X-Novo Vineyard Pinot Noir

Burgundy red in color, somewhat unusual for an Oregon Pinot (which tend to purple), moderately extracted pigment. Barrel, blackberry, earth notes in nose on initial pour. Menthol and vanilla flavors in front, blackberry and blueberry emerge in finish alongside the initial flavors. Mild light skin astringency in finish, aftertaste. Still developing... Softens after ten minutes, cherry flavor emerges with length, soft, more rounded mouthfeel, ok acidity. Barrel smoke and wood spice emerge after an hour, a bit much of the latter for me...

Medium ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of ripe red fruit, with subtle black fruit, forest floor, mushroom; dry, medium plus acid, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, very good

Great nose, tropical fruit and mineral, soft and subtle with character, nice balanced oak

Previously reviewed a year ago. Aging well. Nice fruity nose with strawberry cheer raspberry on the palate. Smooth finish. Nice acidity.

Terrific Pinot Noir from friends at Flâneur and winemaker Grant Coulter. Medium body, dry, mild acidity, blackberry and blueberry.

Dark ruby color. Dark fruit on the the nose with a smooth palate of dark fruit (cherry, blackberries) and a hint of vanilla. Very young so should age well. This winery continues to punch out great wines.

My last one of these. All it has done is get better with age. Just a spectacular Oregon Pinot Noir.

Two years since I’ve had one of my favorite Flâneur single vineyard wines. It’s aging nicely! Dark, smooth, lovely.

Smoky nose. Medium body, dry, mild acidity, smooth. Blackberries and blueberries, nice long finish.

Great vineyard, great winemaker, great result. Completely enjoyed this offering!