"In the 2008s, you've got the best vintage Oregon has ever produced, the kind of vintage Oregon winemakers always hoped they could produce." Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator.
Firm in texture and light on its feet, this has red cherry, r...read more
Winderlea Pinot noir Dundee Hills 08 -
This is everything I like about Dundee Hills Pinot: silky,
elegant, super pretty red fruits, with a focus on crushed
raspberry and cherry. The supple fruit stays lively through the
finish with hints of...read more
Tyee Pinot Noir Estate 08 -
From the winery -
“2008 Tyee Estate Pinot Noir is made from a combination of all Pinot noir plantings in Tyee’s Estate Vineyard. This delicious wine boasts an
enticing bouquet, with plenty o...read more
qAlloro "3 Gables" Pinot noir 08 -
From the winery -
Dried black cherries with a mélange of mint, licorice, dried herb, tea leaf, and leather. This is a very full bodied wine with a silky texture, sensed more forward ...read more
Penner-Ash Pas de Nom Pinot noir 08 -
Wine Spectator 95 POINTS
Light on its feet, with gorgeous currant, plum and wet stone aromas and flavors that remain expressive and in...read more
Dead ringer for an Archery Summit Estate Pinot noir, from Archery Summit's parent winery, Pine Ridge. Fruit from Oregon's Dundee Hills. You can put two and two together.
Forefront Pinot noir was made in tribute to Gary Andrus, the charismat...read more
Bergstrom Pinot Noir Bergstrom Vineyard 08 -
Wine Spectator 93 Points!
Firm in texture and tightly packed with red cherry, raspberry,
caramel and sassafras aromas and flav...read more
Lemelson Pinot noir Thea's Selection 08 - Great! An amazing core of cherry fruit and a super lush texture draws you in, while shadings of huckleberry and dark cocoa keep your buds popping. Thea's positively sings on the finish. Outstanding Pin...read more
Raptor Ridge Pinot Noir Meredith Mitchell 08 -
From the winery -
Deep, dark and alluring. Cherry fruit jumps from the glass with vanilla and crushed rose petals. Nice acidity that will allow this wine to age for a lo...read more
Deep, bright ruby. Wild red and black fruit and
potpourri aromas are lifted by smoky minerals and blood ora...read more
St. Innocent Pinot noir Momtazi Vineyard 08 -
From the winery -
Momtazi Vineyard is located in the McMinnville AVA, 7 miles west of McMinnville, Oregon. The Pinot noir came from three blocks planted in
1999 and 2004 on a...read more
Patricia Green Cellars Estate Vyd Old Vine Pinot noir 08 -
Tanzer 93 points!
Bright red. Exhilarating, nuanced scents of
raspberry, Asian spices, cocoa powder, rose and ora...read more
Territorial Pinot noir 08 - New release, August 2010.
Previous Vintage Tasting Notes
Territorial's Willamette Valley Pinot noir 07 is proof that great Pinot stil...read more
This luxurious, rich Pinot noir opens with soaring aromas of black cherry spice and toast. A full mid-palate bursting with chewy flavors of dark cherry, blackberry and plum is delightfull...read more
Holloran Winery Pinot noir "Meute de Chiens" 08 - "Hound Dog" wine. New release. In France, "Meute Chiens" are the dogs used for fox hunting. ...read more
Wine Spectator: "Silky and refined, this plays out its flavors of red cherry, wild berry
and guava on a gr...read more
Stafford Hill's Pinot noir, made by hot winemaker Jay Somers (J Christopher, his high profile new winery jointly with Dr Loosen). Stafford Hill's Pinot noir, made by hot winemaker Jay Somers, featured in the national press for his new joint vent...read more
Arterberry Maresh Pinot noir Maresh Vineyard 08 - Arterberry Maresh Pinots are seamless and silky - the 2008 is bursting with succulent, mouthwatering, layered cherries, wild strawberries, with orange oil, cedar spice, brown sugar, black tea and h...read more
Evening Land Pinot noir Eola-Amity Seven Springs 08 - Sophisticated and focused. Alluring aromas of black cherries and wild blackberries, fresh turned earth, and flowers open to silky berry, cherry, and dark currant flavors. This seamless, complex...read more
de Lancellotti Pinot noir 08 -
Wine Spectator 92 points!
Firm in texture, with a thin layer of prickly tannins around a supple
core of cherry, distinct mineral and appeal...read more
2 bottles Shea Wine Cellars Block 5 08 $54.93
3 bottles Belle Pente Dundee Hill 08 $24.95
3 bottles Libra Wines Willame...read more
Patton Valley Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 -
Wine Spectator 92 points!
