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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.6 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 152 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by amflinn on 7/17/2023: I agree with recent notes below that this bottle is past it's prime. Fruit no longer vibrant and very little tannins. (687 views) | | | Tasted by Wildgrant on 3/7/2023: My final bottle, and I still wish that I'd opened them earlier. Delicate and I suspect that it's lost some of the fruit and maybe forrest floor that I like so much in Oregon pinot. (911 views) | | | Tasted by BcDuncan on 12/21/2022 & rated 90 points: good fruit, very smooth, lovely! (1002 views) | | | Tasted by cjsadler on 8/23/2022: On its last legs, despite being stored in a wine cooler. (1321 views) | | | Tasted by Wildgrant on 4/10/2022: I think that I've let these bottles sit too long. Acceptable but nothing of interest, and I'm normally a big fan of Oregon pinot. (1729 views) | | | Tasted by yipen on 12/18/2021: this bottle I had today has 1/3 cork fused. maybe this wine see some heat damage cause this. feeling on the decline flawed maybe? (1809 views) | | | Tasted by jmcafee on 12/1/2021: My previous note was "rather thin and uninteresting". This has benefited with some bottle time. Drinking well right now, before 2025. (1671 views) | | | Tasted by winot on 5/14/2021 & rated 91 points: Not super deep, but wonderful nose and elegance, very enjoyable. Delicious, and always dependable, and good value. (2134 views) | | | Tasted by mwneil on 3/14/2021 & rated 89 points: It’s been a while but similar to previous bottles, great bouquet, but wine lacks zip, good fruit, earthy but dull, light red, smooth tannins, drank with magret of duck with potato pancakes, sort of, on to other vintages, has not developed complexity as it has aged. (2207 views) | | | Tasted by Oregonnative on 11/26/2020 & rated 93 points: In a great spot. Day 2 note. Nose of roses and cherry. Translucent appearance and no signs of age. Fresh concentrated cherry core and a touch of orange rind that gently coats the palate. Mouthwatering acidity that leads to a long, long finish. Tannins well integrated. Amazing mouthfeel for such a delicate wine. (2320 views) | | | Tasted by Intellectual Sasquatch on 9/26/2020 & rated 90 points: Very soft and well integrated. Drink up. (2192 views) | | | Tasted by cjsadler on 8/13/2020 & rated 90 points: Very Burgundian! Not a ton of complexity, but has some nice tart cherry notes to it. Will probably improve with a couple more years to develop some tertiary notes and integrate the acid and tannins a bit more. (1217 views) | | | Tasted by curtr on 6/10/2020: Decant 1 hour. Lighter style. (2157 views) | | | Tasted by curtr on 5/16/2020 & rated 90 points: Fully resolved, nice fruit, stood up nicely to Salmon. (2365 views) | | | Tasted by JaJaP on 1/19/2020 & rated 89 points: Light to med color
smooth Tannic with a raspberry (2456 views) | | | Tasted by stevenc.rees@gmail.com on 8/19/2019 & rated 90 points: Drinking well now. It's time to drink too, at least start. it will keep a while yet, but no need. This is very much in the DDO style and enjoyable (2545 views) | | | Tasted by NickA on 7/24/2019 & rated 91 points: Leon's Oregon Offline (Piccolino): A nice balance - gamey but fresh, tangy and tasty, some blackcurrant and cherry fruit, not obviously NW in style. (2597 views) | | | Tasted by Scamber on 3/27/2019 & rated 88 points: Good, underwhelming. Oregon spice and darker toned fruit come through, but not much depth or structure. (2768 views) | | | Tasted by Stirling on 1/19/2019 & rated 91 points: In a great place right now. If 13 was a difficult vintage, this wine is not showing it. Terrific balance. Could easily see its 10th birthday in fine form. (2652 views) | | | Tasted by td1836 on 12/30/2018 & rated 89 points: Nothing wrong here, but not very interesting. Tastes like a basic Oregon pinot, which tastes good, but at this price point this is not a good buy. (2428 views) | | | Tasted by Snag One on 11/11/2018 & rated 90 points: Nice flavors and balanced acidity. Not a long finish but an enjoyable wine. (2346 views) | | | Tasted by djpo on 11/10/2018 & rated 86 points: Hints of Oregon terroir. Short finish, somewhat simple. (2273 views) | | | Tasted by WAWINEFAN on 10/30/2018 & rated 85 points: Not good but not corked. Not worth it (2000 views) | | | Tasted by Muledog71 on 10/22/2018 & rated 90 points: Almost garnet in the glass, however still mildly opaque. More cherries on the nose and palate than anything else but not imposing. I think the wine is just past peak drinking window. Medium finish with mild tannins. Wouldn’t buy again at this price (2018 views) | | | Tasted by Ceo on 8/24/2018 & rated 90 points: Yumm (2027 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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(Dom Drouhin Pinot Noir Dundee Hills Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, Oregon Pinot Noir: The 2013s & 2012 Late Releases (Oct 2015) (10/1/2015)
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| Domaine Drouhin Oregon Producer website
Domaine Drouhin has been on the viticultural cutting edge in Oregon since their first vintage in 1988, and continues to set the pace.
Winemaker Véronique Drouhin-Boss' roots go deep into her family's 13th century cellars under the streets of Beaune, the heart of Burgundy. She represents the fourth generation of winemakers from this venerable wine family of France, but it is here in Oregon that her skills and passion are bringing forth some of the most sublime Pinot Noir and Chardonnay produced anywhere. With centuries of Burgundian winemaking experience flowing through her blood, Véronique has lovingly crafted every drop of wine produced at Domaine Drouhin Oregon since the first vintage in 1988.
Véronique Boss-Drouhin
Our winemaker extraordinaire produces elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on both sides of the Atlantic.
Véronique Drouhin-Boss, the fourth-generation winemaker of the Drouhin family, has lovingly crafted every drop of wine produced at Domaine Drouhin Oregon since our first vintage in 1988. She also now oversees the winemaking at Maison Joseph Drouhin in Burgundy, producing some of the world's finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines on both sides of the Atlantic.
Véronique's interest in wine and the family business began when she was young, and blossomed under the tutelage of father Robert Drouhin. In 1986, she graduated from the University of Dijon with an advanced degree in enology, and decided to venture to Oregon to expand her experience and learn more about the fledgling industry that was beginning to take root in the Willamette Valley. Véronique interned that year with Adelsheim Vineyards, Bethel Heights, and Eyrie. She has returned to Oregon every year since then to capture the essence of what nature provides in our unique estate vineyards.
In many ways, Véronique embodies the essence of Pinot Noir -- spirited, graceful, and feminine. Her wines at Domaine Drouhin have always been hallmarked by elegance, finesse, purity, and the capacity to improve gracefully with age.
Pinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Oregon Oregon Wine, Oregon Wineries (Oregon Wine Board)Willamette Valley Willamette Valley Wineries Association | Willamette Valley (Oregon Wine Board)
On weinlagen-info including some single vineyards
Willamette Valley Vintage Reviews
Dundee Hills Dundee Hills Winegrowers Association website
Located just 28 miles southwest of Portland, and 40 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, the Dundee Hills appellation is situated within an irregular circle of about 6,490 acres in total, of which more than 1,264 acres of vineyards are planted. This region is unique for its higher elevation, warmer nighttime temperatures, less low-elevation fog and frost, and lava-based Jory soil series of reddish silt, clay and loam soils.
Single Vineyards at weinlagen-info
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