with pepper. It smells like Oregon terra firma.
I get some cherries and a hint of raspberries. Way back, I get a hint of cantaloupe, too.
The nose is filled with grins and pleasant sighs.
Oh, that’s delicious and pleasant and smooth. And juicy! A thin juiciness. A long finish. Mmm. It just lingers in prettiness with just a hint of tartness. But it’s so bright. There are blueberries in here, too, but mostly cherries. Bing cherries. Oh, it’s delightful.
And after a while, there is a hint of dryness. Like dust. Like dust from the paths they drive and walk on while carting the wines.
This is a terrific wine. It’s like 92 points terrific.
So why A to Z?
"The 2008 A to Z Oregon Pinot Noir is blended from wines made from at least thirty different vineyards representing all of the Oregon AVAs that grow Pinot Noir. We take great care to craft one cuvée each vintage, creating a complex blend that embodies The Essence of Oregon." (http://www.atozwineworks.com/documents/08PNTasteSheet.pdf)
And damn it, they have. Like I said, it tastes like Oregon, and Oregon makes the best Pinot Noirs.
And it’s organically grown, too. (http://www.atozwineworks.com/documents/08PNShelfTalker.pdf). So double bonus.
Plus, an awesome slogan: Aristocratic Wines at Democratic Prices. Triple Bonus.
Picked this up after seeing it on the WS list. Next day it was sold out at my safeway. In my estimation, it was delicate at every stage, from aroma to finish.
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PnP. Again dark but acceptably pinotesque (like the Spindrift) even though almost opaque. Lovely red cherry cranberry aromas with a touch of earthiness. Great fruit fruit flavors in a sleeker package than the color may lead you to expect. A bit weak on the finish.
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This was reccomended to accompany Thanksgiving dinner. People seemed to enjoy it. It seemed to go along with the usual foods pretty well,, Nothing either offensive, or stand-out, though. The color was nice, clear ruby, not much aroma,, and not really so much body, that it got in the way of having another glass. I would use this for another gathering, but might look for something a little deeper for a more personal experience.
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Tried at a tasting. The nose was good, but that's where the compliments end. The wine was a bit too acidic, the fruit was funky, and the body is just too weak for a wine that lacks elegance. Too many better pinot's at $20 and I suspect this one suffers from quite a bit of bottle variation.
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Disappointed in this one, very thin, decent earthy cherry nose but not much after that. The balance was not good either. It sat for a while since I wasn't drinking much and did seem to get a little better. I hope the next bottle is better.
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Light in color. Cherry and strawberry flavors but very light in body and a bit thin, really not very interesting, but nothing really wrong with it either.
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Safe and easy. Some find this too lacking in depth or too acidic. I actually think this is one of the best balanced A to Zs in a few years, with just a touch of that nice Oregon earthiness. Great value for a weeknight pinot.
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Ok, this a nice, fruity, easy Pinot Noir. Balanced enough for what it is. That said it's lacking in body and doesn't come across like an Oregon Pinot in flavor. Pretty boring. It does go down easy though and held up well in the fridge for 2 nights. Had this beside the Erath 2008 and the Duck Pond 2008 OPNs, the Erath was the clear winner, this came in second.
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Pretty nose of red berries. Picks up some spice on the palate with a hint of vanilla. A bit soft all around, but with crisp acidity. Shortish finish. Simple but very good.
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Good flavors but a little thin and light. A little time wouldn't hurt this bottle. The tannins quite prevalent on the finish. Overall, good for the money but not an incredible buy.
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Had this wine at Wine Tasting for Dummies at St thomas on April 17th. Served with Pork Roast stuffed with mushrooms and cherries - lovely combination. A little thin but it was dark - some fruit. Not a great finish.
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Solid value overall, but not compelling. Nose was nice with cherry and a very distinct raspberry component, slgihtly floral. lighter in style and color depth. Finish was fair, fairly well balanced wine.
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Had a glass at Noble Rot in Portland, Sunset magazines wine bar of the year for 2009. Nose of cherry and some earth, a medium bodied soft wine w/a mellow finish. A warm vintage pinot for Oregon...similiar to '06. Good for the price point.
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Light ruby color with transparent rim. Beautiful and complex nose: dried cranberry/cherry, damp forest floor, juniper/eucalyptus, and a little white chocolate. Palate: spry raspberry and dried cranberry fruit with more juniper, some mushroom, and again a tiny brush of white chocolate. Gorgeous, juicy acidity. Moderate/lighter tannins. Moderate/long finish. Green stick and a hint of peppercorn lingering. Impressive intensity and structural balance without excess weight. Always an excellent cool climate PN and a nice buy.
