Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
2011 St. Innocent ‘Zenith Vineyard’ Pinot Noir- The Zenith Vineyard is St. Innocent’s estate vineyard, located eleven miles northwest of Salem, Oregon. This 2011 Pinot Noir shows wonderful forest floor and wet stone character on the nose with blood orange rind, cran-cherry and cigar ash also coming in aromatically. The aromatic range is seriously good right now. The palate is silky smooth right now as the mouthfeel entices. The richness reminds me more of a 2012 bottling as there is a seamless quality to the wine that grips you. Red and dark fruits weave together, with also citrus and earthy tones quite primary. Downright delicious, this is a stunning bottling by eminent winemaker, Mark Vlossak. Drink 2018-2028- 93
2011 St. Innocent ‘Zenith Vineyard’ Pinot Noir- The Zenith Vineyard is St. Innocent’s estate vineyard, located eleven miles northwest of Salem, Oregon. This 2011 Pinot Noir shows wonderful forest floor and wet stone character on the nose with blood orange rind, cran-cherry and cigar ash also coming in aromatically. The aromatic range is seriously good right now. The palate is silky smooth right now as the mouthfeel entices. The richness reminds me more of a 2012 bottling as there is a seamless quality to the wine that grips you. Red and dark fruits weave together, with also citrus and earthy tones quite primary. Downright delicious, this is a stunning bottling by eminent winemaker, Mark Vlossak. Drink 2018-2028- 93
Feb 19th, 2019
Love 2011 Oregon Pinot Noir!! Delicatesse!!
Love 2011 Oregon Pinot Noir!! Delicatesse!!
1 person found it helpfulMay 31st, 2015This is what it's all about my friends
This is what it's all about my friends
Mar 14th, 2017
Nice acid, cherry, rose hips, dead wood, cantaloupe, tobacco, dirt
Nice acid, cherry, rose hips, dead wood, cantaloupe, tobacco, dirt
Dec 22nd, 2014Real Eola Hills typicity.
Real Eola Hills typicity.
Apr 7th, 2014
Nice Pinot, maybe a tas too smokey on the barrel toast.
Nice Pinot, maybe a tas too smokey on the barrel toast.
Jul 4th, 2013
Pretty much lovin these vineyard desi's from St Innocent
Pretty much lovin these vineyard desi's from St Innocent
Jun 7th, 2013
Gorgeous! Pomegranate and tart cherry. A bit of spice. This 2011 is pouring exceptionally well.
Gorgeous! Pomegranate and tart cherry. A bit of spice. This 2011 is pouring exceptionally well.
Mar 14th, 2017
Was disappointed with this unfortunately. Expected better. Cherry and grape on the nose. Also in the mouth. Not much of a finish.
Was disappointed with this unfortunately. Expected better. Cherry and grape on the nose. Also in the mouth. Not much of a finish.
Jun 5th, 2016Rich, earthy, with smoky cherry notes. Perfect with truffles!
Rich, earthy, with smoky cherry notes. Perfect with truffles!
Dec 25th, 2015