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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.9 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 142 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by sirpat00 on 4/13/2024 & rated 94 points: Sour cherry fruit with light and sweet red accents, sweet spice, meaty and herbal complexity. Juicy palate with a defined sour cherry fruit, but also adding darker features. Nice balance and a slightly spicy finish as an extra. The 2019 keeps delivering with remarkable consistency. (271 views) | | | Tasted by mcflytfc on 4/5/2024 & rated 93 points: Natural cork, light ruby in the glass. Bright red fruits on the nose. Tart cherry and strawberry flavours. Quite a bit of acidity. Tannins are still noticeable.
Good QPR, will improve and integrate nicely over the next five years. (1518 views) | | | Tasted by mwneil on 3/7/2024 & rated 87 points: This bottle never clicked, bitter finish which have been related to pea shoots we ate, not much bouquet, fruit was subdued, drank with blackened salmon, paprika potatoes and pea shoots - maybe not the best pairing, drank ok but still disappointing, last bottle, on to other bottlings. (1639 views) | | | Tasted by hkbob on 3/3/2024 & rated 90 points: Subdued nose of strawberry, pomegranate, red cherry and sous-bois notes with some background sweetness. A lighter-bodied frame with pronounced acidity, gradually opening up over a couple of hours to develop a creamier palate profile. Medium finish. I was left wanting - for me, this wine was like a plane taxiing down the runway but never quite achieving lift-off. A glass poured on day 2 had taken a step backward. My score reflects the best part of its drinking window. (1575 views) | | | Tasted by BaroloBucky on 2/29/2024 & rated 94 points: Another 2019 stunner. Is this the best Willamette Valley vintage ever? I think so. Vibrant red berry, mushroom and earth on the nose. Same on the palate with loads of lively fresh cherry and cranberry, and some light herbal accent. Lots of acid and enough tannin to lay it down at least 5 more years and let those earthy notes come out more. Everything is in harmony bringing together the pop of new world fruit with the grace of old world restraint. The finish is long. It’s lean, elegant, and very classy. Drink now - roughly 2029. (1512 views) | | | Tasted by The Necs on 2/4/2024 & rated 92 points: Drinking really well now. Would buy agin. (2049 views) | | | Tasted by Gregboch on 1/25/2024 & rated 85 points: Aroma is classic, rich new world Pinot Aroma. Cherry & cheese, earthy mushroom
Flavor follows suit with cherry juice with the mushroom cheese notes.
Light bodied. (1767 views) | | | Tasted by fussyeater on 1/10/2024 & rated 91 points: English strawberries on the nose, medium bodied, very well integrated now with silky almost powdery tannins and the fruit is like a savoury strawberry and there's freshness and well judged acidity. Good persistence and length. The previously noticeable oak has been gobbled up, as expected. Bravo DDO. Sealed with Diam 5. (2064 views) | | | Tasted by axis.gb on 12/17/2023: Ce magnifique pinot noir provenant de la Dundee Hills AVA fleure la cerise rouge, la framboise ainsi que la terre humide. En bouche, cette cuvée mi-corsée est doté d’un bel équilibre et d’une intensité considérable. Aux arômes mentionnés ci-dessus se greffent des notes de sous-bois, conférant davantage de complexité à ce pinard de la côte Ouest américaine. La cerise sur le gâteau : le pinot noir 2019 du Domaine Drouhin Oregon jouit d’une longue finale, prolongeant ainsi le plaisir. (1953 views) | | | Tasted by mwneil on 12/16/2023 & rated 93 points: Medium body, light color, ok bouquet, light fruit with acid and some oak, good fruit, balanced, opened up beautifully, DDO PN is a good benchmark, after a few days of OK wines it is a joy to open up one of their bottles, I have had by ups and downs with their wines but over the long haul great consistency, drank with grilled chicken, will drink again. (1747 views) | | | Tasted by Bax62 on 12/14/2023 & rated 92 points: Similar notes to November 2022 bottle. (1765 views) | | | Tasted by sjfunkenhauser on 12/5/2023 & rated 91 points: Pale ruby colour.
Pronounced aromas of red cherry, cranberry, red currant, cream, wet slate, lilac, nutmeg, earth, forest floor.
Pronounced palate.
