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Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

8.7100 ratings
8.82 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
Frank Kuo

Color is light cranberry, with a bit brown and purple note. Clear. Nose of cranberry and blackberry, however fades away quite fast. Taste of similar notes with a twist of sweetness and spice. A bit off balance bittersweetness. Low of nonexistent tannins. Aftertaste is mellow with addition of some subtle acidity,zest, and citrus. Average.

Color is light cranberry, with a bit brown and purple note. Clear. Nose of cranberry and blackberry, however fades away quite fast. Taste of similar notes with a twist of sweetness and spice. A bit off balance bittersweetness. Low of nonexistent tannins. Aftertaste is mellow with addition of some subtle acidity,zest, and citrus. Average.

1 person found it helpfulApr 11th, 2019
k
9.4

Soft mouth feel, berries and cherry on the mid palate, light tannins fading to soft chewy feeling that lingers and caressingly explores the back palate. Why I love Willamette Pinots.

Soft mouth feel, berries and cherry on the mid palate, light tannins fading to soft chewy feeling that lingers and caressingly explores the back palate. Why I love Willamette Pinots.

May 27th, 2026
Nicholas Lowery

Light body, nice acidity. Cherry, root beer, a little spice and vanilla.

Light body, nice acidity. Cherry, root beer, a little spice and vanilla.

May 3rd, 2026
EJ
9.1

Love this. Not overwhelming and some spice. Good Pinot

Love this. Not overwhelming and some spice. Good Pinot

Mar 29th, 2026
Elijah Charbonneau

Not great

Not great

Jan 14th, 2026
Kland Aida

Thursday night casual wine was definitely casual. Easy, not complicated at all, and light.

Thursday night casual wine was definitely casual. Easy, not complicated at all, and light.

Sep 26th, 2025
Neal Ferry

A perfect expression of Willamette Pinot Noir…. Maybe

A perfect expression of Willamette Pinot Noir…. Maybe

Mar 7th, 2025
CailenRachel

Nose of cran and blackberry, nonexistent to low tannins, pretty cranberry color, sweet and spiced, subtle acidity. Good! Needs aeration though.

Nose of cran and blackberry, nonexistent to low tannins, pretty cranberry color, sweet and spiced, subtle acidity. Good! Needs aeration though.

Oct 18th, 2024
Christina Burnham

light and tasty from Trader Joe’s!

light and tasty from Trader Joe’s!

Oct 15th, 2024
Steve Goore

Good Pinot for the price from TJs but far short of spectacular. Willamette Valley Pinots are among my favorites and this ones earthiness and red berries improved on day 2. Would buy again based on value but not a favorite PN.

Good Pinot for the price from TJs but far short of spectacular. Willamette Valley Pinots are among my favorites and this ones earthiness and red berries improved on day 2. Would buy again based on value but not a favorite PN.

Oct 10th, 2024