Ponzi Vineyards

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

9.0327 ratings
8.848 pro ratings
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
Andrew Lohse

Light, silky, fruit-driven

Light, silky, fruit-driven

Mar 27th, 2018
Rob B
9.0

Winner of our Pinot Grigio vs Pinot Gris Tasting

Winner of our Pinot Grigio vs Pinot Gris Tasting

Jan 14th, 2018
boyd

One question: why did they ever change this label? I love it.

One question: why did they ever change this label? I love it.

3 people found it helpfulOct 1st, 2014
Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

8.8

Varietally correct and forever, unabashedly Oregon Pinot, this will not win new converts but is one of the master class examples of Willamette Pinot Noir.

Varietally correct and forever, unabashedly Oregon Pinot, this will not win new converts but is one of the master class examples of Willamette Pinot Noir.

1 person found it helpfulApr 20th, 2016
John Willison

Bright burgundy color. Ripe cherry and a bit of cola and sassafras on the nose. Follows with cherry, raspberry, red licorice and some earthy tones. Layered, but not very complex. The 'easy conversation after a long day' kind of wine vs. the 'life changing soul searching' one.

Bright burgundy color. Ripe cherry and a bit of cola and sassafras on the nose. Follows with cherry, raspberry, red licorice and some earthy tones. Layered, but not very complex. The 'easy conversation after a long day' kind of wine vs. the 'life changing soul searching' one.

1 person found it helpfulNov 24th, 2015
Ed Matthews

Black cherry and leather. If I were drinking this blind, I would swear it was Côtes de Beaune. Very nicely done. Fruit restrained, acid awesome.

Black cherry and leather. If I were drinking this blind, I would swear it was Côtes de Beaune. Very nicely done. Fruit restrained, acid awesome.

1 person found it helpfulJun 1st, 2014
Sipping Fine Wine

Thriving under the second generation for more than 2 decades, this family owned and operated winery is internationally acclaimed for crafting some of the world's finest cool climate wines. Aromas of complex fruit and enticing spice, aged for 12 months on 30% New French oak. On the palate flavors of cherry and cranberry with cacao and pepper spice. Lingering finish with expressive tannins should give thus wine a few years to run. Nice, trying their reserve next!

Thriving under the second generation for more than 2 decades, this family owned and operated winery is internationally acclaimed for crafting some of the world's finest cool climate wines. Aromas of complex fruit and enticing spice, aged for 12 months on 30% New French oak. On the palate flavors of cherry and cranberry with cacao and pepper spice. Lingering finish with expressive tannins should give thus wine a few years to run. Nice, trying their reserve next!

May 1st, 2017
Beau Carson

Classic and solid Willamette Pinot.

Classic and solid Willamette Pinot.

Apr 24th, 2017
Scott Rowe

What's the first thing you do when in The Hamptons? Drink Oregon Pinot of course!!!
Absolutely beautiful wine.
Generous on every level, the bottle didn't last long

What's the first thing you do when in The Hamptons? Drink Oregon Pinot of course!!!
Absolutely beautiful wine.
Generous on every level, the bottle didn't last long

Oct 25th, 2016
Bob McDonald

Light Ruby with a tawny rim. Perfumed nose with Plum Lavender and violets. Very sweet palate of stewed fruits/rhubarb with softening silky tannins. Very much a new world nose - reminiscent of Central Otago. Always liked Ponzi from when I used to visit Eugene when my son was on the Oregon Ducks Tennis Team. A delicious Pinot Noir.

Light Ruby with a tawny rim. Perfumed nose with Plum Lavender and violets. Very sweet palate of stewed fruits/rhubarb with softening silky tannins. Very much a new world nose - reminiscent of Central Otago. Always liked Ponzi from when I used to visit Eugene when my son was on the Oregon Ducks Tennis Team. A delicious Pinot Noir.

Sep 12th, 2016