Medium (-) body, high acidity, medium tannin, long finish. (1981 views) | | | Tasted by Irish_Wine on 11/20/2023 & rated 91 points: Lovely raspberry and black cherry on the nose. Touches of smoke, cedar, clove and forest floor. Burst of toast on the medium bodied palate. Great freshness. Drink now or hold.
WSET Notes:
Pale garnet.
Pronounced on the nose with raspberry, black cherry, cedar, smoke, clove, leather, tobacco, forest floor. Developing.
Pronounced and dry on the palate with toast coming through. Medium body, medium alcohol, high acidity, medium tannins, medium tannins, long finish.
Can drink now but has potential for aging. (2051 views) | | | Tasted by jwp.beekman@gmail.com on 10/27/2023 & rated 88 points: Young. Beautiful fruit. Deep flavors of darker red fruit earthy red fruit vanilla leather blackberry (2120 views) | | | Tasted by sirpat00 on 9/22/2023 & rated 94 points: decanted and served immediately. Red cherry and sour cherry. Slightly earthy and hints of game. Herbal complexity of black tea, a whiff of mint and lavender; later adding floral scents as well. Balanced, soft palate with decent tension and presence. Gains with aeration. The palate is full of character with a herbaceous and slightly rustic flair, underlined by a more leathery touch. Nice versatility showing an array of beautiful aromas. (2741 views) | | | Tasted by JustOneMoreGlass on 9/18/2023 & rated 94 points: Time has come today! This is now in a great place. 1.5 years since previous tasting and there's tremendous improvement. Very typical Burgundian profile. Delicious. 94/95 (2510 views) | | | Tasted by Vinyo on 9/10/2023 & rated 92 points: Benchmark Oregon Pinot Noir. Bright red fruit, cinnamon and cedar on the the nose. Palate is full of Bing cherry and fresh cranberry. Balanced, integrated acidity. This would age nicely for a few years, but it's ready to go now. (2415 views) | | | Tasted by Carib on 9/4/2023 & rated 95 points: Now a great wine, this is ready to drink. I really enjoyed the seriousness of the craft and the lightness of touch. Perfect for a waning summer day.
If you are interested in reading about the work of significant French winemakers in the Willamette Valley (Oregon), cut and paste this link to a recent article that reviews the work of Dominique Drouhin, Guillaume Large (at Jadot's Oregon property, Resonance), and Jean-Nicolas Meo (at Meo-Camuzet's property, Nicolas-Jay):
http://winereviewonline.com/printArticle.cfm?articleID=2732
Oregon: The Latest French Invasion, by Michael Apstein at winereviewonline.com (2355 views) | | | Tasted by rbfleming on 8/29/2023 & rated 92 points: Brick red. Surprisingly strong body. Silky mouthfeel. Lovely complexity. (2170 views) | | | Tasted by sirpat00 on 7/29/2023 & rated 94 points: Decanted 30min. Fresh herbs, sour cherry, plum, meaty notes are all pretty good. But the palate is a show-stopper. Velvety, perfect amount of acidity. The mid-palate creates immense tension. Layered with more cherry-like fruit, but with the finish adding plum to the profile. 4th bottle in a year with consistent results. (2564 views) | | | Tasted by chitowncdpguy on 7/24/2023: Fairly tart on opening but smoothed out after a couple of hours. Pretty, but restrained compared to earlier bottles. (2419 views) | | | Tasted by Big Juicy Red on 7/13/2023: Nice, but very restrained. Well balanced, moderate plus alcohol (13.9), and easy drinking. The flip side is that nothing stood out — it didn’t wow me in any way. Perhaps more time will help with the complexity, but I don’t think the flavor intensity is likely to change. (2253 views) | | | Tasted by mfimiani47 on 6/16/2023 & rated 93 points: Best bottle yet. Pretty good complexity and some good cherry notes before some soil and funk. Great value. (2559 views) | | | Tasted by sirpat00 on 6/3/2023 & rated 94 points: Sour cherry and red cherry fruit, initially slightly reductive. Fleshy with mineral notes of coal. Fresh and well-balanced palate with a cool fruit profile. Again world-class for the price point, in my opinion. This did evolve spectacularly, would recommend a brief decant of up to 1h. (2868 views) | | | Tasted by chitowncdpguy on 6/2/2023: off bottle - kind of flat (2358 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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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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