One of the great things typical of Oregon Pinot Noir is that these wines have an earthiness to them that California Pinot does not necessarily possess. The fruit is more subdued, and in the case of this Argyle, you get a nice balance, something reminiscent of Burgundy that has expressive fruit, but an earthy, mellow aged quality that drinks very well.
When Pinot Noir vines hit around 20 years of age, they typically show a beautiful maturity of fruit. At a grow elevation of 2,200 feet and planted in limestone soils Calera’s wines show an intensity and acidity other wines only strive for. Soft and lithe, this Pinot is an easy drinking, very amenable wine. There are fruit notes with a little more earthiness, light mushroom and damp leaf. You’ll notice rhubarb, pomegranate, very light cherry with a firm tannic structure to support the acidity. Perhaps curiously, there are not certain flavors that dominate this Pinot, as is typical of many.
Deeper ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, spices and char. Medium to full bodied. Silky texture. Firm tannins. On the palate, black cherries with some forest floor and char. Long finish. This is delicious and deep and should improve with some short term cellaring. It is on the bigger side (for Oregon) but it has the stuffing to develop. Nice on its own, this will work wellw ith flavorful food. A good choice with duck. Great value.
This is a bit more elegant than most Sineann wines. Light ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has sour cherries and sandalwood. Medium bodied. Light tannins. On the palate, this is very nice albeit not that complex. It drinks easy with persistent sour cherries. Good acidity. Nice finish. It is nice on its own and will well with many foods. Pork chops would be a great pairing. Drink over the next six to nine years.
Very light ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose has cherries with green herbal streak. Soft texture. Light to medium tannins. Moderate acidity. On the palate, plenty of cherries with a slight bitter cherry note. Long finish with some heat. Overall, a nice Pinot that is drinking well and should continue over the next five to eight years. It is better with food and would work well with savory pasta and mushroom dishes.
This is a Rosé made from Pinot Noir grapes. The wine saw about four hours of contact with the skins. Pale salmon pink in color, clear and bright. It has a very nice nose with watermelon and rhubarb. Creamy texture. Good acidity. On the palate, flavors of strawberries and watermelon. Long finish. This drinks easy with no bite or bitterness. It would work well with lighter foods but also fried chicken. Drink over the next few years.
This is their basic Pinot Noir bottling. It is made with estate fruit from their six vineyards which are vinified separately and then blended. It is an easy and accessible Pinot Noir (and realistically priced). Medium ruby in color with blue hues, clear and bright. The nose is tight and took about an hour to really show much (if drinking soon, give it a decant). With air it shows cherries, dust, slight pomegranate, and forest floor. Plush texture. good acidity. Light to medium tannins. On the palate, cherries, slight sour cherries, forest floor. Some menthol on the finish. A very
This is 100% Pinot Noir from non-grafted vines planted in the 70's and 80's. One of the best Oregon Pinots tasted. Medium ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose is classic with cherries, slight sour cherries, sandalwood, and tea leaves. Complex if tight. Medium bodied. Light to medium tannins. Good acidity. On the palate, this is young but complex. Cherries, black cherries, slight Kirsch with some underlying forest floor and spice. Not a big wine, but very concentrated. Long finish with slight warmth. This should improve a bit as it ages. drink over the next eight to
This is 100% Pinot Noir from Oregon. Medium ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose is nice with cherries, cranberries with a touch of black cherries. Also, some dust and spice. Plush texture. Medium to firm tannins. Good balance. On the palate, this is a bit more robust. Cherries, black cherries, slight anise and spice. Deep. A bit of mint on the finish. This is drinking quite well once it opens. Bigger in style for Oregon and very accessible. It should drink well for six to eight more years. It would work nicely with meaty fish but also a nice choice with Roasted T
This is 100% Pinot Noir from Oregon. It spends ten months in oak. In terms of style it is a bit on the bigger style (for Oregon). Medium ruby in color with some purple hues, clear and bright. The nose has cherries, black raspberries, sandalwood and slight char. Medium to full bodied. Nice juicy texture. Good acidity. Medium tannins come out with air. On the palate, cherries and black cherries and slight black raspberries. Long finish with slight warmth. This needs some time and will almost certainly improve with good cellaring. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years. It is gr