Wine Spectator: "Light and succulent, packaging its seductive red cherry, pomegranate,
caramel ...read more
Bethel Heights Pinot noir Flat Block Reserve 08 - A true heavy hitter from one of Oregon's original wineries. Flat Block 08 has power and concentration, depth and balance. There's a tongue-melting thread of black raspberry that weaves through li...read more
Beaux Freres Pinot noir Estate 08 -
Tanzer 94 Points!
Bright red. Highly perfumed, seductive bouquet of black raspberry, cherry-cola, incense and dried rose, with a slo...read more
Evening Land Vineyards Beaujolais Villages 08 -
Evening Land Vineyard's Moulin-a-Vent sourced 2008 Beaujolais Village ($12.55 any 12) was made in France for Evening Land by Christophe Viel. Christolphe was Dominique Lafon's assistant from 1...read more
Aubichon Willamette Valley Pinot noir 08 - about 100 cases are made from this off-shoot of Le Cadeau.
Dark and savory from start to finish, Aubichon 08 shows the black side of cherries and raspberries. A deft kiss of oak, juicy acidity and the...read more
J. Scott Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - In a world of tough choices, this one is easy. J. Scott makes it so with a winning combination of black cherry, smoke, and sweet earth in an easy-drinking Pinot. Down the hatch!
Big leathery and spicy notes on the nose, wrapped around a blackberry/black cherry center. In the mouth the wine is full of plump and sweet dark cherry and blackberry fruit flavors, heavily ac...read more
Libra Wines Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 -
An enticingly ruby-red splash in the glass reveals layered aromas of blackberries, black cherry cola, herbs, holiday
spices, tea, tobacco, pepper and fresh earth. The senses
are further enhanced by ...read more
Libra Wines Pinot noir Mystic Vineyard 08 -
Brilliant garnet hue promises bold fruit and nuanced flavors.
Bright red and dark fruit aromas— such as black cherry,
blackberry, and red huckleberry—are juxtaposed with notes
of clove, vanilla, alm...read more
Holloran's Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 is made from a blend of fruit sourced across the Willamette Valley. The largest precentage comes from the winery's Le Pavillon Vineyard.
The scent of blackberry jam and sweet spice is soft and invi...read more
Lemelson Pinot noir Jerome Reserve 08 - Muscular black fruit, toasty oak, peppery accents, and a long, creamy-textured finish. Jerome will delight fans of robust, broad-style Pinot noir noir.
Lemelson Pinot noir Stermer Vineyard 08 - A big, rich Pinot gushing with ripe berries and cherry candy. There's a thread of plum woven in and fresh blackberry - right off the vine - that hangs through the finish.
Westrey Pinot Noir Abbey Ridge Vineyard 08 - MAGNUM. Double bottle for dinner parties, a special gift.
Drop dead sexy. Like Pavlov's dog, the bell rings, the wine is poured, we salivate. Raspberry pie from the oven, fresh cherries from the...read more
Libra Wines Pinot noir Momtazi Vineyard 08 -
The bright garnet color of this wine foreshadows the deep and
intense aromas and flavors that immediately follow. The
bouquet exudes spicy characteristics, such as cinnamon, anise,
coriander, coupl...read more
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Wine Spectator 93 points -
"Silky, polished and beautifully focused to let its orange peel, tea-tinged berry...read more
Soter Vineyards Pinot Noir "North Valley" 08 -
Stephen Tanzer 91 points: "Full red. Pungent aromas of black raspberry and cherry complicated by wilted rose, violet and black pepper. Pliant, palate-staining red and dark berry flavors are enliv...read more
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Wine Spectator 93 points -
"Silky, polished and beautifully focused to let its orange peel, tea-tinged be...read more
Westrey Pinot Noir Abbey Ridge Vineyard 08 - Drop dead sexy. Like Pavlov's dog, the bell rings, the wine is poured, we salivate. Raspberry pie from the oven, fresh cherries from the market. A magical sweet earth note. This is gorgeous stuff....read more
Westrey Pinot noir Oracle Vineyard 08 - An Oregon 2008, old-vine, Dundee Hills Pinot for $25?! The answer lies with the Oracle: Westrey Wines stunning estate-grown Pinot noir. Super-balanced dark berries and cherries come together with lavender,...read more
Ransom Pinot noir Selection 08 -
Polished, elegant and deftly balanced to let the gorgeous rose petal'accented currant and plum fruit float easily over well-buffed tannins, all of it lingering effortlessly. Drink now through 2018. 800 c...read more
Matello Hommage A&D Pinot noir 08 is named for Amy Wesselman and David Autrey (Westrey), mentors to Matello owner and winemaker Marcus Goodfellow. Like Westrey's Pinot noirs, Matello's Hommage favors grace, elegance and structure. Licorice-tin...read more
Wahle Vineyards Pinot noir 08 - new for July 2010. ...read more
Shea Wine Cellars Estate Pinot Noir 2008 -
93 POINTS
WINE SPECTATOR
"Roses, berries, cherries and violets mingle in an intoxicating perfume. Delightful, sweet black...read more
Benton Lane Pinot noir 08 - a deep ruby colored wine. It has impressive aromas of bing cherries, red plums, hibiscus and wild mushrooms. The smooth, ripe tannins give a voluptuous texture to the mixed berry, black cherry and cocoa flavors of the w...read more
The Benton Lane First Class Pinot noir is their highest level "reserve" bottling.
