2024 Goodfellow Family Cellars Chardonnay Berserker Cuvée Durant Vineyard
BRIGCAMPBELL WROTE: April 7, 2026 -I’m a sucker for anything that has a green hue to it and this one definitely does. There’s a lot of minerality throughout the wine. Medium acidity and yellow fruited. Outstanding and know it’ll only get better with a little time.
2021 Goodfellow Family Cellars Pinot Noir Whistling Ridge Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge (4/10/2026)
Needs air but this is very nice. Taut red berries with earth and stem on the nose. Medium light on the palate with lighter cherry, amaro, spice, supple earth. Long and structured finish.
Excellent quality. Leans on the elegant side, to my preference this could use a bit more fruit power and concentration. Plenty to expand upon over time.
That was a fun little surprise. Went to a small restaurant in Matthews, NC. Nice small local place, nothing special. On the list, '22 Goodfellow Willamette Valley. Nice crunchy fruit, awesome savory streak in the mid palate, and a pleasant finish. Very good stuff.
Should have looked at my prior notes and others. This is super tight. Lots to like here but would definitely hold
2017 Goodfellow Family Cellars Pinot Noir Last Acre Whistling Ridge Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge (4/8/2026)
Almost 6yrs from my last bottle, and it's still wound pretty tight. Pretty shy nose and it seemed to actually shut down with air. Palate is dense and tightly wound with fresh acidity. Mostly crunchy red fruit but there's an intriguing violet lifted character. Quite dense and tannic, but amazingly long penetrating finish. This really may be something special in 5+yrs, just not for drinking now. Unfortunately my last bottle. 92+ (92 points)
I wasn’t going to open one of these so soon, but after seeing the notes above, I had to try one. Gave it three hours in the decanter and nursed it over five hours. Was very enjoyable from the get go, but opened and gained complexity until the very end of the bottle. It’s a far more serious wine than I was expecting. Real intensity, texture, and length. I may buy two cases on BD 18.
2025 Goodfellow Family Cellars Pinot Noir Rosé Willamette Valley - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (4/13/2026)
Strawberry and melon. Nice and fruity. Very pretty pink color. Has good weight, almost plump, but is very refreshing anyway. Very different at different temps, so find a sweet spot. I liked this best around 55deg. 5+10+17+8= 90 (90 points)
Pomegranate and bright red cherry underpinned by black tea. Elegant lighter red berries on the palate, subtle spice and savory tones, but with fine tannins and a bead of acidity. Long finish showing off the structure and tea leaves.
This will age beautifully for at least 10+ years but can be approached now with extended air. If this is what the 24s are going to be like...oh man. (91 points)
