Seven Springs Vineyards

Eola - Amity Hills Pinot Noir

9.034 ratings
9.27 pro ratings
Eola - Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Martin Bergo

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
Austin Hohnke

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, 2018
Sarah O'Kelley

Bright 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
Anton G.

Awesome. Very Burgundian. The best Oregon can offer.

Awesome. Very Burgundian. The best Oregon can offer.

Dec 26th, 2017
Justin Kline

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 24th, 2017
Steve Medbery

Delicate violet, earthy, mushroom. Beautifully balanced and subtle.

Delicate violet, earthy, mushroom. Beautifully balanced and subtle.

Apr 8th, 2017
Kirk F
9.0

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
Tim
9.1

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.

Feb 11th, 2017
DE
9.3

Wow..earthy flavor and complexity is seen early on..

Wow..earthy flavor and complexity is seen early on..

Dec 1st, 2016
Katie W

Earthy with cherries and a hint of tobacco.

Earthy with cherries and a hint of tobacco.

May 22nd, 2016