Seven Springs Vineyards
Eola - Amity Hills Pinot Noir
Eola - Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Orange-red clear color; nose has red and black cherries, strawberries, underbrush, herbs, wet used socks (in a good way:-), flower petals, and hints of oak flavours; on the palate are red fruits, medium acids, soft tannins, candy-sweets, and a faint but lasting finish. No hints of herbacious green notes observed in my last Oregon PNs. Had with Dutch cheeses and Italian charcutery and Shostakovich 2:nd piano trio played on a master recording from 1983 by the Borodin Trio.
Orange-red clear color; nose has red and black cherries, strawberries, underbrush, herbs, wet used socks (in a good way:-), flower petals, and hints of oak flavours; on the palate are red fruits, medium acids, soft tannins, candy-sweets, and a faint but lasting finish. No hints of herbacious green notes observed in my last Oregon PNs. Had with Dutch cheeses and Italian charcutery and Shostakovich 2:nd piano trio played on a master recording from 1983 by the Borodin Trio.
Jun 9th, 2018
A walk in the garden trying not to trample any flowers. Soft. Delicate. Refined. Fresh baked cherry pie crust.
A walk in the garden trying not to trample any flowers. Soft. Delicate. Refined. Fresh baked cherry pie crust.
Apr 22nd, 2018Bright red fruit & savory herbs & hint of flowers backed by dry earth & river rocks - lovely!
Bright red fruit & savory herbs & hint of flowers backed by dry earth & river rocks - lovely!
Feb 20th, 2016
Awesome. Very Burgundian. The best Oregon can offer.
Awesome. Very Burgundian. The best Oregon can offer.
Dec 26th, 2017
Delicate violet, earthy, mushroom. Beautifully balanced and subtle.
Delicate violet, earthy, mushroom. Beautifully balanced and subtle.
Great way to end a long week. Nose impresses but perhaps a bit of an over promise. I'm still not an Oregon guy but this is compelling!
Great way to end a long week. Nose impresses but perhaps a bit of an over promise. I'm still not an Oregon guy but this is compelling!
Feb 24th, 2017
Appearance: medium bodied with garnet core and variation to salmon flesh rim
Nose: Chalky minerally damp leaves, some very light meaty notes
Taste: Very earthy notes of mushroom, forest floor, some oak touches that brighten and enhance some of the latency of red fruit. Lacks on the finish but really enjoying the balance of acidity, which is not terribly prominent but works with the minimal fruit notes.
Pairing: Lamb burger on pretzel bun with chèvre and caramelized shallots, and bacon braised Brussels sprouts
Overall, enjoying this greatly and a great pairing with the meal. It's a nice change of pace and middle ground between austere OR pinot and ripe CA pinot. Will sit on my last one for a few years but this is drinking just fine now.
Appearance: medium bodied with garnet core and variation to salmon flesh rim
Nose: Chalky minerally damp leaves, some very light meaty notes
Taste: Very earthy notes of mushroom, forest floor, some oak touches that brighten and enhance some of the latency of red fruit. Lacks on the finish but really enjoying the balance of acidity, which is not terribly prominent but works with the minimal fruit notes.
Pairing: Lamb burger on pretzel bun with chèvre and caramelized shallots, and bacon braised Brussels sprouts
Overall, enjoying this greatly and a great pairing with the meal. It's a nice change of pace and middle ground between austere OR pinot and ripe CA pinot. Will sit on my last one for a few years but this is drinking just fine now.
Wow..earthy flavor and complexity is seen early on..
Wow..earthy flavor and complexity is seen early on..
Dec 1st, 2016
Earthy with cherries and a hint of tobacco.
Earthy with cherries and a hint of tobacco.
May 22nd, 2016