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10/11/2017 - Otis Wine Lover wrote: 90 Points
Delicious! Nice balanced acidity with (still) good fruit core!
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7/15/2017 - CurlerSue wrote:
Good value
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5/13/2016 - archambault wrote: 85 Points
À boire au ps
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10/8/2014 - ISOPinot Likes this wine: 87 Points
Brick red, minimal fade at edge. Sour cherry aroma and flavor. Distinct, warm finish. Tastes like Pinot Noir, but also reminds me of Zinfandel. Very nice given the under-$20 price tag. Glad I have the 2011 on hand.
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3/14/2014 - joet626 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very light and fruity. Sweet cherry. Very nice
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12/22/2013 - bcmatthias Likes this wine: 88 Points
Light cherry notes.
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5/18/2013 - GWAsh64 wrote: 85 Points
Fairly simple with straightforward cherry notes on both tht nose and palate.
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4/28/2013 - chifred wrote:
P&P. 3rd and 4th bottles after the table drank 2 bottles of Saintsbury Stanly Ranch pretty quickly so no formal notes. Seemed nice with red and purple fruit, good acidity and balance. A reliable wine. People liked it almost as much as the first.
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4/17/2013 - Pour Boy Likes this wine: 89 Points
This is still young. Took about 60-90 minutes for it develop the smooth characteristics of a nice Pinot. Parker says the 2008 Oregon vintage is not ready to drink; Wine Spectator says drink or hold. Got to go with Parker on this one.
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3/7/2013 - GGinSF wrote: 84 Points
Improved slightly over the last year, but still disappointing.
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2/1/2013 - Mnawacki Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very enjoyable, hints of cherry cola and fresh grapes. Smooth finish. Good pinot for the money.
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12/23/2012 - chifred wrote: 87 Points
P&P, 54F. Medium red. Flower and red cherry. Light on the palate with some cherry and mineral. Shortish finish. Nice light wine.
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11/29/2012 - bwk wrote: 89 Points
Dark cherry, sweet cherry, earthy and spice... very nice with Wild Salmon.
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11/17/2012 - Bobc7had Likes this wine: 89 Points
Finally reached the window where it is enjoyable PnP
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8/20/2012 - joet626 wrote: 91 Points
Very tasty. Loads of red cherry fruit that kept getting better. Had some of this in December and it is tasting better now. Good stuff
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6/26/2012 - bcmatthias wrote: 89 Points
Great value. Smooth and fruity.
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5/23/2012 - GGinSF wrote: 82 Points
Smoothed out the second day. OK mouth feel, but taste is very much like grape Jolly Rancher (hard candy). Not complex or interesting.
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5/2/2012 - GGinSF wrote: 80 Points
Gamey and earthy, which could be interesting in a Pinot, but this just wasn't enjoyable. Will try again paired with different food.
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4/19/2012 - Jhenderson00 wrote: 85 Points
Fruity, slight dry aftertaste
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4/14/2012 - Aces10 wrote: 89 Points
Red fruit taste. A good wine, my friends really enjoyed it.
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3/26/2012 - Mnawacki wrote: 88 Points
Found this to be an enjoyable wine, but expected more somehow. Mostly because of the expectation created by WS making this a top 100 for 2011. Great value for money, a wonderful weekday wine choice, but not a top 100 in my books.
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3/15/2012 - bcmatthias wrote: 90 Points
Nice for the price.
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2/13/2012 - archambault wrote: 83 Points
Un peu trop acide. Décanter la prochaine fois
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2/2/2012 - Adamcarlson28 wrote: 90 Points
Excellent, a great qpr-a perfect example of the trickle down effect in a great vintage, you can definitely find some gems at good prices. Beautiful red fruit, some minerality and earth with a lengthy finish.
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1/18/2012 - cbbrown3 wrote: 90 Points
Lighter ruby red color. Cherries, baking spices, minerals, flowers, strawberries, and a bit of earthiness on the nose. Light to medium body with soft tannins and tart acidity. Fruit and spice on the palate with just a hint of an herbal note coming in on the back end. Real nice length on the spicy finish. A nice Pinot for under $20.