"A deep ruby colored wine, the Benton Lane First Class Pinot noir exhibits classic aromas of cherry and blackberries, with complex underlying scents of plum, truffle,...read more
Wallace Brook Cellar’s Willamette Valley Pinot noir (second label for Adelsheim) has been produced in some vintages.
Wine Spectator 90 points: "Light and fragrant, brimming with gorgeous raspberry, strawberry, lingonberry and ...read more
Belle Pente Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - When one of the best wineries makes a value Pinot, you expect something special. Brian has mad skills and shows them in every wine he makes, from bargain to top of the line.
Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Estate 08 - The Estate 08 is rich and powerful, scented with blackberries and a hint of forest floor and mint. Sweet spices add a savory note to the big blackberry, black currant, and black cherry flavors. Silky and full-...read more
Belle Pente Pinot Noir Dundee Hills 08 - distinguished winemaker Brian O'Donnell is one of those low key Oregon farmers whose fans take most of his wines at Belle Pente's private tastings.
Belle Pente's Dundee Hills 08 shows how Brian takes...read more
Cameron Dundee Hills Pinot noir 08
Arterberry Maresh Dundee Hills Pinot noir 08
Patricia Green Cellars Croft Vineya...read more
Black Cap Pinot noir 08 - Black Cap Pinot noir 08 unfolds over hours and days. Complex and captivating, Black Cap has become one of most anticipated releases from Oregon. The 08 opens with a lush display of red and black raspberries mixing with m...read more
Laura Volkman Vineyards Jacob Pinot noir 08 - A big bold statement from a winemaker with a small vineyard, from which she makes all of her 500 cases total production of four wines.
The Laura Volkman Jacob Pinot noir 08 is powerful, complex and...read more
Laura Volkman Vineyards Rachel Pinot noir 08 - Elegant and graceful, sweet red raspberries and rose perfume announce an exceptionally silky textured, sensuous wine. Raspberries and red cherry fruit join sweet spice and minerals in an expansive, lu...read more
Roots Apolloni Pinot noir 08 - Man, this is tasty. The creamiest, most full-bodied of the 2008 Roots line-up. A melange of sweet dark berries keeps giving you more. Ideal acidity balances the seductive sweetness and everything's in its place....read more
Jigsaw Pinot noir 08 - from Ransom Wines - Bright red cherries and crushed blueberries with a hint sanguine minerality on the nose. The black and red fruits softly cover the palate with gentle hints of iron and mineral towards the finish. A mediu...read more
Roots Cherry Grove Pinot noir 08 - Like the vineyard name, the Cherry Grove is packed with pints of cherries that have just been made into a tart - it's immediately attractive. Then it fans out on your palate to sweet black currant and pie spice...read more
Roots LeRoy Pinot noir 08 - Unique and lasting. Intriguing, beautiful incense and dark berry scents expand in the intense fresh blackberry and black currant flavors. White pepper weaves into spicy, silky tannins on the long, strikingly fresh finis...read more
Ponzi Pinot noir Tavola 08 - “This perfumed nose shows vanilla, spice and red fruit
leading to a mouth of warm spice notes and blueberry. The finish is long with soft tannins.”
- Winemaker Luisa Ponzi
Luisa on the vintage: "A winemaker is luc...read more
Roots "Estate" Pinot noir 08 - The flagship Roots Pinot, from Chris and Hillary Berg's 6-acre estate vineyard. Focused and fresh, the Estate drips with licorice, rose, dark raspberries and cherries. A highly recommended, seriously cellar-worthy...read more
Coattails Winery Pinot noir 08 -2008 is the ideal inaugural vintage for Jared and Mikey Etzel's Coattails Pinot noir. They might have ridden their dad's Coattails but their 2008 Pinots make clear: the boys and the wines stand on their own.
