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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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11/20/2023 - Chris Davies Likes this wine: 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-
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6/25/2023 - yaanik Likes this wine: 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)
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6/22/2023 - MeasuredTime Likes this wine: 90 Points
Earthy, cherry, raspberry and a touch of smoke. Would be interesting to taste this again in a few years.
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5/4/2023 - cbrookfield wrote:
Nice burgundy style but a little thin……
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12/15/2022 - Al Ehrhardt wrote:
Very nice, restrained style of pinot. Cherry, raspberry, cranberry, spice, violet and orange peel.
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12/9/2022 - Scottwhipp Likes this wine: 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.
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10/23/2022 - LilSeb_58 Likes this wine: 93 Points
A really great Pinot. Looking forward to cellaring my second bottle for a few more years.
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9/3/2022 - shorty01 Likes this wine: 92 Points
An enticing mix of red berries, earth, and spice, and a finish that goes the distance. Beautiful Willamette Valley elixir.
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2/15/2022 - beatles wrote: 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.
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1/24/2022 - Fractalage Likes this wine:
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.
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1/11/2022 - wabi47 wrote: 88 Points
cherry, grape juice, cola, tea; not quite fully integrated yet
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10/7/2021 - Keepfishin18 wrote:
Cherry opening up to cherry candy, super balanced, hits of cinnamon
Want to eat this with an Irish cheddar
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7/28/2021 - NickA Likes this wine: 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.
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7/1/2021 - domco wrote:
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.
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7/1/2021 - sleepyhaus wrote:
Best bottle yet, but sadly my last. Really good wine and great value here.
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6/4/2021 - cassandrarica Likes this wine:
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5/25/2021 - ocassiuso Likes this wine:
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.
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5/13/2021 - sleepyhaus wrote:
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.
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4/9/2021 - sleepyhaus wrote:
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.
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2/4/2021 - cjsadler Likes this wine: 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.
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12/6/2020 - pjaines Likes this wine:
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.
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10/10/2020 - kingkanu wrote:
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
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9/24/2020 - shorty01 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Tasted again at the tasting room. Delightful Pinot that should develop nicely for several years.
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7/31/2020 - Djfermentation Likes this wine: 91 Points
A very nice AVA cuvee’ that has everything you want in a Willamette Pinot Noir. Some earth with spice and red fruits.
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7/20/2020 - shorty01 Likes this wine: 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.
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6/29/2020 - shorty01 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Quintessential Dundee Hills. Just the right balance of fruit, spice, and earth.
2018 is a very exciting vintage for Willamette Valley Pinot Noir.
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