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Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Ruby with aromas of fresh fruit, herbs and floral spice. On the palate flavors of raspberry, cherry and pepper spice with notes of rose pedals. Fine dusty tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit and sweet floral notes. Drink now, no further aging benefit. To me falls a little short for the price, better ones out there at similar price points.
Ruby with aromas of fresh fruit, herbs and floral spice. On the palate flavors of raspberry, cherry and pepper spice with notes of rose pedals. Fine dusty tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit and sweet floral notes. Drink now, no further aging benefit. To me falls a little short for the price, better ones out there at similar price points.
Oct 26th, 2023
This is a nice and easy drinking Pinot Noir from Oregon.
Showing red fruits, vegetables, herbs, tobacco and light chocolates.
Medium-bodied with medium acidity.
A good everyday wine. Light and engaging. Good right out of the bottle and better with food.
100% Pinot Noir grapes from Williamette Valley.
14.1% alcohol by volume.
87 Points.
$30.
This is a nice and easy drinking Pinot Noir from Oregon.
Showing red fruits, vegetables, herbs, tobacco and light chocolates.
Medium-bodied with medium acidity.
A good everyday wine. Light and engaging. Good right out of the bottle and better with food.
100% Pinot Noir grapes from Williamette Valley.
14.1% alcohol by volume.
87 Points.
$30.
Light Ruby with aromas of berry fruits and herb citrus spice. The palate shows cherry flavors, hint of tea with lively acidity. Medium length, soft tannins, finish a bit thin ending with fruit and spice notes. Drink now no bottle age benefit. Tasting Sample.
Light Ruby with aromas of berry fruits and herb citrus spice. The palate shows cherry flavors, hint of tea with lively acidity. Medium length, soft tannins, finish a bit thin ending with fruit and spice notes. Drink now no bottle age benefit. Tasting Sample.
Jul 8th, 2019
Deep garnet purple. Shy nose yields black cherry and other dark fruits. Echoed on the palate with weak black tea and a touch of spice. Medium body. Medium minus(!) acidity. Low tannins. A bit more “crowd pleasing” than I’d like or expect from Drouhin and Willamette Valley, but a well-made wine nonetheless. There could be some development as I’ve found Pinots like this can age gracefully. Drink by (or don’t drink until) 2026.
Deep garnet purple. Shy nose yields black cherry and other dark fruits. Echoed on the palate with weak black tea and a touch of spice. Medium body. Medium minus(!) acidity. Low tannins. A bit more “crowd pleasing” than I’d like or expect from Drouhin and Willamette Valley, but a well-made wine nonetheless. There could be some development as I’ve found Pinots like this can age gracefully. Drink by (or don’t drink until) 2026.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 3rd, 2019
Pimento bacon burgers, nice pairing. Muted red fruits and nice aroma.
Pimento bacon burgers, nice pairing. Muted red fruits and nice aroma.
Feb 17th, 2020
Dark fruits of blackberry and blueberry are prominent. A touch of spice weaves through but doesn’t overpower. I don’t detect a lot of the usual earthiness and dustiness that comes with Williamette Pinot. More fruit forward.
Dark fruits of blackberry and blueberry are prominent. A touch of spice weaves through but doesn’t overpower. I don’t detect a lot of the usual earthiness and dustiness that comes with Williamette Pinot. More fruit forward.
Oct 22nd, 2018