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1/12/2012 - gabird wrote: 85 Points
- Crimsom color with medium forming legs and aromas of black pepper. It's lacking fruit and has flavours of black currant, licorice anise and dusty with a light/medium body. Round texture with a medium finish - A bit stringent for my taste. Light and lack of fruit makes the wine less than interesting.
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1/8/2012 - wehouck wrote: 89 Points
Blast of strawberries, red raspberries, and light red cherries along with touch of floral notes in the bouquet. Chewy light red berries with a surprise of moderate tannins as it courses over the tongue and palate. Moderately long finish with mainly strawberries, and a touch of tannin.
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12/7/2011 - M.Batard wrote: 88 Points
'By the glass' at Tewksbury Inn, Oldwick. Solid pinot, but not singing.
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11/25/2011 - Ralphie1 wrote: 90 Points
Great Thanksgiving wine.
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11/23/2011 - Tiderunner22 wrote: 89 Points
Good food wine. Paired well with a stuffed pork roast. Nice Pinot for the price. Ruby red color, balanced fruit with earthy finish.
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10/23/2011 - lagavulin wrote: 90 Points
Loads of red fruit on the nose and palate. Some minerality and dryness on the finish. A good Pinot, outstanding for the price.
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9/24/2011 - Bobc7had wrote: 88 Points
a wine that reallly needs time to open up
i didnt care for it on day one, liked it on day 2 and appreciated it on day 3
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9/15/2011 - Pinot Evil wrote: 90 Points
What makes top 100 wine how about a great qpr. Nice red fruit and blueberry.
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8/27/2011 - bcmatthias wrote: 89 Points
Light, red berry, bright. Decent with salmon.
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8/21/2011 - ColinR wrote: 89 Points
Light ruby; candied cherries, earth, smoky bacon, wild strawberries; ripe sour cherry, glycerin, medium body, good balance, good acidity, firm ripe tannins, good finish.
Pleasant earthy, smoked meat aromas mingled with wild cherries and strawberries. The palate seemed somewhat lean with the zippy acidity. A good food wine, more Burgundian than New World.
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8/1/2011 - hadwin Likes this wine: 88 Points
WES - Pinot Noir (LSE Holbourn): Some Garnet colour change. Clear and bright. Medium intense. Rich savoury nose still with some berry fruit and soft spice - just hitting the secondary note phase. Ripe fruit on the palate good length.
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7/13/2011 - wffinn wrote: 86 Points
What a disappointment...compared to several similarly priced pinot noirs on a family vacation this was by far the worst...should receive an apology from Wine Spectator for placing this in the top 100.
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7/9/2011 - Jmartin wrote:
Kathy pened while helping tina fix her flat. Finished the next day. Great Pino.
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7/9/2011 - billme wrote: 85 Points
Drank next to cherry pie2008 and Siduri 2009 both were way better this should not have been top 100
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6/30/2011 - archambault wrote:
WS : 90; SAQ :
Vin arborant une robe grenat de faible intensité. Nez fin s’ouvrant sur de subtiles notes de fruits cuits et de tabac. Le tout est complété par de effluves de cuir. Prenez plaisir à déguster ce produit sec laissant percevoir une agréable fraîcheur et doté de tannins gouleyants. Sa texture souple s’estompe dans une finale légèrement soutenue.
Accord vin et mets
Menu suggéré Cuisson / Préparation Sauce / Garniture
Charcuteries : pâté et terrine de volaille sans préparation sans accompagnement
Fromage : de type brie au four fruits rouges
Volaille : poulet, dinde rôti légumes
Observations visuelles
Teinte : Grenat Intensité : Moyenne
Observations olfactives
Intensité : Moyenne Complexité : Complexe Famille(s) d'odeurs : Animale , Empyreumatique , Épicée , Florale , Fruitée
Observations gustatives
Acidité : Faible Intensité : Moyenne Persistance : Courte
Corps : Moyen Tannins : Charnus Texture : Mince
Sucre : Sec Famille(s) d'arômes : Animale , Épicée , Fruitée , Minérale
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6/26/2011 - PatrickinKW wrote: 84 Points
Top 100, not likely. Flabby, over-ripe, unbalanced. Good fruit but no back-end. Too bad, I had high hopes.
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6/25/2011 - nicefish wrote: 89 Points
Mid-weight, lively, fruity and surprisingly well balanced for the price. Prefer the 2008 to the 2009.
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6/24/2011 - nicefish wrote: 89 Points
Medium weight, lively, red berry fruit on the nose, surprisingly balanced for a wine at this price point. Much preferred the '08 to the '09.
