2017 Goodfellow Family Cellars Pinot Noir Heritage No. 10 Whistling Ridge Vineyard, USA, Oregon, Willamette, Ribbon Ridge, Wine Review

Garnet in color, clear and bright. The nose is hard cherry candy with powdered sugar. Firm tannins. Medium bodied. Good acidity. On the palate, this is much more "serious" with flavors of black cherries, cranberries and slight cherries. Some complexity. Long finish. This seems to be about fully mature but should still have another five or so years at this level. It is nice on its own but food matches might be more difficult. Something with some spice would be good possibly a lightly spiced Thai dish.

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A-

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2017

Pinot Noir from Oregon's Willamette Valley: Foods to Pair With, and Meals that Call for, Willamette Valley Pinot

Great Pinot Noir—the Holy Grail of winemakers from France to Australia and the US, and one of the most notoriously difficult grapes to grow. The thin-skinned varietal is susceptible to rot, viruses and diseases and needs a perfectly cool climate and exacting vineyard management to thrive. After the grapes are harvested the winemaker has plenty of decisions to make, including whether or not to fine and filter the wine, how much tannin the final product should have and choosing a precise regimen of oak aging, since Pinot’s delicate flavors can easily be masked by the flavors of wood. It’s easy to make a disappointing, thin-tasting wine from this grape, but really fine Pinot is the stuff of the gods and the combination of ripe fruit and spice flavors, low tannin and high acid make Pinot Noir one of the most food friendly wines in the world.

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2022 Brick House Pinot Noir Select Ribbon Ridge, USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2022

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Garnet/purple in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is deep with black cherries, slight black raspberries, dust and char. Medium bodied. medium tannins. Good acidity. On the palate, this is tart. Cherries and slight cranberries. A very different profile from the nose to the palate. The finish has a bit of green bell pepper. A very interesting Pinot that seems to go in many directions but is still very enjoyable. It is nice on its own and will work well with food. This would work well with Pork Tenderloin. Drink over the next five to eight years.

2002 Beaux Frères Pinot Noir Beaux Frères Vineyard, Oregon, ribbon Ridge, Wine Review

Vintage:

2002

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From the excellent 2002 vintage, this should answer any doubts about whether Oregon Pinot Noir can age and also how it ages. This was a huge wine on release but now it is mature and drinking beautifully. Deep ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has cherries, slight sour cherries, a hint of black cherries, some earthiness and spice. Medium to full bodied. Wispy, mostly integrated tannins. On the palate, this has a nice complexity. Layers of black cherries, sour cherries, earth and slight char. Great energy. Good finish. It would have been interesting to stick this in

2012 Seven of Hearts Pinot Noir Curmudgeon Cuvée Armstrong Vineyard, USA, Oregon, Ribbon Ridge, Wine Review

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2012

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This is a very special bottling.

2024 Norris Estate White Pinot Noir Norris McKinley Vineyard, USA, Oregon, Ribbon Ridge, Wine Review

Vintage:

2024

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Grade:

B+

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