Willamette Valley Vineyards

Bernau Block Pinot Noir

9.059 ratings
8.911 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
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.5

One of the higher end Pinot Noirs from Willamette Valley Vineyards. Crimson red with garnet hued edges. Lots of aromatics with red cherries and perfume. Some greenery started to appear and slightly stinky undertones. Palate was slightly metallic and vegetal with moderate acidity (6.5/10). Moderate body and moderate finish with notes of metal and asparagus. Hopefully with time the notes in the finish wear off. Drink till 2020.

One of the higher end Pinot Noirs from Willamette Valley Vineyards. Crimson red with garnet hued edges. Lots of aromatics with red cherries and perfume. Some greenery started to appear and slightly stinky undertones. Palate was slightly metallic and vegetal with moderate acidity (6.5/10). Moderate body and moderate finish with notes of metal and asparagus. Hopefully with time the notes in the finish wear off. Drink till 2020.

1 person found it helpfulJun 7th, 2016
Michael Chelus

Black cherry, currant, raspberry, loamy earth, oak and hints of golden raisin & vanilla. Good structure and moderate tannins.

Black cherry, currant, raspberry, loamy earth, oak and hints of golden raisin & vanilla. Good structure and moderate tannins.

Mar 16th, 2017
Sean Genn

Thanks Jim!

Thanks Jim!

Nov 27th, 2016
Elizabeth Smith

It's been a while since I had a non-California Pinot. My immediate reaction to this Pinot is clean, structured, and pretty, with an interplay of fruit, earth, and gravel. Tart plum and red berry flavors are present, but exist in harmony with terroir-driven minerality and delicious acidity. (sample, $55)

It's been a while since I had a non-California Pinot. My immediate reaction to this Pinot is clean, structured, and pretty, with an interplay of fruit, earth, and gravel. Tart plum and red berry flavors are present, but exist in harmony with terroir-driven minerality and delicious acidity. (sample, $55)

Apr 17th, 2016
Meghan Hamilton

Wine Educator Joseph Phelps Vineyards

7.5

Hot up front and falls flat on the finish. Dark cherries and and a little earthy funk.

Hot up front and falls flat on the finish. Dark cherries and and a little earthy funk.

Feb 1st, 2016
Austin Baird

Great Pinot Noir showing from Willamette. Light to medium body. Wonderful blend of fruit notes.

Great Pinot Noir showing from Willamette. Light to medium body. Wonderful blend of fruit notes.

Oct 31st, 2015
Kevin Løk

Very nice.

Very nice.

Jun 25th, 2023
R H
9.2

Lovely fruity, light. Lots of structure, but fun

Lovely fruity, light. Lots of structure, but fun

Nov 22nd, 2022
Paul K
9.2

My #2

My #2

Oct 18th, 2022
Heather Robinson

HWT - Heather and Eric liked it, not earthy. Scott also liked it. $55 is a bit $ though

HWT - Heather and Eric liked it, not earthy. Scott also liked it. $55 is a bit $ though

Aug 15th, 2021