Up And Coming Pinot Noir

Up And Coming Pinot Noir – Episode #408

February 14, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk today treats himself to 3 up and coming Pinot Noir’s from Oregon.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Domaine Coteau Pinot NoirOregon Pinot Noir
2006 Eieio Pinot Noir Cuvee EOregon Pinot Noir
2005 Lachini Giselle Pinot NoirOregon Pinot Noir

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February 14, 2008

CW
QOTD: Bruno 2006 Pinot Noir – Small run made for a restaurant that went under by Evesham Wood. Unfiltered, great QPR @ $18. I buy mainly OR PN. I search for issues not exported out of the big O.

=============GARY YOU SAID IT RIGHT ONCE==============
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Since you have gangsta speak in your repertoire, when you think of Oregon, think like, bus’ a cap. And what do you bus’ a cap with ? A gun. Ora-Gun. If you say Ora-Glock that is ok too.
February 14, 2008

Dr. Mike
QOTD: I definately collect big O pinots, The last ones I had (big O tasting) were: Beaux Freres ribbon ridge, Bryce ribbon ridge, Benton Lane first class, Ken Wright McCrone and Rocco private stash all 05’s. All awesome I would say pass on the Benton Lane.
February 14, 2008

Ken
Gary, I’m digging the Oregon love! Thanks for helping spread the word on some juice that the Portland Area is so proud of.
Q.O.T.D. Do I drink Oregon Pinot? Of course you’ve got to love the stuff!
February 14, 2008

Christ0pher
I’m an Oregonian (and, until now, a lurker!), and I very much enjoy the Oregon Pinots. Its a real trick finding good ones under $20 though, even here. The last one I had was from Lemelson, and it was quite nice. In the past I have enjoyed Pinots from Van Duzer, Owen Roe, and Sokol Blosser. I just picked up a bottle of J. Christopher’s “Zoot Allures,” which I have heard good things about and am hoping will fill that sub-$20 Pinot hole.
February 14, 2008

JC
Good show. I enjoyed it. QOTD: I dislike Pinot Noir, for the most part. I have a few in the cellar, but I usually give just open them for company.
February 14, 2008

mrzitro
Last time I had a PN was sometime back in the 90’s.
February 14, 2008

Nick Lewis
I drink Oregon Pinot Noirs once in a while. I think the last one I had was an A to Z Pinot. OK, nothing special. The one I had before that was much better but I’ve forgotten the winery’s name. The best Oregon Pinot Noir I can recall tasting was from Ponzi.
February 14, 2008

RAD
Carleton, Oregon Pinot Noir:
Having wandered through the area and sampled from pricey to outrageous, we found Monksgate to be a wonderfully flavorful pinot with complex fruit and the funk of a great Burgundy at a reasonable price.
February 14, 2008

kaybee
QoTd
I tried a rose of Pinot Noir.
2006 Sokol Blosser Dundee Hills Oregon
nose was faint pear and cherry blossom
taste was a little too sweet, so I set it aside, then finished it while eating dark chocolate. WOW! It tastes like chocolate covered cherries. Definitely a dessert wine to go with dark chocolate and it turned out great.
February 14, 2008

Skol
The last Oregon Pinot Noir I had was a Rex Hill.
February 14, 2008

Genghis
Gary Quote of the Day: “Mott, I think I can fit my whole head in this…this ‘punt’ is Huuuuuge”
February 14, 2008

FJDR
QOTD: Haven’t had one in awhile, don’t remember the last one I had. They seem a bit pricey, better bargains elsewhere.
February 14, 2008

dave berk
the last oregon PN I drank was Ken Wright Cellars/Guadalupe Vineyards, 1994.

Ken is the Caymus of Oregon IMHO in that no matter what the vintage is like,
he never misses in making the most of what Nature presented that year.

The Geezer
February 14, 2008

thefanjestic
Qotd – Heck yeah! Last one was Siduri Willamette Valley.
February 14, 2008

Syrahhhhhhhhh
Last one was Domaine Drouhin and it was pretty F’n good, I have to say.
February 14, 2008

Harley Stan
Gary, cool little episode today, alot from the north west lately, pretty cool since last weekend 3 out 4 bottles I opened with friends were from that region.
QOTD- yes I drink Pinot, I try everything, just haven’t had one from Oregon yet.
February 14, 2008

KingLurker
QOTD: Last pinot I had was the 2006 echolon from france

you kick ass, good day
February 14, 2008

ev
After your intro, I’m thinking you should quit the wine business and become a pro wrestler announcer, or something.

QOD–Ore’-a-gun pinots have skyrocketed so much in the last few years, I have lost total interest. They are so hot in WA, they are out of stock for quite a few months then released too soon to get back on the shelf.
February 14, 2008

TROC
They hate Californians up their in the “Arkansas of the Northwest” so I boycott all wines from Oregon, good as they may be. California is making some decent Pinot’s in the Carneros and Monterey areas. Slim Jim’s and Peppered Beef Jerkey with an Orange Crush, now that’s a meal.
February 14, 2008

hb
QOTD: Being from the west coast, Alaska, I have had ALOT of Oregon wines lately. Most of the restaurants in my town have several Oregon wines available. A couple of popular ones here are Pinot Noir from Domaine Drouhin, Williamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir and Yahill Valley Vineyards.
February 14, 2008

BobbyTiger
Last pino was a Pepperwood. I bought 1/2 case for about the price of the Lachini. Purchased one made in Argentina today, and will, hopefully, enjoy it this weekend. I’m on the east coast, and Oregon is many dollars away. Nice show, and have a happy………………….
February 14, 2008

EllenKF
QOTD: Last Oregon Pinot we drank was Ken Wright 2001 Freedom Hill-delicious! However, I can’t say enough about a small vineyard from Sonoma that has spectacular Pinot Noirs- Halleck Vineyard. Their Halleck Vineyard Estate Pinot gets raves, but I love love love the Three Sons Cuvee. So beautifully balanced and silky – you have to try. Check them out and tell Jen I said hi! http://www.halleckvineyard.com
February 14, 2008

pete c
QOTD: having a Lemelson Vineyard, Jerome Reserve, 2003 tonight for VD dinner.

Do like Willamette Valley pinots, but am not convinced make the best Pinots in USA.
February 14, 2008

Marc
2004 Domaine Drouhin Laurene` Oregon Pinot Noir (65 bones) is awesome!

winemaker’s notes:
The 2004 LaurÃ¨ne is vibrantly seductive with aromas of fresh cherry & red berry, and a floral mix of cherry blossoms and rose petals. These sensations follow through on the palate, with added clove and spice character. Firm, layered tannins coat the mouth, but the real stars are the rich, velvety touch and well rounded, persistent finish.

And yeah…it’s like that!
February 14, 2008

Benjamin
QOTD: Yes.