Set on roughly 13 acres, the Wirtz Vineyard is located in Gaston, and is planted to 40-year-old Pinot Noir vines. Not needing any air contact, this opens right up and releases its seductive aromas that grip you immediately. On the palate this marvelously textured Pinot Noir possesses a silky mouthfeel that glides effortlessy through the mid-palate as flavors of red and dark fruits connect with earthy and citrus tones. This amazing Pinot Noir from winemaker Brian Marcy has it all and while it is showing sensational right now, it should also offer a drinking window that spans a decade or more. Drink 2019-2033- 94
Set on roughly 13 acres, the Wirtz Vineyard is located in Gaston, and is planted to 40-year-old Pinot Noir vines. Not needing any air contact, this opens right up and releases its seductive aromas that grip you immediately. On the palate this marvelously textured Pinot Noir possesses a silky mouthfeel that glides effortlessy through the mid-palate as flavors of red and dark fruits connect with earthy and citrus tones. This amazing Pinot Noir from winemaker Brian Marcy has it all and while it is showing sensational right now, it should also offer a drinking window that spans a decade or more. Drink 2019-2033- 94
Feb 14th, 2019
Really nicely balanced tonight. Bright red fruits, earth. Just yummy and refreshing.
Really nicely balanced tonight. Bright red fruits, earth. Just yummy and refreshing.
Jan 7th, 2018
Excellent, vanilla pomegranate cherry.
Excellent, vanilla pomegranate cherry.
Aug 13th, 2017
Honestly, more smoke than fire. Enticing aromatics, but no follow through. The Emperor's New Clothes...don't believe da' hype!
Honestly, more smoke than fire. Enticing aromatics, but no follow through. The Emperor's New Clothes...don't believe da' hype!
Jan 1st, 2016
Well-balanced and delicious. Doesn't come across as hot, despite the ABV.
Well-balanced and delicious. Doesn't come across as hot, despite the ABV.
Dec 5th, 2014
Very pretty Big Table Pinot - Perfect Monday choice!
Very pretty Big Table Pinot - Perfect Monday choice!
Nov 3rd, 2014
Last bottling from Wirtz for Big Table. Rich red cherry, wet dirt. Complex and tasty.
Last bottling from Wirtz for Big Table. Rich red cherry, wet dirt. Complex and tasty.
Apr 17th, 2021Probably my favorite Oregon Pinot producer. This is the last vintage produced from Wirtz. Darker and more body the most Oregon Pinots. Very old world with dark red fruit, spice and wet dirt.
Probably my favorite Oregon Pinot producer. This is the last vintage produced from Wirtz. Darker and more body the most Oregon Pinots. Very old world with dark red fruit, spice and wet dirt.
May 27th, 2020
Medium body, light tannins, balanced, flavourful
Medium body, light tannins, balanced, flavourful
Nov 2nd, 2019
Missing Oregon, and Mark.
Missing Oregon, and Mark.
Sep 17th, 2019
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
