Brittan Vineyards

Gestalt Block Pinot Noir

9.198 ratings
9.022 pro ratings
McMinnville, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Pinot Noir
Top Notes For
Eric Urbani

Disappointing given it is Willamette

Disappointing given it is Willamette

Nov 15th, 2019
Dr. Owen Bargreen

The 2016 Brittan Vineyards ‘Gestalt Block’ is a scintillating new release by this storied Oregon winery. Sourced from their vineyard in the McMinnville AVA, as the ‘Gestalt Block’ is set on their western facing hillside that is set on broken basalt. Deeply colored once in the glass, the ‘Gestalt Block’ starts off with deep wet stone influence that connects with the shades of cran-pomegranate and guava with peat moss aromas that all collide in the glass. The mouth-watering acidity of the wine is truly gorgeous, as is the great sense of stony terroir. Silky and soft on the mouth, this delivers gobs of racy acidity and a light dusting of salinity that runs through the dark fruits and earthy undertones on the palate. Truly novel and esteemed in the land of Oregon Pinot Noir, the ‘Gestalt Block’ will have a decade or more in the cellar. Drink 2019-2032- 94

The 2016 Brittan Vineyards ‘Gestalt Block’ is a scintillating new release by this storied Oregon winery. Sourced from their vineyard in the McMinnville AVA, as the ‘Gestalt Block’ is set on their western facing hillside that is set on broken basalt. Deeply colored once in the glass, the ‘Gestalt Block’ starts off with deep wet stone influence that connects with the shades of cran-pomegranate and guava with peat moss aromas that all collide in the glass. The mouth-watering acidity of the wine is truly gorgeous, as is the great sense of stony terroir. Silky and soft on the mouth, this delivers gobs of racy acidity and a light dusting of salinity that runs through the dark fruits and earthy undertones on the palate. Truly novel and esteemed in the land of Oregon Pinot Noir, the ‘Gestalt Block’ will have a decade or more in the cellar. Drink 2019-2032- 94

Nov 6th, 2019
Ryan Wofford

Big bold & kinda hot

Big bold & kinda hot

Mar 6th, 2018
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Pencil shavings, iron, spice box, pomegranate, cranberry, maple syrup, sappy and mildly floral. A bit shut down at first tonight but became really good with air.

Pencil shavings, iron, spice box, pomegranate, cranberry, maple syrup, sappy and mildly floral. A bit shut down at first tonight but became really good with air.

Jan 25th, 2017
jarred gild

Head Wine Buyer Western Market

9.3

crazy

crazy

Mar 9th, 2016
Chantal Forthun

Winemaker Flowers Vineyard & Winery

8.3

Bramble, iron, nice natural acidity, soft tannin

Bramble, iron, nice natural acidity, soft tannin

Oct 6th, 2014
Erich Broksas

Early Mountain Vineyards

9.3

So well balanced.

So well balanced.

May 8th, 2014
Michael Kotrady

"Pinot in the City" tasting earlier today

"Pinot in the City" tasting earlier today

Apr 2nd, 2014
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

8.1

So, so... Liked this one better earlier this summer. Suffers from extraction and despite its concentrated fruit, it lacks nerve.

So, so... Liked this one better earlier this summer. Suffers from extraction and despite its concentrated fruit, it lacks nerve.

Sep 9th, 2013
Nate Rose

Wine Director Specs

10

Fire

Fire

Apr 10th, 2013