Owen Roe

The Kilmore Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir

9.153 ratings
9.014 pro ratings
Yamhill-Carlton, 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
Ed Matthews

This is a deep and extracted Pinot that shows gobs of dark plum and black cherry fruit. The acid is very good for a 2012 wine. Did not really move me as I was looking for more nuance, but it started to sing when paired with bison meatballs with a spicy gochujang apricot glaze. The ginger in the meatballs really brought out the spice in the wine.

This is a deep and extracted Pinot that shows gobs of dark plum and black cherry fruit. The acid is very good for a 2012 wine. Did not really move me as I was looking for more nuance, but it started to sing when paired with bison meatballs with a spicy gochujang apricot glaze. The ginger in the meatballs really brought out the spice in the wine.

1 person found it helpfulDec 8th, 2014
Mary Forrest

New Fave red!!!

New Fave red!!!

1 person found it helpfulDec 22nd, 2013
Ryan Wofford

Rich extraction but still too tight

Rich extraction but still too tight

Aug 20th, 2016
Tom Steffanci

A little jammy and dark fruit driven for Pinot. Good but not great. Really like the Owen Roe Washington wines, this not as much

A little jammy and dark fruit driven for Pinot. Good but not great. Really like the Owen Roe Washington wines, this not as much

Dec 23rd, 2015
Mike Merriman

The great 2005 vintage from the Willamette Valley. From the Merriman, Kalita and Lenné Vineyards. Color a little brown, but fruit not fading. Sassafras on the nose. Still kicking.

The great 2005 vintage from the Willamette Valley. From the Merriman, Kalita and Lenné Vineyards. Color a little brown, but fruit not fading. Sassafras on the nose. Still kicking.

May 29th, 2015
Meghan Madden

I liked that this was a heavier Pinot Noir. Also, I really enjoyed tasting so many Pinot's at the Oregon Wines on Broadway.

I liked that this was a heavier Pinot Noir. Also, I really enjoyed tasting so many Pinot's at the Oregon Wines on Broadway.

Jan 16th, 2015
Adam Mahler

Smoky awesome fairly rich pinot

Smoky awesome fairly rich pinot

Jan 10th, 2015
Josh Lavis

Fine Wine Consultant The Country Vintner, member of The Winebow Group

9.5

A delicious Oregon Pinot that's just a dandy RIGHT now. Wild berry fruit with hints of forest floor, ground coffee, smoke and maybe a little Aunt Jemina

A delicious Oregon Pinot that's just a dandy RIGHT now. Wild berry fruit with hints of forest floor, ground coffee, smoke and maybe a little Aunt Jemina

Jan 1st, 2015
Chris Anton

Another awesome Pinot by Owen Roe

Another awesome Pinot by Owen Roe

May 16th, 2017
Alan Doughty

Starting fairly light and pretty, it gains in darkness of fruit and power thru the extensive finish. Great acidity, meatiness and subtle spice too.

Starting fairly light and pretty, it gains in darkness of fruit and power thru the extensive finish. Great acidity, meatiness and subtle spice too.

Apr 26th, 2017