2006 Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Croft Vineyard
Pinot Noir
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By Josh Raynolds
(Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Croft Vineyard Willamette Valley) Login and sign up and see review text.
May/June 2008, IWC Issue #138, (See more on Vinous...)
Garagiste
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By Jon Rimmerman
(CROFT Patricia Green PINOT NOIR) 2006 Oregon Dear Friends, Here’s a sneak peak at the 2006 vintage in Oregon, one that has produced some top-level wines with style and balance all the way down to the lower end of the spectrum. While not the extract-bombs that many 2005s resemble, there are beautiful Pinot Noirs in the vintage that will dazzle many of you with their clarity and focussed varietal tone. This is one of the most Burgundian vintages Oregon has yet produced - you will not find candied rum-raisin here. We have two wines to choose from below - please see Patty Green’s web site for more information on the wines below but both represent some of the more reasonably priced wines of their genre. From Patty Green: “The particular thing about the 2006 vintage is that the vineyards that we traditionally considered our “village” level vineyards performed better than they ever have since we have been working with them. The top-notch stuff is what you (and we) would expect but it is toward the lower price points where we think the wines have made terrific strides. Due to this there is one significant change in the line-up of wines from 2006. We did not bottle a 2006 Oregon Pinot Noir this year” (all of it went into the Reserve - the quality was too high). If you are just getting into Oregon Pinot Noir or are an experienced enthusiast, these are top efforts that will deliver terroir and price/value. Both of these will not be easy to find in 2006: ONE SHIPMENT ONLY directly from Oregon with perfect provenance (due to our relative proximity to the Willamette Valley, this is about as close as you can get to buying it from the cellar door and we will store it under perfect conditions for you until shipping or pick up): 2006 Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Estate “Old Vine” (this is not the regular Estate - this is a limited selection of the oldest parcel) 2006 Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir “Croft Vineyard” Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA OR5100 OR5200
10/3/2007, (See more on Garagiste...)
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2006
- TypeRed
- ProducerPatricia Green Cellars
- VarietyPinot Noir
- Designationn/a
- VineyardCroft Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionOregon
- SubRegionWillamette Valley
- AppellationWillamette Valley
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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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