36 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Oregon
96 Points

00 Wines Chardonnay VGW 2021

This remarkably tasty new release is super refreshing and well-balanced. Aromas of stone fruit, citrus, and cream waft from the glass of this clean and crisp Chardonnay. The initial sip is pure deliciousness with its leesy, creamy texture and bright notes of lemon, butterscotch, wet stone, and hints of herbaceousness. This powerful white wine exudes... Read Full Review
96 Points

Beaux Freres Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2013

Deep, dense garnet in color, the 2013 Willamette from Beaux Freres is a shining example of what Oregon Pinot can be. Nuanced aromas of red berry, cranberry, and floral notes lead the way. The palate is well-rounded and sumptuously textured, showing layers of bright red and black fruit, spice notes, driving toward a pure, clean... Read Full Review
96+ Points

Beaux Freres Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2021

Already a lovely and sophisticated Pinot, the brand new 2021 release of Beaux Freres commences with a classic, billowy display of raspberry, rose petals, and baking spices. Rich and displaying a sublime texture, this is an intense and beautifully balanced wine that showcases red and blue fruit, Earl Grey tea, and orange peel. This beauty... Read Full Review
96 Points

Beaux Freres Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2022

A deeply expressive and characterful Pinot Noir that marries sophistication with a touch of wildness. The nose opens with dark cherry, plum, and cola layered with savory herbs and a hint of earth. On the palate, it’s silky yet firm, showing grippy tannins that frame the juicy core of black raspberry and spiced prune. There’s... Read Full Review
96 Points

Nicolas-Jay Pinot Noir L’Ensemble 2022

Seriously FUN to drink, this outrageously delicious & silky smooth new release is a bottling of the winery’s ‘best of the best’ {as described by the world-famous wine team} selections. This knock-out winner showcases an array of bright fruit flavors and complexity including cherry cola, pomegranate, cranberry, subtle spice and notes of herbal tea. Finishing... Read Full Review
96 Points

Nicolas-Jay Pinot Noir L’Ensemble 2023

A vividly expressive Pinot Noir, the 2023 L’Ensemble opens with violet, rose, and hibiscus tea before unfolding into dark red fruits, deep plum, and a hint of prune for added depth. Captivating brightness and presence give the wine its drive, while notes of cinnamon, black licorice, and botanical nuances add complexity. This is a beautifully... Read Full Review
96 Points

Nicolas-Jay Pinot Noir Willamette 2016

A big rush of juicy cranberry, strawberry preserve, raspberry leaf, lingonberry and hints of dried sage. Silky mouthfeel with an umami component within a caramel, brown sugar sweetness in the middle that lends a distinctly Burgundian feel towards the long, fruit-forward, cherry-rich finish. A true representation of the best of Willamette Valley.s, and the wine... Read Full Review
96 Points

Sequitur Chardonnay Ribbon Ridge 2017

This second vintage of this continues to be a bright addition to the wines from Beaux Freres co-founder Mike Etzel. This Chardonnay from the Sequitur Vineyard that runs congruous to the Beaux Freres Upper Terraces is brimming with key lime pie, fresh green apple and flinty minerality, leading to a well-balanced palate of baked pears,... Read Full Review
96 Points

Sequitur Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge 2016

This delightfully bright new Pinot launches forth with notes of Pomegranate, cranberry, and fresh wild mushrooms. Wonderfully refreshing on the palate, lively acidity mingles seamlessly with black raspberry, fresh herbs, cocoa and a wonderfully creamy texture leading to a minute long finish. A delectable Pinot Noir from one of Oregon’s best producers. Grab some of... Read Full Review
96 Points

Twomey Pinot Noir Dundee Hills Prince Hill 2017

This tantalizing young Pinot combines pure ‘new world’ fruit with vivid Burgundian freshness. The bouquet is highlighted by black cherry, raspberry, and subtle hints of Darjeeling tea. The palate is racy with tightly wound notes of red cherries, pomegranate, minerals and spices that glide along assertive tannins. Decant for maximum pleasure tonight (or any time... Read Full Review