Aberrant Cellars

Amplus Gran Moraine Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.113 ratings
9.13 pro ratings
Yamhill-Carlton, 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
Daron Watson

cherry, roses, slight note of baking spices, incense, licorice, black minerals & tobacco leaf flavor on finish

cherry, roses, slight note of baking spices, incense, licorice, black minerals & tobacco leaf flavor on finish

Nov 2nd, 2015
Brad Ball

Sommelier/Wine Director Social Wine Bar

9.2

Strong effort

Strong effort

Mar 23rd, 2015
Donald Williams

First impression was it doesn’t seem like a Pinot Noir. None of the funk we associate with PN. As it opened up, it became more like one of the lighter versions we’re used to from California. Every sip tasted better than the last, and it turned out to be a sensational pairing with our roasted duck breast. Looking forward to the next one.

First impression was it doesn’t seem like a Pinot Noir. None of the funk we associate with PN. As it opened up, it became more like one of the lighter versions we’re used to from California. Every sip tasted better than the last, and it turned out to be a sensational pairing with our roasted duck breast. Looking forward to the next one.

Dec 15th, 2022
S T
9.1

Vibrant, clear red on the eyes.
Red berries and some vanilla on the nose.
Cherries and baking spice on the palate.
Medium-bodied, medium finish.

Vibrant, clear red on the eyes.
Red berries and some vanilla on the nose.
Cherries and baking spice on the palate.
Medium-bodied, medium finish.

Feb 24th, 2019
Christian McLeod

Late summer berries , currants , a full basket. A second or two to open up. Just fine all on its own.

Late summer berries , currants , a full basket. A second or two to open up. Just fine all on its own.

Dec 8th, 2018
Spencer Glesmann

Light nose, cherries and light spice on the palette, tannins show up on the tail

Light nose, cherries and light spice on the palette, tannins show up on the tail

Sep 20th, 2018
Chris Regina

Brambly. Eucalyptus and cherry pine. Dark fruits and baking spices. Asphalt on the nose, newly tarred driveway circa 1979.

Brambly. Eucalyptus and cherry pine. Dark fruits and baking spices. Asphalt on the nose, newly tarred driveway circa 1979.

Feb 11th, 2017
Todd Brock

Old Edwards inn dinner. Pencil shaving tasting note from the sommelier. Rich, complex wine.

Old Edwards inn dinner. Pencil shaving tasting note from the sommelier. Rich, complex wine.

Dec 28th, 2016
Tommy Fogarty

Owner Thomas Fogarty Winery

8.8

Tommy had this 10 years ago

Tommy had this 10 years ago

Jan 18th, 2015
Tyler Ross

Tyler had this 6 years ago

Tyler had this 6 years ago

Mar 9th, 2019