2008 Sineann Pinot Noir Resonance Vineyard, USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2008
Score: 
94
Grade: 
A

This vineyard now belongs to Jadot USA but prior to that, Sineann made some of the best Oregon Pinot Noir from it.  At ten years from vintage this is still young.  Ruby/purple in color.  The nose has black cherries and some spice.  On the palate, this is deep and complex.  Black cherry and cherry fruit, layered with damp forest floor.  Great lush texture.  Lots of energy.  Long finish.  Worked great with food.  At least a decade more of development until peak.  Certainly a couple points of upside possible.  

2011 De Ponte Cellars Pinot Noir Lonesome Rock Ranch, USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2011
Score: 
86
Grade: 
B

Purple in color.  The nose has cherries and a bit of celery.  On the palate, this lacks ripeness.  Some cherries but a mean green streak.  Not sure if this is the house style or a vintage characteristic.  Food helps, but I would prefer some fruit and less green notes.  It seems well made but perhaps the fruit was picked too early (at least for my tastes).  

2009 Sineann Pinot Noir Maresh Vineyard, USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2009
Score: 
94
Grade: 
A

Great wine.  One of the best Oregon Pinot's I have had.  Ruby/purple in color.  The nose has cherries, sour cherries, slight earthiness and sandalwood.  Medium to full bodies.  Middle of the road in style, a bit of elegance and some power.  Cherries, sour cherries and earthiness.  Still young, it will continue to develop for at least five probably ten years before peak.  Lovely texture.  Nice balance.  

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