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6/6/2011 - jeremy_ross wrote: 86 Points
Fresh red fruit on nose. Cranberry, pomegranate, a little tobacco leaf. Fresh on palate w/ medium acid and soft tannins on finish.
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6/5/2011 - JoshA wrote: 89 Points
Soft red fruit and light oak notes in a lovely wine.
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6/1/2011 - Jmartin wrote:
Wondeful Pinot. Grabbed out of the cellar without expecting too much but we were very pleasantly surprised. Light and floral but not punchless, well balanced. Glad we have a few more.
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5/25/2011 - WineMetaMan wrote: 88 Points
Mildly minerally and peppery, with a smooth tannic taste. Nice balanced wine, on the light-burgundy side, not over the top, with flavors of earth/minerals, black pepper, and oak.
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5/6/2011 - ewisor wrote: 80 Points
Not offensive, no flaws, but nothing special here. Just average.
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4/30/2011 - hsacks wrote: 89 Points
Same as the 2/27/11 bottle.
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4/27/2011 - flwinos wrote: 85 Points
Drank alongside a $13 Oyster Bay Pinot and I thought this got blown away by that. Still solid and smooth, but overall not much going on with this wine.
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4/20/2011 - bajayngo wrote:
Great value wine! Cheries, green strawberries, anise, coco, earth and a touch of mineral. Smooth sweet adn balanced. Perfect with Spinach, bacon and artichoke pizza. Good acids on the back end.
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4/18/2011 - Vinsant wrote: 85 Points
Decent OR Pinot for the price. The fruit at times felt ultra-ripe and candied by were mellowed a bit by the forest floor and baking spices. Went well mahi mahi covered in Hoisin sauce.
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4/18/2011 - trneumann wrote: 91 Points
Slight pepper
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4/16/2011 - Cgregor3 wrote:
Delicious - buy again
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4/8/2011 - Disco Stew wrote: 86 Points
Pretty much what you would expect. Would let is sit and open a bit, but we unscrewed, poured and drank and it was fine.
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4/7/2011 - dirtyharry wrote: 90 Points
Elegant & supple..did not see the oak other have mentioned. Excellent QPR
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4/4/2011 - jbrater wrote: 87 Points
Nice pinot. A little light, but good delicate spice on finish to go with ample fruit. not a show stopper but definitely a solid OR pinot at the entry level.
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3/26/2011 - Arch57 wrote: 87 Points
This bottle followed a 2009 Kosta Browne Sonoma bottling at that is a tough act to follow. However, after about an hour as the memories of the KB faded, this was a pretty good mid-range Pinot.
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3/12/2011 - Nutty08 wrote: 87 Points
Performed as well as before. Solid for the night.
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3/11/2011 - gajalaa wrote: 88 Points
Light red color, Easy to drink, Nose of Rasberry, A bit light in body. Palate of cherry and blackberry. not very complex but a nice finish and a good value,
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3/6/2011 - wffinn wrote: 87 Points
A pleasant sipping pinot. Excellent price-to-quality ratio.
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3/4/2011 - Joegish Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice, easy drinking pinot. Smooth flavors of cherry and blackberry. Nice finish. Decent QPR, but I do not see this as a top 100 wine. I would call it typical for the 2008 Oregon PNs I have tasted. For about the same money, I prefer the Veramonte Ritual. However, I would not hesitate to buy more.
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2/28/2011 - Jmartin wrote:
OK Pinot. A little light perhaps. Might need a little time in the bottle.
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2/27/2011 - hsacks wrote: 89 Points
Light red color. Aromas of violets, black raspberries and minerals. Medium-bodied fruit in the mouth with good balance and length. Not particularly deep or complex but a well-made wine and a good value.
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2/20/2011 - sophiesmom wrote: 88 Points
A very good buy for a classic Oregon Pinot Noir...give it a little more time in the bottle, though. More raspberry than strawberry, and medium to light body. Will get more.
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2/20/2011 - jerrysvino wrote: 88 Points
Nice classic PN. Could use another year. Good fruit and distictive nose. A little light body.
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2/19/2011 - aagrawal wrote: 82 Points
The Wine Club SF 2008 Oregon Pinot Tasting (San Francisco): A blend of grapes throughout the region. Nose has nice sweet red fruits of raspberry. Subtle, simple, good.
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2/19/2011 - mpricher wrote: 88 Points
Consistent tasting notes 2/5. This is a nice, balanced PN. Good berry/cherry fruit, and acidity that goes well with most food. Top notch with roasted Salmon. Would buy again.
