This Pinot is the ultimate testament to the '11 vintage & why it was one of my favorite years on record here in the Willamette Valley. Nose of black cherry, blueberry and intense white pepper highlighted by earth. Gorgeous acidity dances on the palate while rounding out the mix of red and black fruits. Super fine tannins on the finish are well integrated with its vibrant acidity. Finish is light and elegant, like a Pinot should be. Bliss.
This Pinot is the ultimate testament to the '11 vintage & why it was one of my favorite years on record here in the Willamette Valley. Nose of black cherry, blueberry and intense white pepper highlighted by earth. Gorgeous acidity dances on the palate while rounding out the mix of red and black fruits. Super fine tannins on the finish are well integrated with its vibrant acidity. Finish is light and elegant, like a Pinot should be. Bliss.
1 person found it helpfulJul 31st, 2014
Beautifully made
Aug 14th, 2015
This wine showed beautifully in a crowd of mostly 2012's. The purity was very striking, loved the spice content, piercing but very charming.
This wine showed beautifully in a crowd of mostly 2012's. The purity was very striking, loved the spice content, piercing but very charming.
May 1st, 2015
Bright cherry on the nose, almost carneros or santa barbara-esque.. Earth and dirt on the palate, lighter than a lot of pinots at this price point but no less elegant.. Nice wine, if not lacking a bit of complexity.
Bright cherry on the nose, almost carneros or santa barbara-esque.. Earth and dirt on the palate, lighter than a lot of pinots at this price point but no less elegant.. Nice wine, if not lacking a bit of complexity.
Mar 27th, 2015
Great balance of ripe red cherries, earth and acidity. Proving the myths of the great 2012 Oregon pinots true!
Great balance of ripe red cherries, earth and acidity. Proving the myths of the great 2012 Oregon pinots true!
Jan 19th, 2015
Nice earthy pepperiness.
Dec 23rd, 2014Hyland Estates 2011 Pinot Noir. Love the light toastiness of this Pinot. Brings in the missy, earthiness. A touch of acidity on the nose. The pepper on the tongue carries this wine to an amazing finish.
Hyland Estates 2011 Pinot Noir. Love the light toastiness of this Pinot. Brings in the missy, earthiness. A touch of acidity on the nose. The pepper on the tongue carries this wine to an amazing finish.
Oct 17th, 2014
Pinot with DGWS
Dec 5th, 2013
Very red. Translucent. Smells like raspberry. Tight, earthy. Maybe too young. Bitter. Kinda watery. Very thin-low body.
Very red. Translucent. Smells like raspberry. Tight, earthy. Maybe too young. Bitter. Kinda watery. Very thin-low body.
Feb 14th, 2025
Color: light red
Smell: dark berries
Taste: light, underdeveloped, needs a lil more years
Acidity: nah
Color: light red
Smell: dark berries
Taste: light, underdeveloped, needs a lil more years
Acidity: nah
Feb 14th, 2025
McMinnville, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
