Another stunner from the cellar! Astonishing for the age as it’s kept a fruit forward Shea Vineyard personality. Medium bodied. Flavors bursting out of the bottle: explosive cherry, sandalwood, incense and wood bark. Some grippy tannin. Has settled nicely with still a touch of Shea sappiness. Shea has such a California personality
Another stunner from the cellar! Astonishing for the age as it’s kept a fruit forward Shea Vineyard personality. Medium bodied. Flavors bursting out of the bottle: explosive cherry, sandalwood, incense and wood bark. Some grippy tannin. Has settled nicely with still a touch of Shea sappiness. Shea has such a California personality
Nov 8th, 2019
Volatile. Time in the glass is good. Not much fruit left. Not quite clean.
Volatile. Time in the glass is good. Not much fruit left. Not quite clean.
Aug 1st, 2019
Berries on the nose. Black pepper and gravel on the palate.
Berries on the nose. Black pepper and gravel on the palate.
Oct 11th, 2018
Family-owned and operated artisan producer of wine, began in 1999 by John and Karen Bergstrom. Very deep red for an OR Pinot. Nice bouquet of berry fruit and floral notes. On the palate strawberry and raspberry flavors with cinnamon & earthy black tea tones. Fine rich tannins, lingering finish bring around fruit and mineral tones.
Family-owned and operated artisan producer of wine, began in 1999 by John and Karen Bergstrom. Very deep red for an OR Pinot. Nice bouquet of berry fruit and floral notes. On the palate strawberry and raspberry flavors with cinnamon & earthy black tea tones. Fine rich tannins, lingering finish bring around fruit and mineral tones.
Sep 1st, 2018
Anything off Shea vineyard is a winner
Anything off Shea vineyard is a winner
May 20th, 2018
Always the first release of the year for Bergström. Yamhill-Carlton is not my favorite sub-ava. I’m a Dundee Hills and Eola-Hills kinda guy. Just how it is...this wine is a stunner. After how much hype Oregon has seen for our 14’s and 15’s, it’s hard to tell people “wait till you see the 16’s” but it’s true. 2016 has all the fruit of 15 with the acid to finish. Incredible vintage, tasting through the auction lots last weekend has me really excited on how these wines will age.
Always the first release of the year for Bergström. Yamhill-Carlton is not my favorite sub-ava. I’m a Dundee Hills and Eola-Hills kinda guy. Just how it is...this wine is a stunner. After how much hype Oregon has seen for our 14’s and 15’s, it’s hard to tell people “wait till you see the 16’s” but it’s true. 2016 has all the fruit of 15 with the acid to finish. Incredible vintage, tasting through the auction lots last weekend has me really excited on how these wines will age.
Apr 14th, 2018
Immediately delicious. Strawberry/cranberry dominate. Robust flavors.
Immediately delicious. Strawberry/cranberry dominate. Robust flavors.
Jul 21st, 2017Big strawberry. Still young.
Big strawberry. Still young.
Jul 21st, 2017
2014 vintage. I like how bergstrom says fuck it and releases early. Been bottled for a month. Serious juice. Buy it now and then make fun of everyone you know when it gets 97 points and it's sold out.
2014 vintage. I like how bergstrom says fuck it and releases early. Been bottled for a month. Serious juice. Buy it now and then make fun of everyone you know when it gets 97 points and it's sold out.
2 people found it helpfulSep 20th, 2015Needs to blow off the initial paint thinner assault on the nose. Then it reveals a tart, woodsy, underripe red berry, but has balance in the near future
Needs to blow off the initial paint thinner assault on the nose. Then it reveals a tart, woodsy, underripe red berry, but has balance in the near future
1 person found it helpfulFeb 15th, 2018
Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