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2/13/2011 - Hawk94 wrote: 90 Points
Ruby red, a little dark. Pinot nose, wild cherry, full of acidity, smooth tannin, medium body, strawberry fruit, a bit too much of oak, medium long aftertaste. A pleasant Pinot at this price is a value.
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2/7/2011 - flyinges wrote: 87 Points
Nice ruby color. It had a good berry bouquet and hints of green pepper also. The body was good and it had a bit of a slight bite on the finish. Overall good...a few more years in the bottle would help for me.
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2/5/2011 - danielbleier wrote: 88 Points
Very good for the price...Solid oregon earthy nose, and good cherry, cola and spice flavors. Not the depth or weight you wouls see at the higher price points, but well done.
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2/5/2011 - Dave124 wrote: 85 Points
Not bad, not worthy of getting again. Light and tart.
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2/5/2011 - mpricher wrote: 88 Points
Nice Ruby red color to mid-rim, lighter at the edges. Fair amount of light passes. This is a typical Oregon PN on the nose, with some tart-raspberry and cherry on the nose. there is some also some woody-nutty funk, in a nice way, that adds some more character from the typical Oregon PN. On the palate, there are some additional cranberry sweet-tartness, and some additional spice, with a litte green action on the finish. nothing bitter, but it's there. Overall, a nice PN experience at this price, and seems to dieliver good value for a banner vintage year in Oregon.
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2/3/2011 - CGM wrote: 89 Points
Ruby red and fruity...but pretty thin and short finish. Good value for a Pinot at this price.
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2/1/2011 - jtinto Likes this wine: 89 Points
Light and delicious. Fruity, nice acid, smooth tannins, medium bodied, and very easy to drink low alcohol Pinot. Tremendous bargain for the price. Candidate for parties, weddings, etc. Crowd pleasing tasty.
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2/1/2011 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote: 90 Points
Delightful slightly acidic tart cherry flavour. This 65,000 cs wine augurs well for the 08 Vintage, as it had to be broadly sourced.
Ellen, the hyper taster thought it acidic and Pinot Light. I thought it balanced, and very enjoyable(.PS - If I would buy a wine after tasting it, I give it a minimum of 90.)
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2/1/2011 - mguglielmo wrote: 85 Points
Nice pinot. Now I'm far from an expert but while this IS nice, it also isn't anything out of the ordinary. Was much better after about 1 hour in the decanter but still fairly medium-bodied, light & fruity red. Semi-dry finish, not bad. Just nothing great.
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1/30/2011 - Philthebum wrote: 89 Points
Upon opening bottle strawbery, cherry, earthy nose. Light cherry flavor, little fruit punch with nice acidic crisp finish. Became very good and enjoyable and pleasing after 1 hr. Definitely great pinot considering the price.
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1/30/2011 - Sid_Mac wrote: 88 Points
Good Pinot for $17. On Wine Spectator's top 100 wines for 2010; mentioned again in their Oregon Pinot Noir issue. Decanted and Vinturi'd. Enjoyable. I'd certainly buy this again.
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1/27/2011 - cobystilp wrote: 89 Points
Light and tasty PN. Good for the price. Top 100 might be a stretch but I know WS needs to find one like this for the list.
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1/27/2011 - Nutty08 wrote: 88 Points
Fruit nose with raspberry and cherry. Palate is again fruit forward with red fruits and finishes with little depth and a creamy note. Nice acidity and balance, just simple. Decent for the price.
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1/22/2011 - Soxfan148 wrote: 88 Points
Enjoyed this bottle. A little sour up front but an hour later was smooth. Nice Pinot.
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1/21/2011 - buddy22 wrote: 85 Points
Nice but a little too tart for my liking. More sour cherry and cranberry notes than I like to see in a Pinot Noir. Body was smooth and light. Pretty good overall but not as good as previous years.
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1/17/2011 - JoshA wrote: 89 Points
Cherry on the nose and palate. Mild and juicy fruit is balanced by soft, mild tannins and a velevety finish.
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1/15/2011 - austinbeeman- austinbeeman.com wrote: 88 Points
BEST BUY
Elegant, light, fruit-driven Pinot Noir. Offers great value with red berry flavors and mild spices.
$20.99 OH Retail
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1/9/2011 - shank wrote: 85 Points
Light red fruit up front then a hint of earth and mushroom. Good balance but can't see Wine Spect. top 100????
