“Bigger, Bolder” Oregon Pinots

[DougS]

Antica Terra is an excellent call. Robust style but very, very good wines.

Also Angela Estate.

We went to an AT tasting last week and were very impressed even though we generally lean AFWE.
As a bonus, a visit there could also include a Lillian tasting.

Yes, it’s not a style of Pinot Noir that I prefer, but the wines impress me too. The prices, on the other hand… Well, I guess the prices are impressive considering apparently the wines sell. I haven’t had anything else like those wines, so I understand some people having to have them. I think the Brittan wines are equally distinctive and also impressive. They’re big too, but a totally different style from that of Antica Terra.

[R_M_Kriete]

Just about any bottle labeled Shea Vineyards, no matter which maker.

Bingo! I think of Shea vineyard as a little slice of California, located in Oregon.

[Darin_Kendrick]

This is a tough one, its harder to generalize here. It really depends on the wine, vintage, and individuals definition of big and bold. I would agree with Antica Terra (Lillian bonus is a great idea), Maggie and the wines are great. As for Shea I think those wines, and Yamhill in general, have a “bigger style” reputation, but there are exceptions to every reputation (we hope!).

[Philip_G]

Just about any bottle labeled Shea Vineyards, no matter which maker.

Bingo! I think of Shea vineyard as a little slice of California, located in Oregon.

I agree with the Shea recommendation. The Beaux Freres that I’ve had I wouldn’t put in the big category however.

[Brandon_R]

I’d second antica terra. And also mention Coleen Clemens (beautiful spot too) - if they call ahead and arrange to taste with the winemaker, he has his own label called Stephen Goff that is a similar but maybe even dialed up on the flavor spectrum.

Anyone who visits willamette should go to Walter Scott for the chard. One of the top 5 in the US.

I don’t know, Travis, IMO Colene Clemens doesn’t fit the bill for what the OP is seeking.