Maysara Estate Cuvee Pinot noir 09

Recommended - complex, rich, great aging potential. Featured in the Wine-Spec's "Highly Rated" section. The Maysara Cuvee a product of "home field advantage."Momtazi Vineyard grapes are sold to dozens of Oregon wineries but in this Estate Pinots, the owners and winemakers get to select their favorite part of the "home field." Given these scores, it's an obvious advantage.

Wine Spectator review: "Supple, sumptuous and distinctive for its range of cherry, boysenberry, floral and dark chocolate flavors, dancing suavely through the long, expressive finish. The tannins are submerged, and this has miles to go. Drink now through 2019." - H.S. - 94 points

2007 Vintage Tasting Note

Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Cellar Selection: "Bigger, darker, bolder and more alcoholic than the winery's reserve, this is another fine effort. Depending upon your preference (power vs. elegance) you may or may not prefer it over the more restrained reserve. Full, fleshy, youthful and structured to age."

Previous Vintage Tasting Notes

2002 Vintage Tasting Notes

Wine & Spirits, 91 points: - "Lipstick red in color, this wine manages to be immensely packed without being excessively sweet or fruity; its dry angularity reminds one of young Burgundy. But it's all Oregon in its ferrous red cherry flavors, the dry earthiness in the aroma, crisp and sharp as a fall day. Impressive now, the flavors will meld with time; lay down, then open up for pancetta-wrapped quail." June 2003

Northwest Palate, Highly Recommended: "Aromas of black cherry, caramel toast, and faint stem. Concentrated black cherry fruit and menthol flavors balance youthful tannins and barrel toast in the juicy finish. Match with roast beef tenderloin." May/June 2003

Wine Press Northwest, Recommended
"This enjoyable Pinot Noir from a young winery offers aromas of moist earth, raspberries and spicy oak with flavors of ripe black cherries and hints of creamy vanilla. Sweet, silky tannins give it youthful approachability." Summer 2003

Tasting Notes: Solid brick red color with a black fruit and cocoa nose. Explosive mid-palate, vibrant acidity and soft middle grain tannins. Very long and persistent finish of black cherry and bittersweet chocolate. Expected to improve for at least 10 years.