Medium Ruby with elegant red fruit aromas and gentle floral spice, sourced from 20 acres of organically dry-farmed Pinot noir on south-facing slopes in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. On the palate flavors of cherry and cranberry with notes of tea, herb pepper, floral with wet stone notes. Soft tannins on a long finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy mineral notes. Very Nice!
Medium Ruby with elegant red fruit aromas and gentle floral spice, sourced from 20 acres of organically dry-farmed Pinot noir on south-facing slopes in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. On the palate flavors of cherry and cranberry with notes of tea, herb pepper, floral with wet stone notes. Soft tannins on a long finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy mineral notes. Very Nice!
Aug 6th, 2024
Shimmering ruby. Smoky, spice-tinged black raspberry and cherry aromas carry a subtle floral topnote. Lively dark fruit and floral pastille flavors are deepened by a licorice nuance and a hint of bitter chocolate. Silky in texture and appealingly sweet, finishing with sharp focus and spicy persistence. 20% new French oak. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, August 2020)
Shimmering ruby. Smoky, spice-tinged black raspberry and cherry aromas carry a subtle floral topnote. Lively dark fruit and floral pastille flavors are deepened by a licorice nuance and a hint of bitter chocolate. Silky in texture and appealingly sweet, finishing with sharp focus and spicy persistence. 20% new French oak. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, August 2020)
3 people found it helpfulAug 5th, 2020
Excellent light and easy drinking 13.5%. After many years finally a good one of this cuvée from the Burgundian Jadot Family outfit in Oregon.
Excellent light and easy drinking 13.5%. After many years finally a good one of this cuvée from the Burgundian Jadot Family outfit in Oregon.
1 person found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2022The outfit from Louis Jadot in Oregon. The first vintage was brilliant. This not so much. I reviewed this before. Age made no difference lacks stuffing and and even at 28$ not recommended. Dark fruit hint blackberry. touch bitter. I have not gone back to any newer vintages a real disappointment.
The outfit from Louis Jadot in Oregon. The first vintage was brilliant. This not so much. I reviewed this before. Age made no difference lacks stuffing and and even at 28$ not recommended. Dark fruit hint blackberry. touch bitter. I have not gone back to any newer vintages a real disappointment.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 3rd, 2021Has a French touch. A ripe style despite 13.5%. 2016 was a hot year. Mostly dark fruit, black tea, just a hint of cherry 🍒 and raspberry. Faint whiff of cardamom and mint. Fantastic tannin management. More big than elegant. Long and complex. For the money a really good wine. Days later on my Argon line even better.
Has a French touch. A ripe style despite 13.5%. 2016 was a hot year. Mostly dark fruit, black tea, just a hint of cherry 🍒 and raspberry. Faint whiff of cardamom and mint. Fantastic tannin management. More big than elegant. Long and complex. For the money a really good wine. Days later on my Argon line even better.
1 person found it helpfulMar 22nd, 2019
3 May 2018
1 person found it helpfulMay 5th, 2018
2015 Vintage- ya know, I wanna like this, but I just don’t know about it. Took a day to open up. And now it’s gone super quick. Maybe just lay it down and leave it alone for like 2 years.
2015 Vintage- ya know, I wanna like this, but I just don’t know about it. Took a day to open up. And now it’s gone super quick. Maybe just lay it down and leave it alone for like 2 years.
1 person found it helpfulDec 1st, 2017Blind Dinner, Franco-American Winemaker Theme; 17 Nov 2016 at Prairie Whale, Great Barrington, MA
Blind Dinner, Franco-American Winemaker Theme; 17 Nov 2016 at Prairie Whale, Great Barrington, MA
1 person found it helpfulMay 16th, 2017
Forward tannins, medium body. Bit of spice, vanilla, tarty. Flavorful and lingers. Unlike any Pinot I’ve had, it’s definitely a pairing wine (think meat-oriented charcuterie or spicy food or even mushroom dishes.) Good but not so much on its own.
Forward tannins, medium body. Bit of spice, vanilla, tarty. Flavorful and lingers. Unlike any Pinot I’ve had, it’s definitely a pairing wine (think meat-oriented charcuterie or spicy food or even mushroom dishes.) Good but not so much on its own.
Nov 30th, 2024
Fruit is well balanced the blackberry and bing cherry is present throughout with a dry blackberry finish. This pairs very well with turkey!!
Fruit is well balanced the blackberry and bing cherry is present throughout with a dry blackberry finish. This pairs very well with turkey!!
Nov 23rd, 2024
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
