Presented double-blind at Tasting Group. In the glass, the wine pours a pretty ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. No signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with beautiful notes of strawberry, cranberry, red flowers, mushrooms, forest floor, sandalwood, and eastern spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. There seems to be some winemaking choices happening here with signs of whole cluster fermentation. Initial conclusions: this could be Pinot Noir, Grenache, Sangiovese or Gamay from either France, United States or Italy. Because I think the fruit is the star of the show, my final conclusion: this is Pinot Noir from the United States, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola-Amity, 2020 vintage. Sooooo close! The 2017 Bjornson Vineyard is in a really nice spot but has years to go yet.
Presented double-blind at Tasting Group. In the glass, the wine pours a pretty ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. No signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with beautiful notes of strawberry, cranberry, red flowers, mushrooms, forest floor, sandalwood, and eastern spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. There seems to be some winemaking choices happening here with signs of whole cluster fermentation. Initial conclusions: this could be Pinot Noir, Grenache, Sangiovese or Gamay from either France, United States or Italy. Because I think the fruit is the star of the show, my final conclusion: this is Pinot Noir from the United States, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola-Amity, 2020 vintage. Sooooo close! The 2017 Bjornson Vineyard is in a really nice spot but has years to go yet.
Sep 19th, 2024
Quite nice with cherry, earth, spice, and licorice. Silken texture.
Quite nice with cherry, earth, spice, and licorice. Silken texture.
Sep 19th, 2019
Tart dark cherry, still on the young side with a fair bit of fine tannin, it really needs more cellar time.
Tart dark cherry, still on the young side with a fair bit of fine tannin, it really needs more cellar time.
Nov 25th, 2018
A bit deeper than I expected, needed a but of airing out, but lovely.
A bit deeper than I expected, needed a but of airing out, but lovely.
Oct 25th, 2017
Dark in color with black fruit on the nose which is unusual for an Oregon Pinot but 2012 was a hot summer. A touch of alcohol is present as well. Nice long finish. Improving with airtime. Of course, we tasted the wine in Oregon Pinot glasses which hold an entire 750 ml bottle. As they say one glass for your health.....
Dark in color with black fruit on the nose which is unusual for an Oregon Pinot but 2012 was a hot summer. A touch of alcohol is present as well. Nice long finish. Improving with airtime. Of course, we tasted the wine in Oregon Pinot glasses which hold an entire 750 ml bottle. As they say one glass for your health.....
Nov 24th, 2016
Eola - Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
