Brooks Winery

Janus Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

9.134 ratings
9.25 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
Christine Havens

A blend of 40+ year-old Pommard and Dijon clone Pinot Noir grown in volcanic soil, the 2012 Brooks Janus offers considerable drinking pleasure for its price point. Sun-warmed raspberries still on the vine, juicy Bing cherries, dust, earth, and field lavender, this heady and aromatic Willamette Valley Pinot recalls warm summer evenings. On the palate, it's supple and fresh, with layers of red and black fruit, and a firm acidic spine. Finishes with a pinch of clove and allspice. ABV 13.2% | Sample

A blend of 40+ year-old Pommard and Dijon clone Pinot Noir grown in volcanic soil, the 2012 Brooks Janus offers considerable drinking pleasure for its price point. Sun-warmed raspberries still on the vine, juicy Bing cherries, dust, earth, and field lavender, this heady and aromatic Willamette Valley Pinot recalls warm summer evenings. On the palate, it's supple and fresh, with layers of red and black fruit, and a firm acidic spine. Finishes with a pinch of clove and allspice. ABV 13.2% | Sample

1 person found it helpfulJun 14th, 2015
Severn Goodwin

Blind Dinner, Pinot Theme; 4 Apr 2016 at Prairie Whale, Great Barrington, MA

Blind Dinner, Pinot Theme; 4 Apr 2016 at Prairie Whale, Great Barrington, MA

May 16th, 2017
Steve Rura

Just what I was looking for in a Willamette Valley Pinot

Just what I was looking for in a Willamette Valley Pinot

Feb 28th, 2016
Andrew Wedlake

Lush and mouthy. An very enjoyable Oregon Pinot Noir.

Lush and mouthy. An very enjoyable Oregon Pinot Noir.

Dec 24th, 2015
Jiga Hitorn

Back in the USA

Back in the USA

Dec 1st, 2015
Jimmy E

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Nov 8th, 2015
Corbett Foster

Beautiful color. Cherries, plums, and earth on the palate. My wife rates it a 10!

Beautiful color. Cherries, plums, and earth on the palate. My wife rates it a 10!

Nov 1st, 2015
AJ Leon

Beautiful rich deep red grape. New world verve with an old world flare. New cigars, new everything. Great wine

Beautiful rich deep red grape. New world verve with an old world flare. New cigars, new everything. Great wine

Jun 16th, 2015
Nathan Claiborn

Nathan had this 7 years ago

Nathan had this 7 years ago

Nov 5th, 2016
Perry Riddle

Perry had this 9 years ago

Perry had this 9 years ago

Sep 9th, 2015