Château Bianca
WIllamette Valley Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
If you want to taste lean and classic Pinot Noir, this is a perfect example. The color is extremely light, a good counterexample to the ripe 2010 vintage. The nose is black cherry with slightly rustic notes of gunflint and smoke that I find charming and which Pinot is capable of giving provided that is is not picked too ripe. The palate is straightforward cherry with high acid. This is a lean and taut wine in the Burgundian model, light, but unmistakably and classically Pinot Noir. Given its low price, an excellent value.
If you want to taste lean and classic Pinot Noir, this is a perfect example. The color is extremely light, a good counterexample to the ripe 2010 vintage. The nose is black cherry with slightly rustic notes of gunflint and smoke that I find charming and which Pinot is capable of giving provided that is is not picked too ripe. The palate is straightforward cherry with high acid. This is a lean and taut wine in the Burgundian model, light, but unmistakably and classically Pinot Noir. Given its low price, an excellent value.
2 people found it helpfulJul 21st, 2015Too much earth, not enough fruit for me. Funk on the nose, tasted like a dirty mushroom served on a slab of stone. Shannon liked it, though.
Too much earth, not enough fruit for me. Funk on the nose, tasted like a dirty mushroom served on a slab of stone. Shannon liked it, though.
Aug 25th, 2013
Transparent garnet. Spicy cherry. Liquor like. Matured raisin. Sweet, oak, vanilla, flower. Chateau Bianca Willamette Valley 20 @1400/G, GDRP, 240618
Transparent garnet. Spicy cherry. Liquor like. Matured raisin. Sweet, oak, vanilla, flower. Chateau Bianca Willamette Valley 20 @1400/G, GDRP, 240618
Jun 18th, 2024
Nose - subtle pencil shavings/graphite and wild flowers. Flavors - delicate white cranberry and ocean water. Very light Pinot expression. Lovely with food. Very drinkable! Goes down very easy.
Nose - subtle pencil shavings/graphite and wild flowers. Flavors - delicate white cranberry and ocean water. Very light Pinot expression. Lovely with food. Very drinkable! Goes down very easy.
Jun 10th, 2024
Like the friend who introduced this wine to us, this wine is a gentleman. It has a remarkable character without being intrusive.
Like the friend who introduced this wine to us, this wine is a gentleman. It has a remarkable character without being intrusive.
Jan 27th, 2023Light but doesn’t cut through heavy, rich food
Light but doesn’t cut through heavy, rich food
Oct 24th, 2019
Bought this bin end on a lark for $15. I cannot stress enough just how hard it is to get a decent local Oregon red this good for this price.
Bought this bin end on a lark for $15. I cannot stress enough just how hard it is to get a decent local Oregon red this good for this price.
Mar 12th, 2019
Not a typical Willamette Pinot...some bret and VA? Funky, falls slightly flat but cool effort.
Not a typical Willamette Pinot...some bret and VA? Funky, falls slightly flat but cool effort.
May 20th, 2018
Wonderfully earthy with bright fruit; don't understand the low ratings, this was a favorite in a group of wine aficionados
Wonderfully earthy with bright fruit; don't understand the low ratings, this was a favorite in a group of wine aficionados
Jan 15th, 2018
Surprisingly light in color. Deep, rich, dark fruit aroma. If smuckers made a wine... So jammy. So much fruit flavor. Incredibly smooth. A touch of acid makes it a very balanced wine. Would pay $25/bottle.
Surprisingly light in color. Deep, rich, dark fruit aroma. If smuckers made a wine... So jammy. So much fruit flavor. Incredibly smooth. A touch of acid makes it a very balanced wine. Would pay $25/bottle.
Jan 5th, 2018