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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.7 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 187 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by caroleandjay on 3/20/2024 & rated 94 points: An Oregon pinot with power and grace. This aged wonderfully and definitely improved over time.
V - Almost clear, pale ruby with garnet on the edges, medium meniscus
Nose of cranberry and strawberry with dark green herbs. Palate was more pomegranate, strawberry and raspberry. We both really enjoyed this. (696 views) | | | Tasted by galewskj on 3/3/2024 & rated 90 points: Pop and pour, drank half the bottle over 2 hours. This was either very funky or it had some brett in it. Either way, it added interest along with the cherry, cola, forest floor and earth. (817 views) | | | Tasted by edryan1 on 11/23/2023 & rated 90 points: Burgundy style, very enjoyable (941 views) | | | Tasted by Pinot Peter on 7/21/2023: Fruity nose, medium red, low acidity, a softness on the palate ,starts with a lingering seductive sweetness.Flavours of dark fruit ,ripe cherry. Moderate length, easy drinking, very pleasant but this wine is not one that grips your desire to age more 2016 bottles. Drink up! (1723 views) | | | Tasted by CWilliam on 7/12/2023: Last of 3 bottles purchased from Costco in late '20. Dark red color with large gradient from rim to center. On nose, cranberry, tart cherry and forest floor. On palate, medium+ body, medium acidity, low tannins and a long finish. Flavor profile on palate was more fruit prominent and more red cherry/baking spice driven. Very enjoyable and would buy again. This has aged very well and is still young. 92+/- (1565 views) | | | Tasted by Pinot Peter on 7/10/2023: Dark red, slight smokiness, good acidity, a pleasant sweetness , mostly dark fruit flavours with a slight touch of raisin.This is a well made wine that will benefit from more aging. (1483 views) | | | Tasted by sergio19 on 6/3/2023 & rated 89 points: Pinot noir from overseas.
A wine with a rustic spirit, you have to tame it to understand it. Deep ruby, after a while you get scents of cherries, violets, anise and wet earth. Leather, black cherries and blackberries.
Light tannins, earthy finish but not very long. Very interesting wine. (1647 views) | | | Tasted by Micgriffin on 3/9/2023 & rated 92 points: Delicate with fresh strawberry (surprisingly); some tertiary earthiness (1849 views) | | | Tasted by Redsquare82 on 2/17/2023 & rated 92 points: Drinking great at the moment. Everything others have said. This is serious QPR. (1584 views) | | | Tasted by sdf on 1/2/2023: Joining the chorus of approval. Perfectly balanced. (1826 views) | | | Tasted by galewskj on 12/21/2022 & rated 89 points: Pop and pour. The front-palate is quite deep and dense, reminding me of a heavy-handed California pinot. But the mid-palate to finish are more balanced with good acidity and more vibrant fruit. (2043 views) | | | Tasted by NapaCabSavLover on 9/11/2022 & rated 95 points: Cherry, cedar, loony . Excellent . (2392 views) | | | Tasted by Pinot Peter on 8/19/2022: Previous notes on this vintage....Another bottle opened. A great bottle of pinot with more potential to age! (2294 views) | | | Tasted by wine4ever on 7/28/2022: At peak. Beautiful wine...delicious and elegant. Similar tasting notes as last time. (2438 views) | | | Tasted by bravo.solares on 7/1/2022 & rated 90 points: Excellent QPR. Good Pinot, where red fruit meets mushrooms, earth, and forest floor. What I expect and want from OR. A tad too ripe and fruit forward for me, but still with reasonable balance. Should drink well for 5 more yrs or so. (2396 views) | | | Tasted by DougLee on 6/19/2022 & rated 91 points: Half bottle, popped and poured. Darker translucent ruby color. Nose of violets, compact soil, red berry. Layers of pristine red cherry and raspberry fruit on the palate joined by deepening plum, hints of iron, and stony earth. Enlivening acidity and surprisingly tamed tannin. Longer finish of berry and earth with elegant poise characteristic of this house. Nice pairing with grilled trout at the dining room of the Prince of Wales Hotel, Waterton National Park on Father’s Day. (2111 views) | | | Tasted by Pinot Peter on 6/12/2022: Drinking well! Medium red, good acidity, fruity nose, flavours of dark