McKinlay

Special Selection Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

9.138 ratings

9.410 pro ratings

Willamette Valley, Oregon, 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

9.5

One of the best dollar for dollar values in the wine world.

One of the best dollar for dollar values in the wine world.

Nov 14th, 2019

9.8

Wow. In a perfect spot. Bold and beautiful layers.

Wow. In a perfect spot. Bold and beautiful layers.

Apr 30th, 2018

9.3

Great wines !!

Great wines !!

Jul 13th, 2015

9.7

Aged beauty.

Aged beauty.

Jun 21st, 2014

Founder Northwest Wines

9.4

Typical McKinlay, only better. Rose petals, pie cherries, bright fruity acidity, fine tannins. Nice now. Nicest in 10 to 30 years.

Typical McKinlay, only better. Rose petals, pie cherries, bright fruity acidity, fine tannins. Nice now. Nicest in 10 to 30 years.

Feb 2nd, 2014

Founder Northwest Wines

9.3

Young still but amazing potential on display.

Young still but amazing potential on display.

Jan 12th, 2014

Spicy, floral, cranberry, stony minerality. No pronounced oak.

Spicy, floral, cranberry, stony minerality. No pronounced oak.

Feb 1st, 2020

9.1

Light ruby color, cherry liqueur, spice

Light ruby color, cherry liqueur, spice

Apr 25th, 2020

8.8

Pisoni 2002 was really good

Pisoni 2002 was really good

Jul 2nd, 2019

8.9

The vintage character makes it a bit monochromatic.

The vintage character makes it a bit monochromatic.

May 12th, 2019