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Phelps Creek Le Petit Pinot noir 08 - A nouveau style Pinot noir ideal for summer. Delicious aromas of fresh raspberries and hints of smoke. The Le Petit is bright yet creamy, offering brambly red and black fruit that lasts. Perfect for grilled...read more
Et Fille Maresh Vineyard Pinot noir 08 -
Wine Spectator 90 points - Firm in texture, with crisp tannins around a light, fragrant core of currant, red berry and wet gravel aromas and flavors. Finishes on a peppery note, ling...read more
Phelps Creek Pinot noir 08 - Columbia Gorge fruit blend....read more
Bergstrom Pinot noir Cumberland Reserve 08 -
Showy and inviting scents of mixed cherries, wild berries, sandalwood and pie spices. A soft entry with sweet fruit, heaps of black cherries and a heavenly, creamy dark berry element that remind...read more
Arterberry Maresh Pinot noir Juliard Vineyard 08 - The darker side of Arterberry Maresh Pinot, the Juliard is bursting with dark fruit goodness. The complex nose stirs up anise, smoked meat, black plum and slate. Up to this point, you expect a w...read more
Genius Loci Pinot noir 08 - Highly recommended by Avalon Wine - a new discovery, Michael Lundeen makes the wines of Illahe and now, his own Genius Loci label.
Genius Loci Pinot noir 08 is affordable, lip smacking Pinot filled ...read more
Bergstrom Pinot noir Cumberland Reserve 08 375 ml Half bottle. Great for traveling, picnics, thank you gift.
Showy and inviting scents of mixed cherries, wild berries, sandalwood and pie spices. A soft entry with sweet fruit, heaps of black ch...read more
Bergstrom Pinot noir Cumberland Reserve 08 - double size bottle - nothing better for parties, gifts, special dinners. Festive and fun to serve.
Showy and inviting scents of mixed cherries, wild berries, sandalwood and pie spices. A soft entry ...read more
Cancilla Cellars Pinot noir 08 - A good number of Oregon's 2008 Pinots have a quality that reminds me of Nebbiolo - the dusty dark cherries, tannins that meld with sweet herbs and licorice - and I love Nebbiolo. Ken Cancilla makes refined Pinots...read more
Wildaire Cellars Pinot noir Timothy 08 - Excellent value Pinot from Wildaire Cellars. This Willamette Valley blend reveals a nice balance of red and black cherries and toasty spice....read more
Three Fools Fools Gold Pinot noir 08 - Straight from Avalon's hometown of Corvallis, Fools Gold 08 won't make it too far outside the county! Burly dark fruits combine with rosemary for a savory mouthful of Pinot. A very impressive wine from Th...read more
Coeur de Terre Pinot noir McMinnville 08 - Intense red color lures you in with signature Coeur de Terre earthy aromatics followed by
notes of dark cherry, cola, pomegranate, and roses. Palette embraces one with a brilliant vibrancy and bright
frui...read more
St. Innocent Pinot noir Temperance Hill 08 - The 2008 Pinot noir Temperance Hill has aromas of ripe, sweet cherries, strawberry preserves, purple flowers, and a hint of smoke. Rich cherry fruit with hints of wild strawberries and earthy spices are...read more
St. Innocent Pinot noir Zenith 08 - It has aromas of sweet cherries, raspberries, with hints of menthol, anise, and wood smoke. Sweet cherry, raspberry and hints of cassis fruit flavors are very fresh and vibrant on the palate, backed by an almos...read more
Brigadoon WIne Co. Pinot noir 08 - Ethereal Pinot smells of lilac , creamy earth, licorice and cherries. Plump and juicy dark cherry, red plum, dried herbs and white pepper accents. A whopping 90 cases were made!
