Salem Wine Co.
Eola - Amity Hills Pinot Noir
Eola - Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Opened some time prior to service; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2024 pours a ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of raspberries, red flowers, orange rind, herbs and dry earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. Mostly Pinot Noir with a splash of Gamay. Drink now through 2034.
Opened some time prior to service; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2024 pours a ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of raspberries, red flowers, orange rind, herbs and dry earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. Mostly Pinot Noir with a splash of Gamay. Drink now through 2034.
Apr 3rd, 2026
Very floral with plum and blackberry character- full ripeness at low alcohol. Juicy black fruit on entry echoes the aromatics, then turning over to very savory qualities and finishing with grainy tannins. Some great fruit made its way into this cuvée. Oak is virtually invisible.
Very floral with plum and blackberry character- full ripeness at low alcohol. Juicy black fruit on entry echoes the aromatics, then turning over to very savory qualities and finishing with grainy tannins. Some great fruit made its way into this cuvée. Oak is virtually invisible.
Jun 16th, 2018Earthy forest floor aromas with underlying rich black cherry, light on the palate with tart acidity, ripe fruit, and soft, pleasant structure. This is my beloved Pinot.
Earthy forest floor aromas with underlying rich black cherry, light on the palate with tart acidity, ripe fruit, and soft, pleasant structure. This is my beloved Pinot.
Apr 29th, 2026
Nicolas in Cinci with Aidan and Gaby. Reminiscent of a burgundy chard. Absolutely delicious.
Nicolas in Cinci with Aidan and Gaby. Reminiscent of a burgundy chard. Absolutely delicious.
Apr 26th, 2026
Ripe plums. Flowers and black tea. Beautiful wine.
Ripe plums. Flowers and black tea. Beautiful wine.
Jul 7th, 2025Ripe tree red fruits on the nose, cranberry and red cherries, and a little earthiness (Earl Grey Tea per Andrea). Light on the palate with tart cranberry acid, strawberry fruitiness, and good acid with some lingering earthy tannin. Fruitier than expected for Oregon, and would make an awesome Thanksgiving wine. Paired amazingly with salmon over a mushroom risotto.
Ripe tree red fruits on the nose, cranberry and red cherries, and a little earthiness (Earl Grey Tea per Andrea). Light on the palate with tart cranberry acid, strawberry fruitiness, and good acid with some lingering earthy tannin. Fruitier than expected for Oregon, and would make an awesome Thanksgiving wine. Paired amazingly with salmon over a mushroom risotto.
Oct 16th, 2020Bright red fruits, raspberry, plum with a nice dry finish
Bright red fruits, raspberry, plum with a nice dry finish
Apr 13th, 2018
Nicely balanced, shows the 2014 vintage well. Preferred this over the Lompoc Sta. Rita Hills.
Nicely balanced, shows the 2014 vintage well. Preferred this over the Lompoc Sta. Rita Hills.
Oct 29th, 2017