Oregon's Finest Pinot noirs- Collector's Case
winery: Avalon Wine
Save $32.05 from retail $632.00
Contents include:
Bergstrom Vineyard 06 $78 (95 Parker's Wine Advocate)
St. Innocent Shea 06 $42 (94 Parker's Wine Advocate)
St. Inncoent Momtazi 06 $39 (93 Parker's Wine Advocate)
Argyle Extended Tirage 98 $58.95 (95 Wine Spectator)
Beaux Freres Estate 06 $80 (93 Wine Spectator)
Black Cap Pinot noir 06 $47 (93 Parker's Wine Advocate)
Carter Hillblock PN 06 $46 (93 Parker's Wine Advocate)
Soter Beacon Hill 06 $54 (92 Parker's Wine Advocate, Burghound)
Patton Valley Pinot noir 2006 $35 (92 Wine Spectator)
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Parker's Wine Advocate 94 Points Wine Advocate 94 points: "The 2006 Pinot noir Shea Vineyard is a candidate for Shea of the vintage as well as my choice in this portfolio. It is the richest, most concentrated, and complex as well as the best balanced, nicely concealing enough structure to evolve for 4-5 years, about as much as one can expect from this vintage. It should be at its best from 2012 to 2021". In keeping with the Shea Vineyard style, the St. Innocent Shea Vineyard Pinot noir 06 is velvety smooth with dense notes of earth, pipe tobacco and fresh ripe blackberries. Supple layers of boysenberry and wild cherry add to the melange of rich flavors. Mark Vlossak consistently produces one of our favorite Shea Vineyard bottlings. Parker's Wine Advocate 93 Points Wine Advocate 93 points: "The 2006 Pinot noir Momtazi Vineyard is sourced from a biodynamically farmed site in McMinnville. It possesses the darkest fruit among all of the St. Innocent Pinots. Blue and black fruits dominate the nose and flavors and the wine has impressive structure, concentration, and grip for the vintage. Give it 3-4 years of additional bottle age and drink it from 2010 to 2018." Parker's Wine Advocate 93 Points Wine Advocate 93 points: "The 2006 Pinot noir Black Cap is a blend of all four Eyrie Estate vineyards. it is slightly darker in color, the fruit is shaded slightly more to the dark side of the spectrum, and the wine has greater concentration and density. Cherry and raspberry flavors emerge on the palate along with mineral and earth notes. There is enough structure for 1-2 years of further evolution and given the wine's balance, it may have a relatively long life line by the standards of the vintage." Parker's Wine Advocate 93 Points Wine Advocate 93 points: "The 2006 Pinot noir Hillblock was made by Ken Wright from a vineyard planted in 1983. Wright also makes a Carter Vineyard designate under his own label which I found to be equally uplifting. The Hillblock was aged in 70% new French oak and bottled without fining or filtration. Cherry red in color, it has a superb perfume of pain grille, spice box, red and black cherry and black raspberry. This is followed by a layered, velvety-textured succulent wine with great depth, concentration and structure for this vintage. It will evolve for 2-3 years and offer prime drinking from 2010 to 2018." Wine Advocate 92 points: "The 2006 Pinot noir beacon Hill reveals a touch of eucalyptus in it attractive perfume. Darker, denser, and more structured than its North Valley sibling, this well-balanced, lenghty effort will evolve for 2-3 years and be at its best from 2011 to 2020." Wine Spectator 95 Points The Argyle Extended Tirage 98 received 95 points from Wine Spectator, who said: "Haunting stuff, ethereal in texture, with amazingly delicate bubbles that carry wave after wave of rich toast, spice and baked apple flavors, persisting on the elegant finish. This one has harmony, intensity and refinement. Drink now. 640 cases made. - HS Wine Spectator 93 Points The most seductive, mouthfilling Beaux Freres Pinot noir to date. Let the fanfare begin! It's an orchestra of mixed fruits, all delivered in a superbly textured wine with massive amounts of rich glycerin. Big doses of spicy red currant provide a lift to the aromas and flavors, elevating and celebrating the dense earth notes so typical in the Beaux Freres Estate. Savory herbs appear briefly as if to announce the finish, then the full chorus of fruit shows off again. The toasty oak is perfectly integrated, letting the ripe fruit sing out.
St. Innocent Shea Vineyard
Pinot noir 06
$41.95/$37.76
- Avalon
St. Innocent Momtazi Vineyard
Pinot noir 06
$38.95/$35.05
Pouring the St. Innocent Momtazi Vineyard Pinot noir 06, an appealing aroma of blackberries and cherries arises from the glass. Scents of violets, toast, and fruit cobbler spice add charm. Tasting the wine, sweet fresh blackberry and black currant fruits are joined by hints of licorice and tar. Rounded and silky, structured tannins and a refreshing finish complete the wine.
- Avalon
Black Cap
Pinot noir 06
$46.95/$42.26
Black Cap Pinot noir 06 unfolds over hours and days. Complex and captivating, it begins with pretty red fruit and earth nuances that, with air, open to a spicy display of lush cherry and raspberry. The aromas more than hint at what's to come in the satiny entry: yummy raspberries and cherries build, picking up currant and a sliver of huckleberry jam while maintaining balance from the vibrant acidity. Hints of sage, mint, and rose petal permeate the finish, and the tasty red fruit lingers. Very ageable, and highly recommended for the cellar.
- Avalon
Carter Vineyard
Hillblock Pinot noir 06
$45.95/$41.36
Carter Vineyard Pinot noir 2006 is rich and forward. Lush flavors of black cherries are framed by a silky texture. Earth, spice, and fruit hang on through the finish. The Carter Hillblock will delight from day one. Ken Wright crafts this gem from 25 year old Pommard vines.
- Avalon
Argyle Extended Tirage Sparkling 1998
Willamette Valley
$58.95/$53.05
Beaux Freres
Pinot noir Estate 06
$79.95/$71.95