Wine Spectator: "Dark and spicy, this is silky in texture and fragrant with smoke,
toast and mineral over...read more
JK Carriere Provocateur Pinot 08 - "Provocateur" is French for "troublemaker." J.K. Carriere's 2008 Provocateur Pinot noir shows Jim Prosser's troublemaker style. Dark and meaty, ready to drink, this is great value Pinot. Not much made, so order...read more
Coeur de Terre Pinot noir Estate 08 -
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 dark cherry,
...read more
Bergstrom 2008 Pinot noir Sampler - Shea, de Lancellotti -
Two bottles each:
Bergstrom de Lancellotti Pinot noir 08 $59.94
Bergstrom Shea Vineyard Pinot noir 08 $47.95
Bergstrom Willamette Valley Pinot noir 08 $24.95
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St. Innocent Pinot noir Justice 08 - The 2008 Pinot noir, Justice Vineyard has layered spice aromas of ginger and cloves with dark berries and hints of roasted chilies. The mouth is powerful and nuanced with red and black berries, fruit cobbler, r...read more
Cooper Hill Pinot noir 08 - Best value Pinot from Cooper Mountain Winery.
Wine Spectator 89 points - Light and airy, with a welcome transparency to the raspberry and cherry flavors, hinting at tobacco and mineral as the finis...read more
Crowley Wines Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - Super scented, with exotic spices, violets, herbs, and cherries. While a bit tight at first pour, there's plenty of bright red and blue fruits that begin to expand and evolve, picking up more dark ...read more
McKinlay Pinot noir Special Selection 08 - Matt's Reserve Pinot noir, from his own Vineyard. Special Selection is made from "richer, denser, and darker barrels:" - John Haeger, North American Pinot.
The 2008 Special Selection is dominated by...read more
Sweet Cheeks WInery Pinot noir 08 - Soft and inviting aromas open to a super easy-going, silky, and crowd-pleasing Pinot full of dark cherries. There's a sneaky long finish that leaves you with vanilla and peppercorn as you smack you lips for mor...read more
St Innocent Pinot noir Villages Cuvee WV 08 -
Nicely perfumed with dusky, Pinot-funky notes that quickly turn to savory red cherry, rose petal and toast scents. The palate has a great melding of high and low notes - bright red cherry, berry a...read more
Laura Volkman Vineyards St. James Pinot noir 08 - Put the glass to your nose and experience a complex, perfumed scent of roses, blue and black berries, and sweet spices. This fine example of the 2008 vintage is concentrated and round, with a sens...read more
Bergstrom Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 08 - GRAB THIS! Made from Shea Vineyard and Bergstrom Estate Vineyard fruit. A Pinot noir from Bergstrom for $25!
Inviting aromas of black cherry, clove, and vanilla cream lead into a pal...read more
Highly recommended by Avalon Wine A rich and fresh cherry bouquet leads into so much goodness. Raspberries and cherries, spice box, and a satin mouthfeel make this a super value.
Illahe is on a roll, utilizing fantastic grpae...read more
Seven of Hearts Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - A blend that incorporates the broad expression of the two very distinct Cost and Crawford Beck vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills, coupled with the diverse volcanic and sedimentary components from t...read more
Et Fille Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - The Et Fille Willamette Valley Pinot noir 08 is silky and generous with a mesmerizing perfume of huckleberry, nutmeg and cinnamon. Silky and generous throughout, the sweet and juicy dark fruits come toget...read more
Antica Terra Pinot noir 08 - A delicate floral thread weaves through the aromas of red and blue fruits, licorice, and toast. The initial cherry and blue berry transition to a palate full of juicy plum and brambly loganberry. With time, the whole...read more
Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Estate 08 -
From the winery:
This, as always, is dark in every possible way. The pigmentation is such that it one cannot see though a full glass of this wine. The flavors are brimming with blackberry, cu...read more
Patricia Green Cellars Reserve Pinot Noir 08 - One of the best under $25 Oregon Pinots each year, Patty Green and her team have perfected their "best representation of the vintage as a whole" - Patty Green.
Winters Hill Willamette Valley Pinot noir 08 - Bright and fun, this has scads of cherry fruit that starts in the nose and carries through the flavors and finish. Subtle blueberry, citrus, and a kiss of toastiness add depth and makes for rocking-go...read more
Lange Pinot Noir Reserve 08 - An amazing nose of licorice, plum and black cherry that carries through to the flavors, picking up raspberry and black tea. There's an ideal balance of fat, creamy fruit, juicy acidity, a touch of sweet herbs, an...read more
3 Degrees Pinot noir 08 (Maysara) - Certified Biodynamically-grown 2008 Oregon Pinot noir for well under $20 is a total rarity. Fresh nutmeg, black cherries, black raspberries, red licorice, cream and fir forest are woven together in a juicy, play...read more
Bethel Heights Willamette Valley Pinot noir 08 - Yum! Aromas of vibrant red cherries, coffee, dark cocoa and raspberry cream. The palate has a creamy core framed by earth, berry and citrus notes. Bethel Heights consistently makes some of Orego...read more
Lange Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 08 -
An assemblage of all the winery's North Willamette vineyard sites.
