Recently rated 92 points by Wine Advocate this Pinot lives up to the hype. Small production (100 cases), the fruit comes from 30 to 40 year old self rooted vines on the family's Century Farm. Winemaker/Vineyard Manager Merrilee Buchanan Benson hits a home run with this delicious Pinot from the great 2012 Willamette Valley vintage.
Recently rated 92 points by Wine Advocate this Pinot lives up to the hype. Small production (100 cases), the fruit comes from 30 to 40 year old self rooted vines on the family's Century Farm. Winemaker/Vineyard Manager Merrilee Buchanan Benson hits a home run with this delicious Pinot from the great 2012 Willamette Valley vintage.
1 person found it helpfulMay 5th, 2015
Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.3
Super small production and that definitely shows. Very rustic with wild acid and lots of olive notes on the palate. Tastes a little italian...
Super small production and that definitely shows. Very rustic with wild acid and lots of olive notes on the palate. Tastes a little italian...
1 person found it helpfulNov 1st, 2014Double Gold in the OR Wine Awards, Tyee produced this lovely reserve Pinot from a difficult vintage. Enjoy now or cellar for another 5-6 years.
Double Gold in the OR Wine Awards, Tyee produced this lovely reserve Pinot from a difficult vintage. Enjoy now or cellar for another 5-6 years.
May 5th, 2015
Fine boned American Pinot Noir. Restrained with a nice bit of spice and just enough "Pinot funk" to keep it interesting. Nicely done.
Fine boned American Pinot Noir. Restrained with a nice bit of spice and just enough "Pinot funk" to keep it interesting. Nicely done.
Dec 22nd, 2014
A pretty wine. Good intensity to the marionberry and cherry fruit, with interesting loamy undertones. Finishes a bit spicy.
A pretty wine. Good intensity to the marionberry and cherry fruit, with interesting loamy undertones. Finishes a bit spicy.
Sep 11th, 2017
Pretty good!
Dec 3rd, 2015
Clear bright color. Cigar and cherries Starts well with a bit to much tannin a slight bitterness before the finish Round cherry finish Lacking in depth
Clear bright color. Cigar and cherries Starts well with a bit to much tannin a slight bitterness before the finish Round cherry finish Lacking in depth
Jan 1st, 2015
Good table red for Cerebrating holidays with family
Good table red for Cerebrating holidays with family
Dec 26th, 2014
Delicious!
May 19th, 2013
Jennifer had this 6 years ago
Jennifer had this 6 years ago
Jul 7th, 2018
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
