Coeur de Terre Wines

Coeur de Terre Vineyard specializes in producing estate grown Pinot Noir from their vineyard located in the foothills of the Oregon Coast Range. Coeur de Terre is one of the hottest new wineries in Oregon. Scott and Lisa Neal moved from Colorado to the foothills outside McMinnville to pursue their vision of growing superb Pinot noir. It worked.

In a matter of just a few short years, they have developed a comprehensive, hands-on knowledge of viticulture and enology. They do almost everything themselves, though they do bring in a small crew to help with harvest. The vineyard site is made up of gracefully undulating hillsides of a very diverse soil profile of both sedimentary and volcanic origins.  The vineyard is nestled in a protective valley that allows just the right amount of heat for a slow and gentle ripening of the fruit while protecting the site from harsh coastal winds.  The vineyard site shows incredible promise, and has quickly produced grapes that made outstanding quality wines. The owners use only organic farming techniques in managing the vineyard.

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Very few Oregon Pinots are selected two years straight for Avalon’s Reserve Pinot Noir Club—yet Coeur de Terre did it in their first two major commercial vintages, 04 and 05 (consisting of a mere couple-few hundred cases total production).

The Coeur de Terre Pinots have also been selected for the Portland Indie Wine Festival two years in a row. Yet their prices remain fair; the Neal’s commitment to value is highly commendable.

What's at the heart of Oregon Pinot? Gorgeous flavors, compelling stories, superb values and earth-friendly principles flow through the veins and arteries that lead to the heart of Oregon wines.

Enter Coeur de Terre--Heart of the Earth--a young winery with the heart to grow beautiful Oregon Pinot noir. It is one of our Wineries to Watch--their star is rising!

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Coeur de Terre Pinot noir Estate 09 $35.95 Retail $32.36 Qty. This wine first impresses with an intensely deep hued wine that is brilliant, but nearly opaque to the intensity of color. The nose greats with spice and the scent of a cedar cigar box along with dark cherry, coffee, and toast. On the palate, th... read more

Coeur de Terre Pinot noir Renelle's Block 08 $43.95 Retail $39.55 Qty. Aromas of blueberry, smoky toast, vanilla, earth and minerals. Flavors include cola and blueberry pie with notes of pomegranate and rose. The lingering finish reveals cola and spice. 2006 Vintage Tasting Notes The nose ... read more

Coeur de Terre Pinot noir McMinnville 09 $20.95 Retail $18.86 Qty. A blend of fruit from younger vines with fruit from the older Renelle's block vines. This combination yields structure and balance. Earthy aromas with notes of toasty oak, pomegranate, dark cherries and cedar cigar box. 2... read more

Coeur de Terre Pinot Gris 2010 $17.95 Retail $16.16 Qty. Aromas of melon, white grapefruit and river rock with flavors of peach and apricots. Great for summer!... read more

Coeur de Terre Riesling 09 $19.95 Retail $17.95 Qty. Vibrant acidity opening to delicate floral notes and honey on the nose. In the mouth one gets minerality infused with nectarine, soft apple blossom, and pear. It gains texture and finishs with an infusion of honey, luscious peach and peach pit. ... read more

Coeur de Terre Rose Rustique 2010 $15.75 Retail $14.18 Flavors of strawberry jam with blood orange and pepper on the nose. Aromas include rhubarb, plum and peppery spice.... read more