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Arterberry Maresh Pinot noir Maresh Vineyard 08 -

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Arterberry Maresh Pinots are seamless and silky - the 2008 is bursting with succulent, m...read more

Beaux Freres Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - introductory price $44.95 in March, 2010. Goes up to $50 April 15. RELEASE DATE MARCH 15TH.

A succession of eighteen vintages, starting in 1991, culminates with the 2008 Beaux Freres Pinot noirs....read more

Terrapin Cellars Pinot noir 08 - Red and black cherries, bramble, raspberry candy, soft baking spices, and a delicate lavender-thyme ribbon. Terrapin 08 Pinot has a surprising amount of structure for the value - thank you 2008! The new steal on ...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

Oregon 2008 Pinot noir Six Pack Sampler
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Laura Volkman Vineyards Jacob Pinot noir 08 -

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Laura Volkman Vineyards Jacob Pinot noir 07 - A delicious Burgundian style Pinot Noir that ...read more

Laura Volkman Vineyards Rachel Pinot noir 08 -

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Laura Volkman Vineyards Rachel Pinot noir 07 - Composed of clones 114, 667 and Pommard...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

Haden Fig Pinot noir 08 - A very complete wine with gobs of juicy dark fruit - blackberry, black currant, licorice, soft sage and floral perfume - accented by by sweet cherries and earth. A remarkably long finish, great backbone and amazing value....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

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

Alloro Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - The sappiest, darkest 2008 Pinot we've tried so far. Loganberry and Marionberry oozes from the glass, with dark spice and toast tones adding gusto. Fresh acidity balances this hefty Pinot.

P...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

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

Et Fille Maresh Vineyard Pinot noir 08 - Beautiful perfume of cherries, berry jam, spice box and floral scents. The palate is not as forward as the nose but opens over time in the glass revealing dark red and blue fruits that are crisp and juicy...read more

Evening Land Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 08 - Phenomenal, ultra-silky texture. Deep aromas lead into mouthwatering blackberry, strawberry, raspberry and blood orange notes that perfectly complemented by toasty baking spices and white pe...read more

Patricia Green Cellars Pinot noir Whistling Ridge 08 - Sweet and fresh blackberry, boysenberry, and black raspberry flavors gush from the glass. This wine is intensely concentrated, almost lush, with balanced tannins and a spicy, smoky finish. Th...read more

Patricia Green Cellars "Notorious" Pinot noir 08 -

From the winery:

As always, this wine is a textural experience beyond any of our other wines. The richness of the wine, the lavish fruit, the spice and tannin from the barrels and the rig...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.

There are wonderfu...read more

Evesham Wood La Grive Bleue Pinot noir 08 - Lush, juicy, perfumed and expressive. Silky red fruits, delicate herbs and mint, and warm spice. Always a limited wine, the 2008 was a low-yielding year so this is very limited. From the twelve year-old...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, and ...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 Pino...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

Evesham Wood Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Cuvee 08 - Surprisingly dark and burly. Don't let the price fool you - this is serious Pinot noir that begs for aging. Nicely aromatic when first opened, the Eola-Amity shows blue flowers, perfume, black cherry,...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 - A celebration of the diverse soil types in the Eola-Amity Hills, this blend highlights the compatible characteristics of The Cost Vineyard in the southern portion of the AVA, a warmer site on volcanic soi...read more

Seven of Hearts Pinot noir Crawford Beck 08 -

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Seven of Hearts Pinot noir Crawford Beck 07

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Ken Wright Cellars Pinot noir Savoya Vineyard 08 - six pack - save 10%from $53.95/bottle retail. ...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 - A blend of high-toned fruit characteristics derived from the 667 Pinot Noir clone planted on higher elevation volcanic soils, along with the spicy, fatter, and darker notes from the 115 and Pommard cl...read more

Brooks Winery Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - Highly recommended by Avalon Wine - even among the great under $25 Pinots from the 2008 vintage, this is a standout in quality.

