Halcon Vineyards

Oppenlander Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.221 ratings
9.28 pro ratings
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.3

Wicked. #pinotnoir loving this #winemaker everything is incredible a perfect balancing act between #california and #oldworld #mendocino

Wicked. #pinotnoir loving this #winemaker everything is incredible a perfect balancing act between #california and #oldworld #mendocino

Jul 27th, 2020
Martin Bergo

Light red brick color; nose has the expected red small berries, baking spices, and a hint of whiskey barrel all in a restrained format; taste is amazing with very (very) high acid levels and rigid structure but still with fine silky tannins, a powerful midpalate and a long finish that again shows hits of whiskey notes. Oddly, alcohol content is listed as 13%. Most interesting PN in a long while. Would be nice to try in 5-10 years.

Light red brick color; nose has the expected red small berries, baking spices, and a hint of whiskey barrel all in a restrained format; taste is amazing with very (very) high acid levels and rigid structure but still with fine silky tannins, a powerful midpalate and a long finish that again shows hits of whiskey notes. Oddly, alcohol content is listed as 13%. Most interesting PN in a long while. Would be nice to try in 5-10 years.

Nov 3rd, 2017
Brian Tuite

Still quite fresh and lively. My first peak at the ‘15.

Still quite fresh and lively. My first peak at the ‘15.

1 person found it helpfulOct 25th, 2020
James Forsyth

I brought this wines to dinner a couple of friends. It's an attractive Pinot that has menthol and blueberry elements to it. Not exactly the most complex expression of Pinot but it is tasty and was a crowd pleaser.

I brought this wines to dinner a couple of friends. It's an attractive Pinot that has menthol and blueberry elements to it. Not exactly the most complex expression of Pinot but it is tasty and was a crowd pleaser.

1 person found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2018
Martin Bergo

This Mendocino Pinot has some new barrel notes on the nose but mostly small red berries, christmas spices, and dark chocolate — most. of which carry through to the taste and finish. Tannins are fine and the structure mild. Great sipping with hummous, vegetables, and spanish hard cheeses.

This Mendocino Pinot has some new barrel notes on the nose but mostly small red berries, christmas spices, and dark chocolate — most. of which carry through to the taste and finish. Tannins are fine and the structure mild. Great sipping with hummous, vegetables, and spanish hard cheeses.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2018
Kristie Tacey

Double down. Vineyard on a junkyard: beeswax, blueberry, mocha, violets -yesssss

Double down. Vineyard on a junkyard: beeswax, blueberry, mocha, violets -yesssss

1 person found it helpfulJun 11th, 2017
Dylan Thomas

Pretty pretty prettay

Pretty pretty prettay

Feb 5th, 2024
Rich Patterson

Very light and fruity. Color a bit brown. Taste is good for pairing with pork with savory sauce. Impressed with the texture of this wine 8 years in the bottle.

Very light and fruity. Color a bit brown. Taste is good for pairing with pork with savory sauce. Impressed with the texture of this wine 8 years in the bottle.

Dec 2nd, 2023
Paul T HB

Nice little pinot,

Nice little pinot,

Nov 10th, 2017
Daniel Argandona

Holy Moses! Beautiful nose. Nuanced berries. Subtle berry sweetness. My goodness. This is my go-to for Spring and Summer Pinot

Holy Moses! Beautiful nose. Nuanced berries. Subtle berry sweetness. My goodness. This is my go-to for Spring and Summer Pinot

Feb 26th, 2017