Soter Vineyards

Mineral Springs Pinot Noir

9.277 ratings
9.219 pro ratings
Yamhill-Carlton, 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
Sipping Fine Wine

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
John Willison

Bright red fruit. Rose petals, cranberry, minerals.

Bright red fruit. Rose petals, cranberry, minerals.

Mar 20th, 2024
John Willison

Red fruit, crushed berry, minerals.

Red fruit, crushed berry, minerals.

Mar 16th, 2024
Lyn Farmer

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
Eric Urbani

My fave OR sparkling rose

My fave OR sparkling rose

Jul 11th, 2022
TJ Maxwell

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, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

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.

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, 2019
John Willison

Very Oregonian. Dark fruit, earthiness.

Very Oregonian. Dark fruit, earthiness.

Jun 23rd, 2018
Adam Crane

One 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
Eric Urbani

If you like this try his Brut rose

If you like this try his Brut rose

Jul 26th, 2017