In our true “classique” style, this wine is approachable and fruit-forward upon release. It showcases a gregarious bouquet of huckleb...read more
Matello Pinot noir Winters Hill 08 - new for March 2010
Indie Producer with Hands-off Approach to Pinot
Matello is produced by one of the smallest wineries in Oregon, the Mad Wines Company, but still makes 4 Pinot Noir bottlings with a t...read more
Ken Wright Cellars Pinot noir Canary Hill 08 - six pack - save 10%from $53.95/bottle retail.
- Typically, the Pinot noir from this vineyard is quite forward, with aromas of black cherry and cola. Ken has worked with this vin...read more
Underwood Cellars Pinot noir 08 - "This second-label offering from Union Wine Co. (which also produces Kings Ridge) is the best deal in Oregon pinot noir right now. Although the winery is headquartered in Tualatin, the fruit for this bargain-basem...read more
Ken Wright Cellars Pinot noir Carter Vineyard 08 - six pack - save 10%from $53.95/bottle retail.
"...lots of blue fruit aromas and flavors. It has superb depth as well as bracing acidity and well-integrated tannin. The long, p...read more
Seven of Hearts Pinot noir Eola Amity 08 - Good penetration and depth. Smoky tones along with botanical, pure earth/floral tones. Roses and peonies present. Creamy entry – more finesse and depth as it carries to finish. Lots of lift and cut on the...read more
Ken Wright Cellars Pinot noir Abbott Claim 08 - six pack - save 10%from $53.95/bottle retail.
"a fragrant perfume of pain grille, scorched earth, smoke, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. The layers of sweet black fruits are...read more
McKinlay Willamette Valley 08 - always a super deal, the newly released 08 is packed with juicy, dark cherry flavors.
Previous vintage tasting notes: Matt Kinne makes small lots of carefully crafted Pinot noir and then sells it for a low low...read more
Westrey Justice Vineyard Pinot noir 08 - a knockout wine from Oregon's superstar 2008 vintage. The other Justice Vineyard designates sell for $50+, making this a remarkable value.
Flashy black fruit perfume leads into a bu...read more
Luminous Hills Lux Pinot noir 08 - from Seven of Hearts Winery- LUX is constructed from appealing combination of the Pommard and 777 clones of Pinot Noir. The Pommard on sedimentary soil provides the broad bass note foundation, while the 777 on ...read more
Luminous Hills Pinot noir Yamhill Carlton 08 -
Wine Spectator 90 points - Polished and refined, an elegantly articulated range of cherry, raspberry, balsa and spice flavors coming together on the juicy, airy finish. Drink no...read more
Matello Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - A "here today, gone tomorrow" wine. After Matt Kramer (Wine Spectator, The Oregonian) wrote this up last Sunday, the small production has all but disappeared. Why? The wine rocks. A distin...read more
Et Fille Pinot noir Kalita Vineyard 08 -
92 POINTS
WINE SPECTATOR INSIDER
""Light in texture, intense in flavor, with a candied edge to the raspberry, apricot and or...read more
Cameron Willamette Valley Pinot noir 08 - new for May 2010. VERY LIMITED....read more
The Patty Green Dollar Bills Only 08 is definitely a crowd pleaser, but also a wine that a europhile palate wouldn't snub for the money.
The first hit on this wine is a sweet, toasty earthiness with some notes of morel mushrooms in the backg...read more
Klee Pinot noir Wllamette Valley 08 - from Roots Wine - A blend of the five vineyards Chris Berg works with. Scents of red cherry, raspberry, and cedar are echoed in the flavor of the wine. Blackberry, cinnamon, and a base note of minerality add c...read more
Ayres Vineyard Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - a super value 2008 Oregon Pinot noir. A darker wine when first opened, with intriguing aromas of humus and espresso. Give this a bit of air and watch the evolution - a delicious combo of deep berry...read more
Broadley Vineyard Reserve Pinot noir 08 - represents a blend of some of the better barrels from 3 different vineyards; 667 clone from Old School Vineyard in Junction City, Pommard clone from Sunny Mt. Vineyard in Monroe and 777 clone from Broadley...read more
Broadley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 08 - The aromas are focused and appealingly creamy notes of raspberry and cherry fruit. The same fruitiness is apparent on the tongue, with a bright, and fresh edge to the cherry and black raspberry flavor conc...read more
