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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.3 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 31 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Chris Davies on 11/20/2023 & rated 89 points: Quite enjoyed this. It’s not a light or pretty style, fruit is a bit stewed and dark. Not bad though. 3.5- (807 views) | | | Tasted by yaanik on 6/25/2023 & rated 96 points: Incredible. So complex, yet soooo accessible. Concentrated cranberry, cherry, pomegranate. Tea of hibiscus petals and crushed damp herbs. Perfectly concentrated without being overextracted. Beautiful length and acidity. Very subtle spice from the oak that barely reveals itself. If you want to introduce someone who is interested (but uninitiated) to fine wine...share this bottle with them. When I taste pinot like this, I feel relieved... you don't need to hemorrhage money on Burgundy to drink world-class pinot !! (not blind) (1099 views) | | | Tasted by MeasuredTime on 6/22/2023 & rated 90 points: Earthy, cherry, raspberry and a touch of smoke. Would be interesting to taste this again in a few years. (996 views) | | | Tasted by cbrookfield on 5/4/2023: Nice burgundy style but a little thin…… (1162 views) | | | Tasted by Al Ehrhardt on 12/15/2022: Very nice, restrained style of pinot. Cherry, raspberry, cranberry, spice, violet and orange peel. (1493 views) | | | Tasted by Scottwhipp on 12/9/2022 & rated 93 points: Medium/light body. Elegant style - light and slightly dry with nice fruit on the palate - cranberry, violets and bark. Nice acidity on the finish with mild+ tannins. Classic Oregon Burgundian style Pinot Noir. (1205 views) | | | Tasted by LilSeb_58 on 10/23/2022 & rated 93 points: A really great Pinot. Looking forward to cellaring my second bottle for a few more years. (1360 views) | | | Tasted by shorty01 on 9/3/2022 & rated 92 points: An enticing mix of red berries, earth, and spice, and a finish that goes the distance. Beautiful Willamette Valley elixir. (1534 views) | | | Tasted by beatles on 2/15/2022 & rated 92 points: Needs air - then it arrives. Tasted over two days, much better on day 2 - even day 3.Very fresh cool, restrained, yet with the sexy, creamy feel os af US Pinot. Minerals, herbs here - and very clear fruit. (2744 views) | | | Tasted by Fractalage on 1/24/2022: The great thing about this wine is the earthen profiles of flavor that rage and distribute length to the complex finish.
Very interesting wine.
Considerable sediment, though young, which signifies an unfiltered product, but this was a great example of quality. I would love to visit the Willamette Valley some day soon to see these fine vineyards.
Sip after sip this was worth the dollars for the experience.
Very well made.
If you enjoy dry and notes of fungus, decomposed leaves from an ancient forest with damp spices, muted fruit, earth focus, then this will be one for your palate. (1903 views) | | | Tasted by wabi47 on 1/11/2022 & rated 88 points: cherry, grape juice, cola, tea; not quite fully integrated yet (1906 views) | | | Tasted by Keepfishin18 on 10/7/2021: Cherry opening up to cherry candy, super balanced, hits of cinnamon
Want to eat this with an Irish cheddar (2299 views) | | | Tasted by NickA on 7/28/2021 & rated 90 points: Very pure, without the astringency of the '17. Straightforward, quaffable, tasty, and pretty young still. We drank it as an aperitif, with gusto. (2384 views) | | | Tasted by sleepyhaus on 7/1/2021: Best bottle yet, but sadly my last. Really good wine and great value here. (2014 views) | | | Tasted by domco on 7/1/2021: Needs some time and/or air. Darker, earthier, some oak coming through early. But then smooths out, the fruit comes forward a little more and comes together in a tastier package. Looking forward to trying more here. (2104 views) | | | Tasted by cassandrarica on 6/4/2021: Liked this (2011 views) | | | Tasted by ocassiuso on 5/25/2021: Black cherry, loam and oak on the nose. Elevated acidity, moderate tannins, medium bodied, 13°. Above average length, juicy and likeable but not especially complex. A little less oak would be nice. (1773 views) | | | Tasted by sleepyhaus on 5/13/2021: This bottle seemed much tighter throughout the evening. Might be shutting down a bit. I'd prepare to give this plenty of air if drinking now. (1730 views) | | | Tasted by sleepyhaus on 4/9/2021: Slightly closed at first, this really opened up to shine after an hour or two. Tart pie cherries, good acidity and length, surprising complexity for such a young and entry level wine. Very good wine. (1679 views) | | | Tasted by cjsadler on 2/4/2021 & rated 90 points: Elegant and well made, with notes of tart dark cherries. Drinkable now, but very young feeling-- seems like decanting or cellaring would bring out much more. (1985 views) | | | Tasted by pjaines on 12/6/2020: Cracking value and very distinct - light high toned fruit with a spicy tang on the palate. Very much not a Burgundy, but very much an elegant wine that speaks of quality winemaking, I don't have enough experience of Oregon pinot noir to say whether this is typical, but it is great value and could be a lovely little wine in 2-3 years when it relaxes into itself a bit more. (2290 views) | | | Tasted by kingkanu on 10/10/2020: Very youthful, but only takes 20 mins or so to wake up, medium light body, ripe cherry pie in the nose, the palate is juicy cherry fruit with really nice acidity, really good for its price and level (2354 views) | | | Tasted by shorty01 on 9/24/2020 & rated 92 points: Tasted again at the tasting room. Delightful Pinot that should develop nicely for several years. (2123 views) | | | Tasted by Djfermentation on 7/31/2020 & rated 91 points: A very nice AVA cuvee’ that has everything you want in a Willamette Pinot Noir. Some earth with spice and red fruits. (2256 views) | | | Tasted by shorty01 on 7/20/2020 & rated 92 points: This drinks like a much higher priced wine. A joy to drink. IMHO, one of the premiere producers of Pinot Noir. Crazy QPR. (2005 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, Oregon Pinot Noir: The Winning Streak Continues (Jul 2020) (8/1/2020)
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| Arterberry Maresh Producer websitePinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Oregon Oregon Wine, Oregon Wineries (Oregon Wine Board)Willamette Valley Willamette Valley Wineries Association | Willamette Valley (Oregon Wine Board)
On weinlagen-info including some single vineyards
Willamette Valley Vintage Reviews
Dundee Hills Dundee Hills Winegrowers Association website
Located just 28 miles southwest of Portland, and 40 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, the Dundee Hills appellation is situated within an irregular circle of about 6,490 acres in total, of which more than 1,264 acres of vineyards are planted. This region is unique for its higher elevation, warmer nighttime temperatures, less low-elevation fog and frost, and lava-based Jory soil series of reddish silt, clay and loam soils.
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