berries... primarily cherry . Tannins are soft and give this wine a slight smoky aspect. A pleasant sweetness that gives this wine good length. For me at my sweet spot for drinking. This wine ages well and I find that 5 years + seem to be a good time frame for drinking. (2159 views) | | | Tasted by mwneil on 6/9/2022 & rated 96 points: Consistent with prior note, great bouquet, good color, complex flavors, medium body, smooth tannins, great structure, wow has this wine developed, a bit of alcohol but added some spiciness, drank with rack of lamb and spinach pie, DDL home run, last bottle but have Laurene, ah Laurene. (2087 views) | | | Tasted by SilverSavvy on 5/11/2022: Mistake recording (2279 views) | | | Tasted by Wine Gopher on 1/8/2022 & rated 92 points: I really like this vintage. Still primary. Bright red cherry, vanilla, slight floral note, crushed rocks. As always, nice acidity. Medium-plus finish. Good now but I feel like it will age well. (2942 views) | | | Tasted by Pinot Peter on 12/23/2021: Dark red, good acidity, abundant dark fruit flavours primarily cherry, slight fruit nose, good length, a touch of tannins on the back end of all the fruit on the palate. A very enjoyable wine! This has the capability to age well. (2497 views) | | | Tasted by CWilliam on 11/14/2021: Consistent with my note from 9/2020, although this wine was more fruit forward than the last bottle. Think this wine would be ideal in 2-3 years for my palate but fruit is quite ripe now if you like that.
"Dark red color. Forest floor, cranberry, tart cherry on nose. Medium body /acidity and low tannins. Baking spice, sweet/tart cherry flavor profile. Long finish." 91+/- (2933 views) | | | Tasted by wine4ever on 10/18/2021: Wonderful wine. Beautiful nose of rose petals and dark cherries. Full bodied but super smooth and quite elegant. Complex palate of dark fruits, cherry, strawberry, baking spices, touch of toasted oak. Really nice and happy we have one more. Drink by 2025. (2893 views) | | | Tasted by mwneil on 10/16/2021 & rated 94 points: Great bouquet, wine has really developed, balanced, great complex fruit flavors, smooth tannins, structured, earthy, the whole package, drank with calamari, loin lamb chops, spinach pie, eggplant etc, will drink again. (2971 views) | | | Tasted by DougLee on 10/8/2021 & rated 91 points: Translucent darker ruby. Nose of dark berry, damp cellar, anise, violets. Layers of savory primary red berry, late hits of intriguing strawberry, and fine iron granules on the bracing palate. Bright acidity and firm tannin drowned by fruit. Long finish of raspberry, earth, and sweet grip. Lovely and capable of long life. Paired with grilled salmon at Emigrant Springs campground. Half bottle. (2572 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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View From the Cellar, Mar/Apr 2022, Issue #98, Recently-Tasted American Wines Spring 2022
(Pinot Noir-Domaine Drouhin (Dundee Hills)) Login and sign up and see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Nov/Dec 2020, Issue #90, Recently-Tasted American Wines The First of the 2019 Vintage and Plenty of Older Wines
(Pinot Noir- Domaine Drouhin (Dundee Hills)) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Anne Krebiehl MW
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(Domaine Drouhin Oregon, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills, Oregon, USA, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Michael Godel
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(Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills red) Subscribe to see review text. | By David Lawrason
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(Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Sara d'Amato
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(Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Szabo, MS
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(Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, Oregon: An Embarrassment of Riches and Richness (Jun 2019) (6/1/2019)
(Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir Oregon Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com (10/23/2018)
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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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