Soter Vineyards
Mineral Springs Pinot Noir
Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
81% Pinot Noir and 19% Chardonnay, pale salmon color with aromas of red berry, tropical fruit and floral notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and strawberry with citrus zest, vivid acidity, light mousse with medium toasty yeast finish. Nice!
81% Pinot Noir and 19% Chardonnay, pale salmon color with aromas of red berry, tropical fruit and floral notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and strawberry with citrus zest, vivid acidity, light mousse with medium toasty yeast finish. Nice!
May 5th, 2024
Bright red fruit. Rose petals, cranberry, minerals.
Bright red fruit. Rose petals, cranberry, minerals.
Mar 20th, 2024Red fruit, crushed berry, minerals.
Red fruit, crushed berry, minerals.
Mar 16th, 2024
This is a spectacular Pinot noir with a warm medium Ruby color and a pronounced and complex nose highlighting red cherry, red currant, black cherry, wild strawberry, dried orange peel, earthy forest floor and violet. Exquisite balance of flavor, alcohol and acidity on the palate with soft, velvet tannins and a long finish. There is a lot going on here and it’s all good. Excellent now, it will be even better in another couple of years as more tertiary character emerges.
This is a spectacular Pinot noir with a warm medium Ruby color and a pronounced and complex nose highlighting red cherry, red currant, black cherry, wild strawberry, dried orange peel, earthy forest floor and violet. Exquisite balance of flavor, alcohol and acidity on the palate with soft, velvet tannins and a long finish. There is a lot going on here and it’s all good. Excellent now, it will be even better in another couple of years as more tertiary character emerges.
Jul 15th, 2022
2008 Vintage. Spicy, dusty, berry aromatics. Very crisp and vibrant w intense red raspberry, cranberry flavors. Showing some development w forest and other savory elements showing through
2008 Vintage. Spicy, dusty, berry aromatics. Very crisp and vibrant w intense red raspberry, cranberry flavors. Showing some development w forest and other savory elements showing through
Apr 11th, 2021Soter is Tony Soter's life-long study in viticulture and winegrowing. Settled at Mineral Springs Ranch in the Yamhill-Carlton District of the Willamette Valley. Aged for 12 months in 40% new French oak. A complex nose of ripe berry, sweet spice & dried red fruits with floral scents. On the palate if flavors of sweet cherry and strawberry, vanilla notes, savory acidity with smooth silky tannins. Lingering finish ending with mineral notes. Starting to drink well now.
Soter is Tony Soter's life-long study in viticulture and winegrowing. Settled at Mineral Springs Ranch in the Yamhill-Carlton District of the Willamette Valley. Aged for 12 months in 40% new French oak. A complex nose of ripe berry, sweet spice & dried red fruits with floral scents. On the palate if flavors of sweet cherry and strawberry, vanilla notes, savory acidity with smooth silky tannins. Lingering finish ending with mineral notes. Starting to drink well now.
Apr 9th, 2019Very Oregonian. Dark fruit, earthiness.
Very Oregonian. Dark fruit, earthiness.
Jun 23rd, 2018One of my all time favorite Oregon Pinots. This 2014 is vibrant and drinking very well.
One of my all time favorite Oregon Pinots. This 2014 is vibrant and drinking very well.
Nov 29th, 2017