Patricia Green Cellars

Balcombe Dundee Hills Pinot Noir

9.1109 ratings
9.212 pro ratings
Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Josh Morgenthau

Generous pinot fruited nose. Herbal, perfumed. On the palate sweet, dark red fruit, almost stewed, leaning towards compote or raisin, with some orange peel. Layered over a base of deep acid and tannins. Really pretty if not the most precise.

Generous pinot fruited nose. Herbal, perfumed. On the palate sweet, dark red fruit, almost stewed, leaning towards compote or raisin, with some orange peel. Layered over a base of deep acid and tannins. Really pretty if not the most precise.

Sep 26th, 2021
Mike R
9.1

Not as good as I hoped but still smiling

Not as good as I hoped but still smiling

Nov 23rd, 2019
George Chen

The only value at Prime Steakhouse in Vegas...drink really nice with Soy glazed striploin

The only value at Prime Steakhouse in Vegas...drink really nice with Soy glazed striploin

Jan 31st, 2018
jerod peitsmeyer

i like pinot that tastes like pinot

i like pinot that tastes like pinot

Oct 12th, 2017
Daniel P. Drake

Welcome to the weekend! I am starting off with the 2015 Patricia Green Cellars Balcombe Vineyard Pinot Noir. The Balcombe Vineyard is located toward the top of the Dundee Hills facing south. Patricia Green Cellars believe this vineyard which is planted to the Pommard Clone is simply one of the best vineyards they work.

On the nose I am getting cranberry, raspberry, black cherry, vanilla, cinnamon, and forest floor.

Upon first sip the palate gives way to bright red fruit, tart cranberry, tart cherry, tart raspberry, vanilla, clove and forest soil with a minerality.

The wine is silky smooth to a medium body, medium acidity, medium to + smooth tannins that leads to a crisp long enjoyable finish. We are starting the weekend off right and can't wait to get into the meat of this weekend. Be safe, have fun and make it a great weekend. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Welcome to the weekend! I am starting off with the 2015 Patricia Green Cellars Balcombe Vineyard Pinot Noir. The Balcombe Vineyard is located toward the top of the Dundee Hills facing south. Patricia Green Cellars believe this vineyard which is planted to the Pommard Clone is simply one of the best vineyards they work.

On the nose I am getting cranberry, raspberry, black cherry, vanilla, cinnamon, and forest floor.

Upon first sip the palate gives way to bright red fruit, tart cranberry, tart cherry, tart raspberry, vanilla, clove and forest soil with a minerality.

The wine is silky smooth to a medium body, medium acidity, medium to + smooth tannins that leads to a crisp long enjoyable finish. We are starting the weekend off right and can't wait to get into the meat of this weekend. Be safe, have fun and make it a great weekend. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

1 person found it helpfulSep 23rd, 2017
Ed Matthews

First taste of the new 2013 vintage: smoke, sulfur, funk on top of a dark fruit nose. Soft dark fruit, plum/bacon/smoke, soft finish, very like a very good Cru Beaujolais. Interesting profile for a Pinot.

First taste of the new 2013 vintage: smoke, sulfur, funk on top of a dark fruit nose. Soft dark fruit, plum/bacon/smoke, soft finish, very like a very good Cru Beaujolais. Interesting profile for a Pinot.

1 person found it helpfulJun 17th, 2015
David Shaw

Dusty rose, violet, perfume, spice and cherry on nose with touch of barnyard and sea salt or marine. Blackberry and cherry in mouth with length plus some baking spice. Paired well with cacio e Pepe

Dusty rose, violet, perfume, spice and cherry on nose with touch of barnyard and sea salt or marine. Blackberry and cherry in mouth with length plus some baking spice. Paired well with cacio e Pepe

Mar 13th, 2016
Katia Bechara

Monopole vineyard farmed since 1996 by Patricia green. Dundee hills flavor profile. Volcanic soils.

Monopole vineyard farmed since 1996 by Patricia green. Dundee hills flavor profile. Volcanic soils.

May 13th, 2015
Sarah O'Kelley

Black fruit, minerality, acidity...pretty big; shd develop well!

Black fruit, minerality, acidity...pretty big; shd develop well!

Oct 6th, 2014
Ed Matthews

Balcombe and Balcombe 1B are two of my faves from Patty Green. 2011 more austere than most vintages. Going to age well.

Balcombe and Balcombe 1B are two of my faves from Patty Green. 2011 more austere than most vintages. Going to age well.

Nov 4th, 2013