Purple Hands
Holstein Vineyard Pinot Noir
Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Founded by Cody and Marque Wright, yes that family of the great Ken Wright Pinot’s very nice small production Pinot, 600 cases, from 115/777 clones. Medium+ Ruby, nose is a bit closed, with aromas of blue and red fruits with an array of spices, clove, tar and wet earth. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cranberry with notes of tobacco, citrus, floral and earthy tones. Fine tannins, lively acidity, long ending with fruit, spice, mineral and earthy notes. Will age a bit! Tasted twice!
Founded by Cody and Marque Wright, yes that family of the great Ken Wright Pinot’s very nice small production Pinot, 600 cases, from 115/777 clones. Medium+ Ruby, nose is a bit closed, with aromas of blue and red fruits with an array of spices, clove, tar and wet earth. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cranberry with notes of tobacco, citrus, floral and earthy tones. Fine tannins, lively acidity, long ending with fruit, spice, mineral and earthy notes. Will age a bit! Tasted twice!
Mar 27th, 2021Founded by Cody and Marque Wright, yes that family of the great Ken Wright Pinot’s very nice small production Pinot, 600 cases, from 115/777 clones. Medium+ Ruby, nose is a bit closed, with aromas of blue and red fruits with an array of spices, clove, tar and wet earth. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cranberry with notes of tobacco, citrus, floral and earthy tones. Fine tannins, lively acidity, long ending with fruit, spice, mineral and earthy notes. Should age a bit.
Founded by Cody and Marque Wright, yes that family of the great Ken Wright Pinot’s very nice small production Pinot, 600 cases, from 115/777 clones. Medium+ Ruby, nose is a bit closed, with aromas of blue and red fruits with an array of spices, clove, tar and wet earth. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cranberry with notes of tobacco, citrus, floral and earthy tones. Fine tannins, lively acidity, long ending with fruit, spice, mineral and earthy notes. Should age a bit.
Jan 24th, 2021
Hefty Oregon Pinot from Dundee. Rich and tart. Absolutely needs 3-5 years to come together and begin resolving its tannins. This is my first Purple Hands...one to watch!
Hefty Oregon Pinot from Dundee. Rich and tart. Absolutely needs 3-5 years to come together and begin resolving its tannins. This is my first Purple Hands...one to watch!
Jan 13th, 2021A single vineyard wine from one of the top regions of the Williamette
A single vineyard wine from one of the top regions of the Williamette
May 6th, 2014
Excellent Pinot Noir. Medium bodied, good leg and length with robust dark cherry and cinnamon aroma.
Excellent Pinot Noir. Medium bodied, good leg and length with robust dark cherry and cinnamon aroma.
May 23rd, 2021
Outstanding Pinot Noir! Beautiful aromas of cassis, raspberry jam, Flowers and baking spices. Red and black fruit flavors with hints of earth and spice. Medium body, and enough tannin to five this wine some heft. There is a lushness to this wine. Love this producer. Revisited in December 2021. More floral aromas. Still fantastic!
Outstanding Pinot Noir! Beautiful aromas of cassis, raspberry jam, Flowers and baking spices. Red and black fruit flavors with hints of earth and spice. Medium body, and enough tannin to five this wine some heft. There is a lushness to this wine. Love this producer. Revisited in December 2021. More floral aromas. Still fantastic!
Dec 25th, 2019
Great acidity, warm vintage, ripe aroma, concentrated color. Paired excellent with beets and goat cheese, roast chicken and sweet pot. $50.
Great acidity, warm vintage, ripe aroma, concentrated color. Paired excellent with beets and goat cheese, roast chicken and sweet pot. $50.
Mar 17th, 2019
This one sat for another 7 months and totally blossomed from my Dec 2017 review. Loads of bright fruit and texture. Perfect balance of acidity, fruit, refined tannins and a uber long finish. Most enjoyable Pinot from Purple Hands.
This one sat for another 7 months and totally blossomed from my Dec 2017 review. Loads of bright fruit and texture. Perfect balance of acidity, fruit, refined tannins and a uber long finish. Most enjoyable Pinot from Purple Hands.
Jul 7th, 2018
A beautifully balanced Oregon Pinot with blackberry, sour cherry and forest floor notes. Paired perfectly with roasted salmon. Outstanding.
A beautifully balanced Oregon Pinot with blackberry, sour cherry and forest floor notes. Paired perfectly with roasted salmon. Outstanding.
Feb 10th, 2018