Willamette Valley Vineyards

Tualatin Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

9.147 ratings
9.46 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
Drew Dodson

From Mag

From Mag

Oct 15th, 2016
Sean Wallner - WSET II

Yet another incredible wine from Willamette Valley Vineyards! Full of expressive fruit with the perfect amount of tannin! Highly recommended!

Yet another incredible wine from Willamette Valley Vineyards! Full of expressive fruit with the perfect amount of tannin! Highly recommended!

May 29th, 2016
Sean Nelson

2011 Willamette Valley Tualatin Estate Pinot Noir. Like the @trailblazers, it's improved in the 2nd half.

2011 Willamette Valley Tualatin Estate Pinot Noir. Like the @trailblazers, it's improved in the 2nd half.

Jan 9th, 2015
Catherine Leith

Very complex, much more depth than most Pinot noirs. Still the same minerals and black cherry as their flagship Pinot noir but with lots of unexpected baking spice. Long, dry finish.

Very complex, much more depth than most Pinot noirs. Still the same minerals and black cherry as their flagship Pinot noir but with lots of unexpected baking spice. Long, dry finish.

Jun 2nd, 2024
R H
9.3

Not the right wine: appellation cuvee. A bit peppery, rich red fruit. With family on Thanksgiving!

Not the right wine: appellation cuvee. A bit peppery, rich red fruit. With family on Thanksgiving!

Nov 22nd, 2022
Paul K
9.2

So, crazy thing happened. Iā€™m in Corvallis for work flying home tomorrow am and got done way early. Driving up to PDX and there are wineries on the way! Is this Serendipity? šŸ˜€šŸ· Iā€™m a Willamette Pinot newbie. This was my favorite of the bunch. Overall they feel like more green, acidic, structured, and tart than Sonoma / Burgundy. Am I in the neighborhood or way too limited for the generalizations?

So, crazy thing happened. Iā€™m in Corvallis for work flying home tomorrow am and got done way early. Driving up to PDX and there are wineries on the way! Is this Serendipity? šŸ˜€šŸ· Iā€™m a Willamette Pinot newbie. This was my favorite of the bunch. Overall they feel like more green, acidic, structured, and tart than Sonoma / Burgundy. Am I in the neighborhood or way too limited for the generalizations?

Oct 18th, 2022
R H
9.0

Nice Oregon Pinot, went well with turkey pot pie!

Nice Oregon Pinot, went well with turkey pot pie!

Feb 21st, 2022
JFP
8.8

A bit thin and watery. Not sure I would buy again against the price. Prefer a good cab or zin.

A bit thin and watery. Not sure I would buy again against the price. Prefer a good cab or zin.

Dec 26th, 2020
Todd Stone

Medium ruby color, nose not a typical Pinot. On the lighter side but with a distinctive taste of ripe black plum, maybe some strawberry. Dry but with a sight fruity sweetness. Tannins not bad but more acidic than I normally like but smoothed out after lots of air.

Medium ruby color, nose not a typical Pinot. On the lighter side but with a distinctive taste of ripe black plum, maybe some strawberry. Dry but with a sight fruity sweetness. Tannins not bad but more acidic than I normally like but smoothed out after lots of air.

Jul 9th, 2020
Michael Housewright

Writer/Photographer Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Wonderful gift, so won't rate it. I would not hesitate to drink it again.

Wonderful gift, so won't rate it. I would not hesitate to drink it again.

Oct 11th, 2015