Shea Wine Cellars Estate Pinot Noir 2012

2016 shea wine cellars pinot noir estate shea vineyard oregon willamette valley 34 94.

Shea wine cellars estate pinot noir 2012.

If you like a more full bodied and robust pinot noir choosing one from shea vineyard might be the right move for you. Today the vineyard property consists of 200 hillside acres of which 140 are planted to wine grapes largely pinot noir and a few acres of chardonnay and pinot gris. Shea vineyard located in the yamhill foothills of oregon s willamette valley was first planted to wine grapes by dick shea in 1989 and 1990. The 2013 shea estate pinot noir that i bought took three days to open.

While shea s vineyard and estate fruit hearkens from the same area in oregon as domaine serene. Critics have scored this win. 2012 shea wine cellars estate pinot noir. 2017 homer pinot noir our best barrel blend homer is rich in aromatics leading to a concentrated and complex palate of dark fruit and spice.

1 of 5 view larger average. The wine was made with 6 whole clusters and aged in 48 new french oak. The 2012 estate pinot noir is sourced from 13 blocks of their vineyard which includes wädenswil pommard and 3 different dijon clonal selections. Shea estate pinot noir shea vineyard 2012 from yamhill carlton district willamette valley oregon the fruit for the estate is sourced from throughout shea vineyard.

Our estate pinot noir comes from all the shea vineyard blocks we use for our own production. The nose offers black cherry and the rich earthiness of forest floor accented with violet fl. All 91 100 44 2016 91 100 44 2015 91 100 44 2014 90 100 53 2013 89 100 43 2012 90 100 50 2011 89 100 45 2010 90 100. 2004 2006 2009 2012 2014 2016.

Stores and prices for 2012 shea wine cellars estate pinot noi. Go to shop wollaston wines spirits. Pinot noir grown on sedimentary soil often produces wines that are powerful and well structured with black fruit cola and coffee flavors. Unlike the less expensive wines available at costco and reviewed here like the well regarded excellent schug this is a complex and full bodied pinot noir.

Tasting notes market data prices and stores in usa. For 2016 this means a wine that is big but balanced and a joy to drink from start to finish. It s always a great representation of shea vineyard in any given vintage. The balance of tannin and acidity will keep it lively and fresh for many years to come.

Although the producer labels the wine as a generic willamette valley wine it is in fact grown within the sub appellation of yamhill carlton district ava.