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2010 Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir Elton Vineyard
Pinot Noir
- USA
- Oregon
- Willamette Valley
- Eola - Amity Hills
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Community Tasting Notes 7
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JCGuthrie Likes this wine: 92 points
January 22, 2017 - Drinking very well right now
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pmarlo wrote: 92 points
October 26, 2014 - The interesting thing I found about this wine was that I immediately compared it to SW Michigan pinots. I was light colored like MI wines, had that sharp tang of transparency and the essence of the pinot grape, yet the flavor was what MI wines aspire to attain. Another thing too, i left this wine for about a week, maybe more, int he bottle, and it was good that far down the line. it had softened but the fruit, which was not in abundance to begin with, never really faded. I do regret not picking up another. The CT window is very narrow and I would venture it out to be 1-3 years more. This wine surprised me. Had I another I would give it three more years.
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haBu wrote: 85 points
May 4, 2014 - did not experience the acid, although not a lot of cherry either but red berries, herbal notes, finish was rather short
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Jake112380 wrote: 85 points
April 30, 2014 - The acid seemed a bit too assertive in this wine. There was some decent cherry flavor, and maybe a hint of some floralness, but it was hard to detect above the acid.
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Duncan.Salt Likes this wine: 91 points
August 31, 2013 - This wine opens with rich aromas of dark fruits, with layers of citrus, cherry, mushroom, and a slight nuttiness on the nose. Flavors mirror aromas, leading with lively cherry and raspberry, complimented by notes of stone fruit, spice and leather. Silky smooth tannins and bright acid create a rich mouthfeel and well-rounded body that lead into a smooth, luxurious fruit-filled finish.
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By Allen Meadows
Apr-14, Issue #54 (link)(Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir - Elton Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Gregory Walter
Issue #88, 7/15/2013 (link)(Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir Elton Willamette Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
July/August 2013, IWC Issue #169 (link)(Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir Elton Eola-Amity Hills) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
3/22/2013 (link) 92 points(Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir Elton Vineyard) Dark cherry red color with pale meniscus; lifted, ripe cherry, tart black raspberry nose; tasty, rich but poised, ripe cherry, black cherry, black raspberry palate with good acidity; medium-plus finish 92+ points (15 mos in oak, 40% new)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2010
- Type Red
- Producer Willamette Valley Vineyards
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Elton Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region Oregon
- SubRegion Willamette Valley
- Appellation Eola - Amity Hills
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 2 (1%)
- In Cellars 43 (28%)
- Consumed 108 (71%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
86% Like It 7 votes
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- ProducerWillamette Valley Vineyards
- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionOregon
- SubRegionWillamette Valley
- AppellationEola - Amity Hills
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