Aberrant Cellars

Carpe Noctem Pinot Noir

9.136 ratings
8.74 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
Al Shikoh

Medium ruby color with aromas of dark berries, cherry cola, vanilla, and baking spices. Impressive depth and power are evident on the palate in this good vintage featuring dark cherry and raspberry flavors leading to a long finish with velvety tannins. This is their top cuvée made as a rigorous barrel selection from their fruit in Eola-Amity Hills and Yamhill-Carlton with 18% whole cluster use then aged 16 months in 50% new French oak. 13.9% ABV. $60.

Medium ruby color with aromas of dark berries, cherry cola, vanilla, and baking spices. Impressive depth and power are evident on the palate in this good vintage featuring dark cherry and raspberry flavors leading to a long finish with velvety tannins. This is their top cuvée made as a rigorous barrel selection from their fruit in Eola-Amity Hills and Yamhill-Carlton with 18% whole cluster use then aged 16 months in 50% new French oak. 13.9% ABV. $60.

Jun 6th, 2018
Justin Croxall

Nice texture but a little on the "full" side. Interesting producer though.

Nice texture but a little on the "full" side. Interesting producer though.

Aug 5th, 2015
Jennifer Lakari

Big oaky pinot. Bright cherry, mocha, cranberry with vanilla and cedar notes

Big oaky pinot. Bright cherry, mocha, cranberry with vanilla and cedar notes

May 4th, 2015
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.2

Slight earth notes in the background. Round with some cassis and dark cherry notes.

Slight earth notes in the background. Round with some cassis and dark cherry notes.

Apr 11th, 2014
Ted Corvey

Solid but short finisher. @Scott Petrus

Solid but short finisher. @Scott Petrus

Jul 16th, 2021
Nicolas Montigelli

With Eric Eide

With Eric Eide

Apr 15th, 2015
Cara Freije

2011

Jun 20th, 2014
Clark Harrop

Nice structure

Nice structure

Aug 20th, 2017
Lauren Roberts

I vote for Pinot (j.k., go Hillary!)

I vote for Pinot (j.k., go Hillary!)

Oct 20th, 2016
Larry Parker

It was a lovely gift from my closing attorney. Love drinking PNoir I didn't pay for!

It was a lovely gift from my closing attorney. Love drinking PNoir I didn't pay for!

Sep 30th, 2015