Willamette Valley Vineyards

Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

9.0664 ratings
9.044 pro ratings
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
Michael Chelus

Cherry, cranberry, rhubarb, currant, flint and oak. Light-bodied and soft tannins.

Cherry, cranberry, rhubarb, currant, flint and oak. Light-bodied and soft tannins.

Mar 11th, 2022
Chris Albence

Love this wine. Great color, bouquet, light but not thin. Great ruby fruit flavors. Good opening red to start the night. Did well with charcuterie and transferred to a light red sauce spaghetti dinner well.

Love this wine. Great color, bouquet, light but not thin. Great ruby fruit flavors. Good opening red to start the night. Did well with charcuterie and transferred to a light red sauce spaghetti dinner well.

4 people found it helpfulMar 27th, 2017
David Waldron

Bought at Safeway. Enjoyed with a pork loin.

Bought at Safeway. Enjoyed with a pork loin.

2 people found it helpfulMay 8th, 2014
Will Neeriemer

Will had this 6 years ago

Will had this 6 years ago

1 person found it helpfulAug 3rd, 2018
Paul Beck

Blackberry, white pepper, earth, hint of tomato. Complex nose and full round black fruit on the palate.

Blackberry, white pepper, earth, hint of tomato. Complex nose and full round black fruit on the palate.

1 person found it helpfulMay 6th, 2017
Christine Havens

A deluge of rain just prior to harvest made for a challenging vintage in 2013, a "winemaker's vintage" in the Willamette Valley, but there are bright spots, wines with nuance and freshness. Willamette Valley Vineyards is one such wine, worthy of consideration, with classic raspberry and Rainier cherry notes, trail dust, and mahogany wood. On the palate, tart cranberries and pomander ball lead into a finish of moderate length, inlaid with minerality and tinged with spice. 13.4% ABV | Sample

A deluge of rain just prior to harvest made for a challenging vintage in 2013, a "winemaker's vintage" in the Willamette Valley, but there are bright spots, wines with nuance and freshness. Willamette Valley Vineyards is one such wine, worthy of consideration, with classic raspberry and Rainier cherry notes, trail dust, and mahogany wood. On the palate, tart cranberries and pomander ball lead into a finish of moderate length, inlaid with minerality and tinged with spice. 13.4% ABV | Sample

Aug 22nd, 2015
Kyle

Not a Pinot Noir I would buy again. Bright vibrant color. Low concentration. Cranberry on the nose and palate. A bit of an earthy and punchy finish. Not what I personally look for in a Pinot.

Not a Pinot Noir I would buy again. Bright vibrant color. Low concentration. Cranberry on the nose and palate. A bit of an earthy and punchy finish. Not what I personally look for in a Pinot.

Sep 21st, 2024
Catherine Leith

Very similar to Vancouver Island Pinot noir. Lots of minerals and black cherry, with some pepper and a dry finish.

Very similar to Vancouver Island Pinot noir. Lots of minerals and black cherry, with some pepper and a dry finish.

Jun 2nd, 2024
Nicholas Foster

Paired amazingly with Spicy Indian food. Tandoori Cauliflower. Nose: cherry, blackberry. Something savory like butter/greasy chips, cake batter, pepper.
Color: slightly dense for Pinot noir, med/ light body, brown rim.
Palate: dark berries, good acid, nice alcohol ending, leather,subtle spice but still has fruit.
$34 in UT

Paired amazingly with Spicy Indian food. Tandoori Cauliflower. Nose: cherry, blackberry. Something savory like butter/greasy chips, cake batter, pepper.
Color: slightly dense for Pinot noir, med/ light body, brown rim.
Palate: dark berries, good acid, nice alcohol ending, leather,subtle spice but still has fruit.
$34 in UT

Feb 17th, 2024
Ed Anderson

A nice Pinot. A nice fruit start and finish. Very smooth and easy to drink. Had this with beef tacos and other Mexican dishes. Went very well

A nice Pinot. A nice fruit start and finish. Very smooth and easy to drink. Had this with beef tacos and other Mexican dishes. Went very well

Aug 15th, 2023