Westrey

Oracle Vineyard Pinot Noir

8.837 ratings
8.58 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
Chris Zitzman

While I was tempted to decant the 2012 Westrey Pinot Noir (Oracle Vineyard) I was worried about shocking it. I shouldn’t have held that concern. This pinot is more Burgundy than Oregon, and it’s built to age. As it opens a youthful swell of currant jumps out at you, and as it breathes it begins to become more complex. On the palate, the experience is similar in that with each swirl and sip- this puppy gets bigger paws and begins to truly take shape. The finish itself is my favorite, as it too deepens with time, as good wines should. I probably should have decanted it, but we live and learn. Outstanding, deep stuff.

While I was tempted to decant the 2012 Westrey Pinot Noir (Oracle Vineyard) I was worried about shocking it. I shouldn’t have held that concern. This pinot is more Burgundy than Oregon, and it’s built to age. As it opens a youthful swell of currant jumps out at you, and as it breathes it begins to become more complex. On the palate, the experience is similar in that with each swirl and sip- this puppy gets bigger paws and begins to truly take shape. The finish itself is my favorite, as it too deepens with time, as good wines should. I probably should have decanted it, but we live and learn. Outstanding, deep stuff.

Mar 10th, 2020
Stacy Markow

This is seriously delicious. Great fruit and earthy character. Balanced and complex

This is seriously delicious. Great fruit and earthy character. Balanced and complex

Nov 9th, 2017
jerod peitsmeyer

yuk

1 person found it helpfulAug 21st, 2014
Marslyn Clark

A bit smokey, complex.

A bit smokey, complex.

1 person found it helpfulMay 22nd, 2014
Brian S

Lots of white pepper and violet.

Lots of white pepper and violet.

Jan 27th, 2017
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

8.4

Reasonably good wine. A bit heavy and smokey and a bit hot on the finish.

Reasonably good wine. A bit heavy and smokey and a bit hot on the finish.

Jan 30th, 2016
Hayden Hamilton

Ok. Not great.

Ok. Not great.

Feb 21st, 2020
Christopher Casassa

Fig jam and raspberry, with some subtle spice and earthen flavors. As another received stated. It was quite good day 2/3.

Fig jam and raspberry, with some subtle spice and earthen flavors. As another received stated. It was quite good day 2/3.

Dec 23rd, 2019
Treva McCroskey

This good.

This good.

Mar 5th, 2019
DCH
9.2

Solid fruit forward Pinot.

Solid fruit forward Pinot.

Dec 25th, 2017