Bachelder Pinot Noir 2011, Willamette Valley
Pinot Noir
Oregon, Usa
$34.95 (333278)
Critic Reviews (4)
A terminally sensual nose on this Oregonian pinot noir from winemaker Thomas Bachelder of high repute. Aromas of pine...
A bright and cherry fruit-driven example at present from Bachelder and his band of gypsy winemakers (he produces wine...
This is a very pretty, restrained and cool pinot with bright ruby colour and a lifted nose of florals, red plum,...
On a night like this Bachelder's recently gravelly Oregon Pinot '11 seems to have shed its tough outer layer. Signals...
Community Reviews (1)
Medium light ruby in colour with a medium intense nose.
A quality Pinot that threads between new & old world
Positives: This wine features pine, cherry, strawberry, beets, pomegranate and forest dew. Medium minus body with light tannins, good acidity & a fairly long length.
Negatives: None
Drink now on or in the next 3-5 years on its own or pair it with Ahi Tuna.
Tasted: 20 March 2014
Score: 9/10, Value: 8.5+/10, Total: 18/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4
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