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Willamette Valley Pinot Noir



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
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, 2017Lots of jammy young fruit. Should be a good one
Lots of jammy young fruit. Should be a good one
Feb 13th, 2017
Smooth Willamette Valley Pinot Noir at Sorellina in Boston
Smooth Willamette Valley Pinot Noir at Sorellina in Boston
Dec 1st, 2022
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
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
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
Elegantly perfumed nose with dried rose petal, cherry compote and some warm spice notes. Medium bodied with svelte texture, some forest floor and a touch of hot stone framed by plentiful acidity. Beautiful appetizer friendly #willamettevalley #pinotnoir that paired capably with a luxurious mushroom soup.
Elegantly perfumed nose with dried rose petal, cherry compote and some warm spice notes. Medium bodied with svelte texture, some forest floor and a touch of hot stone framed by plentiful acidity. Beautiful appetizer friendly #willamettevalley #pinotnoir that paired capably with a luxurious mushroom soup.
Jan 16th, 2021