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1/8/2011 - bigdogflow wrote: 87 Points
Light, some bright red fruit with a little acidity. About what I expect from a $14 Pinot these days.
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1/7/2011 - Consumatour wrote: 88 Points
Smoky and acidic enough to avoid the blandness common among pinots that are affordable. Agree that it's light on the finish. Great value. 88
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1/7/2011 - Mlyles wrote: 87 Points
NYE- maybe moving the bottle 140 miles in the car funked it up? Good juice, big perfume nose, ok palate, really ws? Top 100. Maybe I missed something. Oh yeah... $18.00...excellent!
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1/4/2011 - Zuperdaave wrote: 90 Points
Delicious. As always...
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1/4/2011 - Slgalovic wrote: 93 Points
Liked it a lot
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12/30/2010 - hiker_guy wrote:
Nice. Enjoyed with Cioppino tonight and it was a good pairing. Nice fruit. Good acidity. Nicely balanced wine.
Would buy again
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12/28/2010 - colf wrote: 85 Points
Tart crantberries and cherry flavor. Light body and not much complexity to the fruit. Ok pinot for $18 out of Oregon.
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12/27/2010 - cjsadler wrote: 88 Points
Pretty good pinot for the price.
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12/26/2010 - BringIt wrote: 90 Points
Well balanced Pinot. Like any Pinot, it is all about the food pairing. We had this for Christmas paired with Beef Wellington. Wow! The earthy/truffle/mushroom nature of the food flavors brings out so much more in the wine. Everyone raved about the food and wine !
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12/19/2010 - otomatsu wrote:
A super cost-effective Pinot. Love it.
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12/18/2010 - RobertDwyer wrote: 88 Points
Starts off with a lot of promise as the nose delivers beautiful cherry and earthy aromas you'd expect from an Oregon Pinot Noir. A nice dose of acidity and a long enjoyable finish. The only thing that's got me down is a green, stemmy aftertaste that lasts just a moment but is particularly distracting and off-putting. Oh, and it was a little thin too. But so close to being great! The green aftertaste seems to dissipate on the second day.
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12/17/2010 - Beernut wrote: 88 Points
Smoke. Slight harshness.
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12/16/2010 - Pointchaser wrote: 87 Points
Nice floral nose which diminished on day 2. I enjoyed the mid-palate and the elegance of the tannins on the finish.
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12/15/2010 - La Cave d'Argent wrote: 85 Points
Medium ruby robe with red rim. Clean nose, showing moderately intense aromas of red cherries, spice and strawberries. Light-to-medium-bodied on the palate, with medium acidity and light-to-medium, slightly astringent tannins. The flavors mirror the nose. The middle palate is solid and the medium-length finish is somewhat dry. This is certainly not a bad wine (remember, 85 is not a bad score). It is likewise not a bad value. That said, to my palate, it is not a 90-point wine and certainly would not be in my top 100 wines of 2010. Drink now-12/14.
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12/15/2010 - brian przyzycki wrote: 85 Points
This was the first bad 08' Oregon Pinot we have had. Can't believe WS gave this 90. Thin as an anorexic teenager. A finish that splits like a hooker 1 minute after payment. Is there Bottle variation??? Will not buy again. They say "Aristocratic Wines at Democratic Prices." No wonder I vote republican. Served with wild mushroom risotto.
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12/6/2010 - thelinebreak wrote: 92 Points
This wine is #75 on The Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2010. They gave it 90 points.
Here's what I say.
The color is bright and alive. So light. I can see right through it. This will be refreshing from all the Cabs I’ve been drinking.
It’s nose is even bright and is infiltrated with pepper. It smells like Oregon terra firma.
I get some cherries and a hint of raspberries. Way back, I get a hint of cantaloupe, too.
The nose is filled with grins and pleasant sighs.
Oh, that’s delicious and pleasant and smooth. And juicy! A thin juiciness. A long finish. Mmm. It just lingers in prettiness with just a hint of tartness. But it’s so bright. There are blueberries in here, too, but mostly cherries. Bing cherries. Oh, it’s delightful.
And after a while, there is a hint of dryness. Like dust. Like dust from the paths they drive and walk on while carting the wines.
This is a terrific wine. It’s like 92 points terrific.
So why A to Z?
"The 2008 A to Z Oregon Pinot Noir is blended from wines made from at least thirty different vineyards representing all of the Oregon AVAs that grow Pinot Noir. We take great care to craft one cuvée each vintage, creating a complex blend that embodies The Essence of Oregon."
