Pulp Fiction from a historical perspective was robbed. FG, while not terrible, is a throwback at best (and a GOP fantasy movie) while PF broke ground that is still being explored.
We are all good on attempting to be available given our limited enterprise so any time of the year is fine. If you are going to be around please contact us/me and we will get a cool (hopefully) visit set up.
Not a good start with 2 out of 2 being in the overripe category for me so far:
2015 Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir Whole Cluster Willamette Valley- USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (5/13/2017)
Very ripe on the nose with good amplitude. On the palate, load of ripe fruit, very fruit forward, with a pretty heavy mouthfeel. Not exactly jammy or cloying, as there is a good amount of acidity, but it seems a bit disjointed to me. Also getting kind of a roasted note. The more I drank, the less I liked it. This is made in a crowd-pleasing style but not what I look for in Oregon Pinot. (86 pts.)
Evesham Wood WV 2015 on deck. I have higher hopes for this one.
2015 Evesham Wood Pinot Noir- USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (5/19/2017)
Ok, so my first 2015 OR Pinot that is not overdone (had the McKinlay WV and Willamette Valley Vineyards WV recently). Still, this is noticeably riper and more fruit forward than the 2014 version of this wine. Frankly, I found the 2014 a little shy and tight, so this was more up my alley, though perhaps the 2014 just needs more time. Anyway, this had ample fruit and good balance but did not really scream Oregon Pinot to me. Actually, it kind of reminded me of a Cru Bojo in a somewhat ripe year, like the 2014 Lapierre Morgon. In any case, a really nice Pinot for $19 and should improve with a few more years in the cellar. (90 pts.)
I’ve very limited experience with Evesham Wood (just this and the 2014). Are they known more for an AFWE style?
On Labor Day I was served a $14 PLCB offering called 2015 “Pinot Society” Willamette Valley Pinot Noir “The Tumult”. From the label it appeared to have been made in Santa Rosa, CA. Notably ripe and flashy, no heat. Besides the burst of fruit, it’s boring, round and simple, but hey…it was $14. True to my 2015 “generous vintage” expectations.
The few '15’s I’ve tasted Drouhin and Goodfellow were fantastic. Concentrated and balanced. I agree w Vincent and Jim The cool nights during harvest and the '14 vintage gave growers/wineries an opportunity to make a wine that is approachable now and age worthy. im excited for both Pinot and Chard.