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2009 Brittan Vineyards Pinot Noir Gestalt Block
Pinot Noir
- USA
- Oregon
- Willamette Valley
- McMinnville
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Community Tasting Notes 25
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PDXWineO Does not like this wine:
December 22, 2022 - Flawed. Possibly due to improper storage but it was not corked.
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BadOyster wrote: 95 points
March 4, 2022 - Still an amazing bottle that I just can’t believe is 13 years old. Those bright red fruits, the minerality, the acidity. Smidge of dirt. An addictive red that reminds me of a brilliant Bourgogne. It fell apart a bit on day 2, so I'd definitely buy another well-cellared bottle if I had the chance, but I'd drink it soon.
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BadOyster wrote: 96 points
November 27, 2020 - Bought this from the library offering, and it was very alive and well. Could easily spend more time in the cellar. On the first day, a bit muted. Had the trademark Brittan acidity, but couldn't feel the OR dirt or fruit. However, on day two, knocked my socks off with perfect balance of bright cherry and ripe strawberry, OR underbrush, a bit of herby oregano, and great minerality. Probably would have been fine on day 1 with a more aggressive decant upon opening.
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Bmathews Likes this wine: 94 points
November 26, 2020 - The Gestalt vineyard is amazing. This wine epitomizes the best of the McMinnville AVA. If you like the deep mineral flavors with a little smoke and slate then this is your Pinot. And if you don’t, that’s fine too. Grab your fruit forward Pinots and leave these for those of us who love them!
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MoreWinePlease Likes this wine: 93 points
December 6, 2019 - Big, rich, dark and juicy, this could be enjoyed on its own but went well w/gas-grilled beef loin steak, baby green salad, and herbed rice pilaf. Nose of dark fruits, subtle and well-integrated oak, rich juicy midpalate of blackberries, pomegranate-ending in a medium but satisfying finish. Good stuff for a ripe vintage that held up well in the cellar.
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By Josh Raynolds
July/August 2012, IWC Issue #163 (link)(Brittan Vineyards Pinot Noir Gestalt Block Willamette Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Brittan Vineyards
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Gestalt Block
- Country USA
- Region Oregon
- SubRegion Willamette Valley
- Appellation McMinnville
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 104 (38%)
- Consumed 171 (62%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
83% Like It 6 votes
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- ProducerBrittan Vineyards
- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionOregon
- SubRegionWillamette Valley
- AppellationMcMinnville
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