(http://www.atozwineworks.com/documents/08PNTasteSheet.pdf)
And damn it, they have. Like I said, it tastes like Oregon, and Oregon makes the best Pinot Noirs.
And it’s organically grown, too. (http://www.atozwineworks.com/documents/08PNShelfTalker.pdf). So double bonus.
Plus, an awesome slogan: Aristocratic Wines at Democratic Prices. Triple Bonus.
This is good stuff.
http://thelinebreak.wordpress.com/2010/12/06/in-pursuit-of-the-juiciest-wine-day-seventy-one/
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12/6/2010 - Matteo's wrote: 89 Points
Crowd pleaser this weekend... Great pinot for the price.
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12/5/2010 - The13thGryphon Likes this wine: 88 Points
Smoothed out nicely given a bit of time to breath. Notes of cherry and raspberry, with a decent finish for the price.
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12/5/2010 - pwarms wrote: 85 Points
Pretty nice pinot for under $20!
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12/4/2010 - nick_pivonka wrote: 86 Points
Picked this up after seeing it on the WS list. Next day it was sold out at my safeway. In my estimation, it was delicate at every stage, from aroma to finish.
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11/30/2010 - df1962 wrote: 89 Points
PnP. Again dark but acceptably pinotesque (like the Spindrift) even though almost opaque. Lovely red cherry cranberry aromas with a touch of earthiness. Great fruit fruit flavors in a sleeker package than the color may lead you to expect. A bit weak on the finish.
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11/28/2010 - camacu wrote: 85 Points
This was reccomended to accompany Thanksgiving dinner. People seemed to enjoy it. It seemed to go along with the usual foods pretty well,, Nothing either offensive, or stand-out, though. The color was nice, clear ruby, not much aroma,, and not really so much body, that it got in the way of having another glass. I would use this for another gathering, but might look for something a little deeper for a more personal experience.
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11/26/2010 - RDK15 wrote: 90 Points
Light and fruity. Perfect for party food.
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11/25/2010 - Meastman wrote: 92 Points
Delicious
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11/25/2010 - wertyu wrote: 87 Points
Decent safe balanced not too much fruit
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11/25/2010 - Zuperdaave wrote: 90 Points
Delicious. Enjoyed with Thanksgiving dinner!
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11/21/2010 - jcsf420 wrote: 85 Points
Slightly better than the first bottle, had with food so it was better on the palate, no need to buy more
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11/19/2010 - Decanthor Does not like this wine: 79 Points
Tried at a tasting. The nose was good, but that's where the compliments end. The wine was a bit too acidic, the fruit was funky, and the body is just too weak for a wine that lacks elegance. Too many better pinot's at $20 and I suspect this one suffers from quite a bit of bottle variation.
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11/5/2010 - TashNYC wrote: 86 Points
This was just ok. Maybe better with some bottle age.
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10/20/2010 - Zuperdaave wrote: 90 Points
Delicious. Consistent pleaser. Mid-red color. Moderate legs. Pleasant cherry aroma. Smooth, silky feel in the mouth. Nice, mellow finish...
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10/14/2010 - jcsf420 wrote: 84 Points
Disappointed in this one, very thin, decent earthy cherry nose but not much after that. The balance was not good either. It sat for a while since I wasn't drinking much and did seem to get a little better. I hope the next bottle is better.
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10/14/2010 - shank wrote: 85 Points
Developed into an 85. Initially a bit thin but after breathing for a few hours, it grew up.
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10/11/2010 - MichaelMA wrote: 82 Points
Light in color. Cherry and strawberry flavors but very light in body and a bit thin, really not very interesting, but nothing really wrong with it either.
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10/7/2010 - JasonG Likes this wine: 86 Points
Safe and easy. Some find this too lacking in depth or too acidic. I actually think this is one of the best balanced A to Zs in a few years, with just a touch of that nice Oregon earthiness. Great value for a weeknight pinot.
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10/5/2010 - pizzler wrote: 88 Points
Tasty, easy drinking PN, no hard edges, decent fruit, good value
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10/3/2010 - flwinos wrote: 86 Points
An ok every day pinot.
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9/17/2010 - flag1976 wrote: 84 Points
Typical sub-$20 pinot. Decent nose of cherries, but very thin on the palate. Decent middle of the week pinot for the price.