Great complexity for the value - cherry cobbler,...read more

Et Fille Pinot noir Kalita Vineyard 08 - No one can describe Et Fille's wines more vividly than Jessica Mozeico: "It’s like Robert Downey, Jr.- just when you’re impressed with “Ironman” it pops out with a “Soloist” performance. It is cashmere in ...read more

Owen Roe Kilmore Pinot noir 08 - THE Owen Roe Pinot noir meets the storied 2008 vintage, falls in love, and makes beautifully balanced and drinkable Pinot. Lush and silky black cherries and berries weave with violets, roasted coffee and dried her...read more

Owen Roe Sharecropper's Pinot noir 08 - Fresh-picked black berries, blue berries, and a hint of dried wild rose essence on the finish. The rich, creamy texture belies the price, and we're not stretching to say this is the best Sharecropper's P...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 Lewis Rogers Lane Pinot noir 08 -

Katherine Cole, in the Oregonian, said:

"Sometimes an address says everything about a wine. Knowing that Ayres is located just down Lewis Rogers Lane from Brick House Vineyards and shares th...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

Carlton Cellars Seven Devils Pinot noir 08 - The newest and best value Carlton Cellars Pinot. Loads of easy-drinking fruit, from strawberry to black cherry, is complemented by sweet oak and cola spice. The lush fruit hangs on through the silky fin...read more

Ayres Vineyard Pioneer Pinot noir 08 - new 2008 vintage!

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True to its name, this Pioneer is ground breaking, boldly leading us to a rich mou...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

Broadley Vineyards Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 90 Points

"Broadley's 2008 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley was bottled in June, 2009. A blend of three vineyards, it is a preview of just how go...read more

R. Stuart Big Fire Pinot noir 08 - R. Stuart's second label Pinot is a great value from the 2008 dream vintage....read more

Brooks Winery Pinot Noir "Runaway Red" 08 - Always a great deal, this is a fun, easy to love Oregon Pinot at a great price.

The color is ruby red from rim to the center. Very Pinot Noir. On the nose, beautiful aromas of minerals, dusty black a...read more

Carlton Cellars Cape Lookout Pinot noir 08 - Great value 2008 Pinot.

Situated between the estate vineyards of Soter (Mineral Springs) and Ken Wright (Abbott's Claim), Carlton Cellars' Russell Grooter Vineyard is an excit...read more

Carlton Cellars Roads End Pinot noir 08 - flagship Pinot of the winery - rich, layered, complex blackberry and black currant, rose perfume, sweet vanilla bean, toast. Only 270 cases made.

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Hamacher "H" Pinot noir 08 - Eric Hamacher reduced the price of his "value" Pinot noir for the 2008 vintage, but the quality is much greater than the price. Silky and supple, the H 08 grows in intensity, dishing out black cherry and red berry fla...read more

Jezebel Pinot noir 08 - Highly Recommended by Avalon. Full of juicy red cherry, strawberry, milk cocoa and spice, with delicate notes of orange, strawberry and raspberry tea on the palate. Fruit forward and yummy, this wine also h...read more

Toluca Lane Pinot noir 08 - Fantastic value in a "bigger" style Oregon Pinot. Silky blackberry, black currant, bright red cherry and a sweet violet note that pops towards the end. Deep, lingering vanilla spice, caramel, and cocoa round out the l...read more

Merriman Cummins Road Pinot noir 08 - the winery's good value Pinot. Merriman Vineyard is in the hills above Carlton. It was planted in 1999....read more

Merriman Merriman Vineyard Pinot noir 08 - planted in 1999, the Merriman Vineyard is located above the town of Carlton in Oregon's Willamette Valley....read more

Owen Roe Pinot noir Kalita Vineyard 08 - sweet red cherry and raspberry flavors are rounded and softened by a creamy texture. A hint of perfume lingers, drawing you back into the wine.

Arthur and Sherry Kalita planted their beautiful bowl-sha...read more

Owen Roe Pinot noir Lenne Vineyard 08 - Seductively ripe dark berries mesh with morel mushroom and lively spiciness. Owen Roe's first Lenne Vineyard designate Pinot noir - only 100 cases made. - Marcus

Planted in 2000 by Steve Lutz, the 20 ...read more

Owen Roe Pinot noir Merriman Vineyard 08 - the biggest of Owen Roe's three new single vineyard 2008 Pinot noirs. An intense nose of toast introduces a velvet textured wine of blackberry and cherry fruit flavors. Accents of cocoa, toast, and smoke...read more

Acrobat Pinot noir 08 - new label from King Estate. - Sweet cherry, hints of caramel, hints of blue fruit, and pepper spice, the wine has an elegant entry, smooth tannins on the finish, nicely structured with good acidity....read more

Patricia Green Cellars Ana Vineyard Pinot noir 08 - very limited.

