Joe Christenson

8.7

A bit hot, nice cherry and orange zest. It has the profile of typical easy drinking Oregon Pinots. Lacks some integration (the acid is inconsistent, poking out at times and failing to balance at others), but all things considered I’d rather be drinking a mediocre Oregon Pinot compared to a lot of other options 🤷🏻‍♂️. We’ll cal this one a Harvard B. — 2 days ago

Joe Christenson

8.8

Lemon, nectarine, clean slate mineral, and a touch of sweetness. Some tropical notes of lemongrass and a bit of honeydew melon. Simple but nice flavors. — 15 days ago

Joe Christenson

8.6

Could use some mellowing and cellar time, which a Moneterey Cab shouldn’t demand. More than enough tannin, nice fruit underneath, notes of cedar, tobacco, and leather, but not quite harmonizing yet. Potential for sure, but expected better integration for a Costco Cab 💁🏻‍♂️. — a month ago

with Alicia

Joe Christenson

8.9

Solid Willamette Pinot. Has some cola, dark cherry, vanilla, and some more complex leather notes. Great balance of fruit and acid. Very good execution, just doesn’t quite transcend like other Willamette pinots can. — 7 days ago

with Alicia

Joe Christenson

8.8

Loads of cherry, some cola, effervescent with a bit of vanilla. Straightforward and ubiquitous Oregon Pinot. — 22 days ago

Joe Christenson

8.8

Ripe pear, hibiscus floral notes, some rose water, very effervescent and quite sweet. Great with Asian food. Not very sophisticated but an enjoyable crowd pleaser. — a month ago

Joe Christenson

9.0

Peppery and herbal with some nice raisin and red fruit underneath. Pairs great with lighter Italian fare. Zippy acidity, lively and bright. — 2 months ago

with Alicia

Joe Christenson

8.5

Big plum and dark cherry flavors, some spice and vanilla, oak, all classic flavors. Highly extracted. Acidity is out of balance, but better integration than the merlot. Value is fine on a bogo deal, but like its cousin not worth revisiting. — 15 days ago

Joe Christenson

8.2

Some elements to enjoy — cherry, cranberry, plenty of red fruit — but the acidity is bracing and there are some cacao notes that don’t mesh well with the red fruits. Fine to drink, but not worth revisiting. — 15 days ago

Joe Christenson

9.0

Opens up nicely — takes about ten minutes to get to a good spot. Blackberry, dark cherry, and some plum show beautifully. Fruit is supported by plenty of oak and tannin — get hints of black tea — and a very dry finish. Really enjoying this one — very accessible but certainly more old world than new. — 22 days ago