Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.0
A touch of green stemy notes on the nose, lighter bodied a d a touch funky. Totally came alive with the food. Fresh bramble and plenty of 🍓! Really completely changed, so wild...
A touch of green stemy notes on the nose, lighter bodied a d a touch funky. Totally came alive with the food. Fresh bramble and plenty of 🍓! Really completely changed, so wild...
Dec 14th, 2018
Some moments are there for you to savor. It was a glorious sunset and we relished every moment of this special wine made by the late Jesus Guillen. Such a gorgeous wine and vintage, the 2012 White Rose ‘The Neoclassical Objective’ Pinot Noir (WWB, 93) is now very gradually evolving towards tertiary black truffle and forest floor tones. At the forefront remains beautiful amalgamation of red and dark fruits, with bright acidity and lighter citrus rind tones. The combination of freshness and texture is truly outstanding, as light tannins line the core of fruits, with a touch of clove and exotic spice. With excellent length, this beautiful wine has a long life ahead of it despite being eight years of age. Drink 2020-2032- 93
Some moments are there for you to savor. It was a glorious sunset and we relished every moment of this special wine made by the late Jesus Guillen. Such a gorgeous wine and vintage, the 2012 White Rose ‘The Neoclassical Objective’ Pinot Noir (WWB, 93) is now very gradually evolving towards tertiary black truffle and forest floor tones. At the forefront remains beautiful amalgamation of red and dark fruits, with bright acidity and lighter citrus rind tones. The combination of freshness and texture is truly outstanding, as light tannins line the core of fruits, with a touch of clove and exotic spice. With excellent length, this beautiful wine has a long life ahead of it despite being eight years of age. Drink 2020-2032- 93
1 person found it helpfulMay 31st, 2020
Gorgeous funky Pinot. Black cherry brambles Forrest floor and a long finish.
Gorgeous funky Pinot. Black cherry brambles Forrest floor and a long finish.
1 person found it helpfulJun 27th, 2015
A fun wine- all whole cluster and decidedly funky in that way. Also very grapey. #atechnicalterm
A fun wine- all whole cluster and decidedly funky in that way. Also very grapey. #atechnicalterm
1 person found it helpfulMay 1st, 2015
M- intensity on the nose. Earth, perfume, a bit gamey. M+ acid, m- body. M finish. Light. Balanced.
M- intensity on the nose. Earth, perfume, a bit gamey. M+ acid, m- body. M finish. Light. Balanced.
Dec 15th, 2016
Bright, luscious, silky smooth. Delicious and balanced.
Bright, luscious, silky smooth. Delicious and balanced.
Feb 2nd, 2016
Very nice fruit smell. Lots of things going on. A dry finish, I like this one!
Very nice fruit smell. Lots of things going on. A dry finish, I like this one!
Feb 14th, 2014
Fully mature. Transparent ruby. Just delicious.
Fully mature. Transparent ruby. Just delicious.
Feb 21st, 2023
Lovely Oregon Pinot - wonderful memory of last time to go wine tasting with my Dad. This was one of his favorites.
Lovely Oregon Pinot - wonderful memory of last time to go wine tasting with my Dad. This was one of his favorites.
May 12th, 2021
First wine we had in Oregon. Light and delicious. Easy to drink and great tasting
First wine we had in Oregon. Light and delicious. Easy to drink and great tasting
Sep 1st, 2019
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