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Patricia Green Cellars Ana Vineyard Pinot noir 07 - Tanzer score...read more

Patricia Green Cellars Croft Vineyard Pinot noir 08 -

From the winery:

A burly, black fruited, masculine, rich, intense wine with a boat load of personality to it.

OK, this is not technically in this appellation but it is right on t...read more

Patricia Green Cellars Estate Vyd Old Vine Pinot noir 08 -

From the Winery:

The Old Vine bottling is a display of crystalline red fruit that has incredible depth and purity to it. The tannins are super-sleek and polished giving the wine a...read more

Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Balcombe Vineyard 08 -

From the winery:

This bottling has the sweetness of red fruit, high-toned acidity and super-silky tannins that make Balcombe Vineyard such a terrific and sought after site. There is...read more

Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Eason Vineyard 08 -

From the winery:

The 2008 is a hearty, dense, rugged and gamey style of the Eason Vineyard universe. The fruit has the Dundee Hills’ sweetness to it but with a distinct darker-edge than...read more

Siduri Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - great value, good body, red cherry and berry flavors, a hint of cola and spice, nice finish. Great value!...read more

Sineann Pinot Noir "Oregon" Willamette Valley 08 -

LA Times, Thursday, December 16th:

If you're a serious Pinot Head, then you already know about Sineann, the small dedicated producer in Yamhill County, Ore. The single-vin...read more

Sineann Pinot noir Able Vineyard 08 - "John Able’s vineyard is coming into its own. The vineyard sits on a warm hillside in the Hood River Valley. The Able Vineyard Pinot is dark and forward." - the winery ...read more

Sineann Pinot Noir Resonance 08 - Fat and rich from second one. A sweeter overall profile with more glycerin in the texture. Big black fruits, orange oil, vanilla bean, cocoa, morel mushroom, floral accents - the Resonance has it all.

A cla...read more

Sineann Pinot noir Schindler 08 - A darker profile than the others beginning with the nose and leading to the deep flavors of black berry and blueberry syrup, but finishing with great acidity to keep it fresh and balanced. There's a creme brulee...read more

Sineann Pinot noir Wyeast 08 - A different animal all together, the Wyeast has a meaty, dusty cherry note in the nose, playing with hints of anise, limestone and higher-toned raspberry. The palate mixes sweet blackberry, earth, and subtle herbs. ...read more

Sineann Yates-Conwill Vineyard pinot noir 08 - Yum. A melange of cherries, licorice, minerals and raspberries. The finish reminded us of walking the vineyards right before harvest and munching clusters of grapes.

Second vintage from this ...read more

Sineann Pinot noir Pheasant Valley 08 - Bright and refreshing with more of a red fruit character. Red berries and cherries seem initially lighter, then gain some heft towards the finish. Bits of graham and baking spice add complexity to the fini...read more

Kings Ridge Pinot Noir 08 - Good value label from Rex Hill Winery - Aromas of black and red cherry, vanilla spice. Medium-weight, with balanced acid; nicely expressed red cherry, red raspberry, mineral, a hint of spice....read more

Haden Fig Reserve Pinot noir 08 - very limited....read more

Bergstrom Pinot noir De Lancellotti 08 - This wine is Ruby in color and has electric aromas of vibrant raspberries, red-currants, ripe red cherries and a treasure chest of baking and exotic spices. This wine is rich and layered in the mouth with ...read more

Bergstrom Pinot noir Shea Vineyard 08 - The 2008 Shea Vineyard from Bergstrom is a deep, dark, black-ruby colored wine with a HUGE nose of Shea Vineyard terroir! Big ripe dark fruits of blackberry and cherry are intermingled with tar, dark roas...read more