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Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

8.9193 ratings
8.99 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
Jordan Wardlaw

Very recent bottling, not showing as well as the outstanding 2016. First impression was much more of a Chénas. Floral aromas of damp rose petal are very dominant with faint red fruit and spice character, but very muted overall without a significant mid palate presence. Bright acidity and freshness are nonetheless very appealing and I suspect it will open up with time as this is clearly a fine producer working with several terrific growers. Still a fine value, and I’d like to check in on it after a few more months in bottle.

Very recent bottling, not showing as well as the outstanding 2016. First impression was much more of a Chénas. Floral aromas of damp rose petal are very dominant with faint red fruit and spice character, but very muted overall without a significant mid palate presence. Bright acidity and freshness are nonetheless very appealing and I suspect it will open up with time as this is clearly a fine producer working with several terrific growers. Still a fine value, and I’d like to check in on it after a few more months in bottle.

1 person found it helpfulOct 22nd, 2018
Ed Lehrman

Pretty solid Pinot esp for the price.

Pretty solid Pinot esp for the price.

Jun 27th, 2018
Justin Gilman CSW, CSS

Solid #PinotNoir #wine. Bright red and clear in color, it has some vegital components at opening. In time, lots of maraschino cherry, some leafy, Smokey under tones, but not prominent. Medium body, round, smooth. Crowd pleasing. Opened 11/24/17

Solid #PinotNoir #wine. Bright red and clear in color, it has some vegital components at opening. In time, lots of maraschino cherry, some leafy, Smokey under tones, but not prominent. Medium body, round, smooth. Crowd pleasing. Opened 11/24/17

Nov 25th, 2017
Kevin Ferguson

Kevin had this 4 years ago

Kevin had this 4 years ago

1 person found it helpfulAug 31st, 2020
Ryan Wofford

Lots of jammy young fruit. Should be a good one

Lots of jammy young fruit. Should be a good one

Feb 13th, 2017
Rufus King

Smooth Willamette Valley Pinot Noir at Sorellina in Boston

Smooth Willamette Valley Pinot Noir at Sorellina in Boston

Dec 1st, 2022
Jenna Whitrock

Gave weird dreams

Gave weird dreams

Aug 6th, 2022
Ray Vanderhoff

Fruit forward Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. Shiny ruby red color. Aromas and flavors of fresh strawberries and raspberries. Hints of plum, cola and boysenberry. A slight touch of baking spices and fresh herbs. A bit of sweetness on the finish. Bright and lively. Should be drunk young.

Fruit forward Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. Shiny ruby red color. Aromas and flavors of fresh strawberries and raspberries. Hints of plum, cola and boysenberry. A slight touch of baking spices and fresh herbs. A bit of sweetness on the finish. Bright and lively. Should be drunk young.

Feb 12th, 2022
Tim L
9.0

Willamette Valley, classy wine. Excellent Pinot for the price with medium-full body, bright deep cherry color, smooth palate, fine balance, notable fruit flavor and bouquet. Drink again.

Willamette Valley, classy wine. Excellent Pinot for the price with medium-full body, bright deep cherry color, smooth palate, fine balance, notable fruit flavor and bouquet. Drink again.

Oct 30th, 2021
j Miller

More tannic.. better with tonight's steak than last night's mix of Vegetables and dumplings. Would have given it a 6/7 last night; now it's an 8/9

More tannic.. better with tonight's steak than last night's mix of Vegetables and dumplings. Would have given it a 6/7 last night; now it's an 8/9

Feb 21st, 2021