2006 Cameron Pinot Noir Arley's Leap

Community Tasting Notes (12) Avg Score: 90.9 points

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  11/3/2019 - Brix Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Oh my, this was even better than anticipated. The Arley's is always my favorite among Cameron's cuvees, and this was no exception. Reflects the warm 2006 vintage, still lush and rich, but with ample acidity and structure. Explosive on the nose: raspberry, soil, a hint of flowers and sea breeze. Stored at cellar temp since release, this is throwing quite a bit of fine sediment, but still has years of life ahead. Quintessentially OR pinot, just delicious.

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  6/6/2014 - AllRed wrote: 90 Points

  Ruby color. Notes of cherry, florals- violets, minerals and dust. Red fruits and cherry, clove, mineral on the palate. The acid on the palate really stood out on the second pass through which caused me to guess Burgundy instead of Oregon. 90-91 pts.

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  4/9/2014 - oldgrowth45 wrote:

  this bottle was consumed at a birthday party, thus this isn't a super detailed note. Pop and pour. Dark maroon color, and thick legs. Smoky blackberries and blueberries on the nose (not a lot of the Cameron "funk"). The initial palate is full-bodied, however there's good acidity that keeps the fruit firm. The tannins are a little oaky. Lots of concentration. As it opens, the fruit becomes a little prune-like (seems a little tired). The finish is a little tart and flat, however it really shined with food (little baby quiche tarts, yum). The drinking window of this bottle is 2009-2014 and that seems spot on as this bottle is on the down side compared to the bottle I consumed a couple years ago. Good, but not great.

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  1/25/2014 - Wolflarson wrote:

  Beautiful classic Cameron nose. Just past its peak, I would drink it now. Its still great but starting to brown.

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  4/4/2012 - oldgrowth45 wrote:

  Drank over two nights, with and without food. 13.2% a.b.v. Very dark brickish maroon color. Medium legs. Initial nose shows some classic Cameron/Jory funk along with violets, iron filings, and cinnamon. Initial palate is full of well-ripened fruit. Low acidity, but given the heat of the vintage, there's nice balance to this bottle. Well-placed tannins as well as a little minerality on the mid palate help to further frame and positively define the fruit. Full, but clean back palate, and nice length on the finish. Showed equally well alone and with food. I can see this bottle appealing equally to folks who prefer full-bodied pinots as well as those who like a little more spine and structure in their pinots. Well-made bottle. Nice.

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