Applegate Valley, Southern Oregon

Big Table Farm

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Reddish in color with light intensity.

Red fruits on the nose with light oak, spices, herbs and milk chocolates.

Light to medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, strawberries, red cherries, light oak, spices, chocolates and earth.

Tangy finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Pinot Noir from Oregon is easy drinking, nicely balanced and soft.

Good right out of the bottle and good as a sipping wine.

Would be nice to revisit it in 2 years.

Good by itself or with food. I gave it a light chill, and paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.

Whole Cluster Pinot Noir grapes were fermented with native yeast. Aged for 10 months in oak barrels. Unfiltered and unfined.

13.1% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$50.
— 3 days ago

Dick, Lyle and 11 others liked this

Cristom

Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021

Quite young but totally ready to drink. Beautiful aromas of wild berries, violets and wet potting soil. The palate is full of red berry fruit with notes of mushroom, Earl Grey tea, fresh basil, mint and sweet spices. A note of “steaminess” (whole cluster?) and a beautiful touch of mineral on the finish. Lovely balance and perfect acidity. Light bodied, silky tannins and so fresh tasting. Great effort! — 21 days ago

Scott@Mister, Daniel P. and 2 others liked this

Shea Wine Cellars

Estate Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

Cranberry blackberry notes. Very rich in texture. Nice finish — 20 days ago

Douglas, Ira and 1 other liked this

Willamette Valley Vineyards

Whole Cluster Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Dark garnet color. The nose is full of cherry cola, blueberry and a noticeable “green” aroma. The palate is more mulberry/boysenberry focused with additional touches of black tea, tobacco and wild herbs. No noticeable oak. A definite “stemmy” note on the finish. Medium-plus finish and sturdy tannins. Tongue tingling acidity and mouthfeel. Nice freshness. Part of the North Shore House Wine Pairing Dinner on March 9, 2024. — 9 days ago

Paul, Austin and 1 other liked this

Antica Terra

Botanica Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

One of two bottles opened in honor of International Women’s Day a few nights back. This was terrific, although perhaps a touch Shedonistic for an Oregon Pinot. — 8 days ago

Austin, Shay and 4 others liked this

A to Z Wineworks

Oregon Pinot Noir 2021

Great wine for the price! Blackberry and cherry with hints of chocolate. Medium acidity and body, I really liked this one. — 17 days ago

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Columbia Valley Riesling 2022

slightly acidic, citrus flavor with hints of grapefruit — 13 days ago

Domaine Serene

Yamhill Cuvée Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2019

Elegant Ruby color with red fruit aromas and gentle floral spice, aged for about 12 months in French oak, signature blend of grapes from Dundee Hills, Eola-Amity Hills, and Yamhill-Carlton AVA's. On the palate flavors of cherry and black raspberry with notes of herb, licorice and wet stone notes. Soft dusty tannins on a long finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy notes. Very Nice! Drinking well now! — 9 days ago

Tom, "Odedi" and 2 others liked this

Lemelson Vineyards

Thea's Selection Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021

Light ruby color with a garnet rim. Aromas of Smokey black berry/currant/raspberry fruit with notes of forest floor and purple flowers. Same fruits on the palate with hints of mushrooms, black tea, dried earth and savory spices. Juicy with silky tannins. Medium bodied and soft textured. — 9 days ago

Bob, Paul and 1 other liked this

Domaine Drouhin

Dundee Hills Pinot Noir

Medium Ruby with aromas red fruits, black tea and ample floral spice, aged in 20% new French oak for about 10 months. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry and plum with notes of tobacco, cedar, black pepper, tea and vanilla spice. Fine tannins, long finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with fruit, herb, spice and wet stone character. Very Nice! Aging well! — 15 days ago

Paul, Tom and 1 other liked this