Ponzi Vineyards

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

9.084 ratings

9.011 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

8.7

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

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

8.9

Great

Great

Mar 20th, 2016

9.8

Gorgeous black cherry and spice in perfect, seamless balance. @Luisa Ponzi nailed it!

Gorgeous black cherry and spice in perfect, seamless balance. @Luisa Ponzi nailed it!

Sep 28th, 2015

General Manager Winebow

9.0

Bursting with smoky raspberries.

Bursting with smoky raspberries.

Jul 30th, 2015

9.0

Much bolder and richer than prior vintages. Ripe black plums and dark cherries mixed with earth and minerals.

Much bolder and richer than prior vintages. Ripe black plums and dark cherries mixed with earth and minerals.

Jul 2nd, 2015

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.0

One of the benchmark Williamette producers

One of the benchmark Williamette producers

Feb 4th, 2015

9.0

Bing cherries w/ tightly wound tannins

Bing cherries w/ tightly wound tannins

Apr 4th, 2018

9.0

Decanted. Beautiful floral nose. Spices. Pomegranate. Quite tasty. Can use more time, but drinking well now.

Decanted. Beautiful floral nose. Spices. Pomegranate. Quite tasty. Can use more time, but drinking well now.

Oct 3rd, 2017

8.4

Surprisingly a little disappointing overall. Had some good points though.

Surprisingly a little disappointing overall. Had some good points though.

Aug 28th, 2016

8.4

A bit disappointing. To much fruit in the beginning. Flat finish.

A bit disappointing. To much fruit in the beginning. Flat finish.

Aug 15th, 2016