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9/13/2010 - Tjinhi97 wrote: 81 Points
Easy to drink. More toasty than fruity
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9/9/2010 - winosis3 wrote:
light pinot tasty easy to drink not great not bad
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8/31/2010 - wirelesswine wrote: 86 Points
Serviceable pinot, nice wild cherry nose. Balanced on the palate with red fruit.
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8/1/2010 - Zuperdaave wrote: 90 Points
Delicious. Strong cherry aroma. Full-flavored pinot. Very enjoyable.
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7/9/2010 - ctbob wrote:
Smells like pinot, tastes like pinot, at its best; drink up and don't expect the moon
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6/29/2010 - Bruce01 wrote: 89 Points
Good table Pinot
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6/21/2010 - Muchacho wrote: 87 Points
Not too shabby, though unremarkable. Some heat, cherry and strawberry.
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6/16/2010 - Biskuit wrote: 79 Points
Not impressed, heat and stems on the nose, clunky and overly spicy palate, not a whole lot of interest
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6/12/2010 - rlafreni wrote: 88 Points
Very fruity, easy on the mouth
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6/4/2010 - gripNsip wrote: 80 Points
Ok, this a nice, fruity, easy Pinot Noir. Balanced enough for what it is. That said it's lacking in body and doesn't come across like an Oregon Pinot in flavor. Pretty boring. It does go down easy though and held up well in the fridge for 2 nights. Had this beside the Erath 2008 and the Duck Pond 2008 OPNs, the Erath was the clear winner, this came in second.
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5/30/2010 - chitowncdpguy wrote:
Pretty nose of red berries. Picks up some spice on the palate with a hint of vanilla. A bit soft all around, but with crisp acidity. Shortish finish. Simple but very good.
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5/21/2010 - napa23 Likes this wine: 86 Points
Good flavors but a little thin and light. A little time wouldn't hurt this bottle. The tannins quite prevalent on the finish. Overall, good for the money but not an incredible buy.
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4/26/2010 - JPH104 wrote: 86 Points
Took a long time to open up. Thin and unremarkable for the first 2hrs - finally picked up some substance and complexity by hour three. Just ok.
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4/21/2010 - pizzler wrote: 87 Points
Pleasant drinking, but nothing remarkable, good bang for the buck wine
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4/18/2010 - Zinlady wrote: 86 Points
Had this wine at Wine Tasting for Dummies at St thomas on April 17th. Served with Pork Roast stuffed with mushrooms and cherries - lovely combination. A little thin but it was dark - some fruit. Not a great finish.
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4/12/2010 - KPB wrote: 88 Points
Saturated ruby. A rather primary, soft PN; quite ripe, very enjoyable but doesn't show much spice or complexity.
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4/7/2010 - rocknroller wrote: 88 Points
Solid value overall, but not compelling. Nose was nice with cherry and a very distinct raspberry component, slgihtly floral. lighter in style and color depth. Finish was fair, fairly well balanced wine.
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4/2/2010 - TJolley wrote: 84 Points
A little off balance, no flavor until the finish starts.
Its not bad, but not that great when comparing side by side to other Pinot's.
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4/1/2010 - plinytheelder wrote: 86 Points
Like it fine. Just kind of boring. Thin.
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3/23/2010 - wineaboutit wrote: 86 Points
Had a glass at Noble Rot in Portland, Sunset magazines wine bar of the year for 2009. Nose of cherry and some earth, a medium bodied soft wine w/a mellow finish.
A warm vintage pinot for Oregon...similiar to '06. Good for the price point.
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3/18/2010 - cartime wrote: 86 Points
Cherry, raspberry, and a hint of earthy spices. Good, but nothing special.
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3/2/2010 - jsums wrote: 89 Points
Light ruby color with transparent rim. Beautiful and complex nose: dried cranberry/cherry, damp forest floor, juniper/eucalyptus, and a little white chocolate. Palate: spry raspberry and dried cranberry fruit with more juniper, some mushroom, and again a tiny brush of white chocolate. Gorgeous, juicy acidity. Moderate/lighter tannins. Moderate/long finish. Green stick and a hint of peppercorn lingering. Impressive intensity and structural balance without excess weight. Always an excellent cool climate PN and a nice buy.
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2/4/2010 - Poetkitty wrote: 89 Points
Really liked this Pinot. Good nose, mild, fruity flavor, heavenly finish.
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1/26/2010 - 330america wrote: 89 Points
Just another tasty under $20 Oregon pinot. Pop and pour. Would buy again.
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