Ponzi Vineyards
Classico Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Medium Ruby with fresh ripe berry fruit flavors with earthy floral spice notes, aged for 11 months in French oak (26% new). On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry with tea, herb and citrus adding some floral notes. Fine tannins on long finish ending with fruit and slight earthy character. Good now, will benefit from short-term aging.
Medium Ruby with fresh ripe berry fruit flavors with earthy floral spice notes, aged for 11 months in French oak (26% new). On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry with tea, herb and citrus adding some floral notes. Fine tannins on long finish ending with fruit and slight earthy character. Good now, will benefit from short-term aging.
Apr 21st, 2022A nice entry level Ponzi. Aromas of dark berry fruits with hints of sweet spice and oaky notes. On the palate blueberry and cherry flavors with cacao and cola tones. Fine delicate tannins, good balance, lingering ending with light spice. Nice.
A nice entry level Ponzi. Aromas of dark berry fruits with hints of sweet spice and oaky notes. On the palate blueberry and cherry flavors with cacao and cola tones. Fine delicate tannins, good balance, lingering ending with light spice. Nice.
Feb 7th, 2019
2016- rich dark fruits. Blackberries, cranberries. Rich earthy body. Subtle spicy finish with light tannins for a smooth finish. Very well balanced. Would be amazing if sat for a few years
2016- rich dark fruits. Blackberries, cranberries. Rich earthy body. Subtle spicy finish with light tannins for a smooth finish. Very well balanced. Would be amazing if sat for a few years
1 person found it helpfulDec 7th, 2020
Medium ruby color. Charred wood cherry vanilla on the nose (with a mustiness), and a hint of white pepper. Medium bodied and dry, with unstained legs. Acidity is medium plus. Alcohol is almost high at 13.9 ABV. This is very well balanced. Medium soft tannins. Nice wine.
92 points
Medium ruby color. Charred wood cherry vanilla on the nose (with a mustiness), and a hint of white pepper. Medium bodied and dry, with unstained legs. Acidity is medium plus. Alcohol is almost high at 13.9 ABV. This is very well balanced. Medium soft tannins. Nice wine.
92 points
red & black raspberries & cherries w earthiness and root beer & cream soda finish
red & black raspberries & cherries w earthiness and root beer & cream soda finish
1 person found it helpfulNov 29th, 2016
Always pleasant. Thank you, Ponzi
Always pleasant. Thank you, Ponzi
Nov 10th, 2016Light with an almost sparkling wine texture to it
Light with an almost sparkling wine texture to it
Feb 1st, 2020
Good, but I wasn't as impressed as other reviewers
Good, but I wasn't as impressed as other reviewers
Apr 27th, 2019
Nice fruit and a nice balance to finish for a Pinot Noir. Ponzi winery has been around for years. Just like most wines may get better with age, this winery has also done the same with their wines. Every year they seem to get better & better. Great wines.
Nice fruit and a nice balance to finish for a Pinot Noir. Ponzi winery has been around for years. Just like most wines may get better with age, this winery has also done the same with their wines. Every year they seem to get better & better. Great wines.
Dec 24th, 2018