EP 408 Up And Coming Pinot Noir

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

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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Cheryl Henry Baker

Purely coincidental that I am drinking a Dark Horse pinot as I watched this. Found it on clearance at Tar-jay. That should have been all the clue I needed, but curiosity got the better of me. Meh is the best I can give it. But, I tried something new! 😉

Tags: oregon, Pinot Noir, red, review, Video, wine, wines

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  • Taylor

    I think that the Lachini has the exact same bottle as the Sea Smoke Ten, that thing has a crazy punt!
    QOTD deff, gotta dabble with the O. the last one i tried was A to Z’s liked, I really want to try the Eieio though.

  • Taylor

    I think that the Lachini has the exact same bottle as the Sea Smoke Ten, that thing has a crazy punt!
    QOTD deff, gotta dabble with the O. the last one i tried was A to Z’s liked, I really want to try the Eieio though.

  • Mike

    Being an Oregonian, I drink lots of Oregon pinot. Last bottle was 2006 Klee (by Chris Berg of Racine Winery) around $17 a bottle, but tough to find. As good or better than most $30 O pinots – so much so, that every time I drink it, I’m surprised how good it is . . .

  • Mike

    Being an Oregonian, I drink lots of Oregon pinot. Last bottle was 2006 Klee (by Chris Berg of Racine Winery) around $17 a bottle, but tough to find. As good or better than most $30 O pinots – so much so, that every time I drink it, I’m surprised how good it is . . .

  • cameron w

    Many OR PN over the years. When I lived in Seattle, it was widely available and was also a bargain versus Burgundy. Still have a mixed case or so. I’ve never met an OR PN that wouldn’t benefit from hibernation.

  • cameron w

    Many OR PN over the years. When I lived in Seattle, it was widely available and was also a bargain versus Burgundy. Still have a mixed case or so. I’ve never met an OR PN that wouldn’t benefit from hibernation.

  • brent

    QOTD: O’Reilly’s Pinot Noir… kind of ‘meh… it unfortunately reinforced my opinion of “midrange”, U.S. pinots (aka under 20 clams). Anyone got any suggestions in the 15-30$ range that are “worth it”? The Old MacDonald one sounds interesting though…

  • brent

    QOTD: O’Reilly’s Pinot Noir… kind of ‘meh… it unfortunately reinforced my opinion of “midrange”, U.S. pinots (aka under 20 clams). Anyone got any suggestions in the 15-30$ range that are “worth it”? The Old MacDonald one sounds interesting though…

  • Dongbo

    QOTD: I’m having one tonight, Patricia Green Estate Old Vine, quite excited.

  • QOTD: Never. I Europe, barely any U.S. wines outside from California seem to be availabe at all.

  • Dongbo

    QOTD: I’m having one tonight, Patricia Green Estate Old Vine, quite excited.

  • QOTD: Never. I Europe, barely any U.S. wines outside from California seem to be availabe at all.

  • After drinking Burgundy, I rarely drink Pinots. A bottle of the Mischeif and Mayhem Burgundy just arrived today–I’ll be looking forward to tasting that.

    Cheers

  • After drinking Burgundy, I rarely drink Pinots. A bottle of the Mischeif and Mayhem Burgundy just arrived today–I’ll be looking forward to tasting that.

    Cheers

  • Cyn

    QOTD: Never tasted an Orgeon Pinot. Not a fan of Pinot at all…..they always taste like metal to me (think paper-cut and sucking on the blood). I haven’t been serious about wine for very long, but I have tasted a few Pinot’s and that is not a flavor that appeals to me. I think I’ll a look at the forums and message boards for some suggestions!

  • Cyn

    QOTD: Never tasted an Orgeon Pinot. Not a fan of Pinot at all…..they always taste like metal to me (think paper-cut and sucking on the blood). I haven’t been serious about wine for very long, but I have tasted a few Pinot’s and that is not a flavor that appeals to me. I think I’ll a look at the forums and message boards for some suggestions!

  • Chad

    Thanks for the shoutout! You’re the best…
    Qotd: I had a wilamet (sp?) valley Pinot hour a few weeks ago at a company party, but I don’t remember the winery.

    (ps I sent this from my new iPhone!!)

  • Chad

    Thanks for the shoutout! You’re the best…
    Qotd: I had a wilamet (sp?) valley Pinot hour a few weeks ago at a company party, but I don’t remember the winery.

    (ps I sent this from my new iPhone!!)

  • Brian

    Oregon yes. Specifically, two from Domaine Serene, the 2004 & 2005 Evenstead Reserve and the Yamhill. Both very Yummy.

  • Brian

    Oregon yes. Specifically, two from Domaine Serene, the 2004 & 2005 Evenstead Reserve and the Yamhill. Both very Yummy.

  • Marc Bienvenue

    Yes i drink it. nice and not too strong, La Chèvre noir from bourgogne.

  • Marc Bienvenue

    Yes i drink it. nice and not too strong, La Chèvre noir from bourgogne.

  • Tom H

    QOTD I have had many Oregon Pinots. Last one was 2005 Sineann, very good

  • Tom H

    QOTD I have had many Oregon Pinots. Last one was 2005 Sineann, very good

  • Scott EJ

    While I generally like Pinot Noir and have way before *the movie* I’ve always leaned towards Central Cali. Coast for them. But, then again, some of my favorite wines are Burgundy Pinots for their earthiness and my pal tells me that Cali. pinots carry that trait moreso than some of the Oregons.

    And, like another poster metioned, it seems as if they’re being put out too young just to quell the demand and sadly, I think the quality shows. Most 06’s are coming tasting like Pinot Light and what kills me about that is that they’re still 20 bones and up.

    QOTD: 06′ Jigsaw a/k/a another Pinot light.

  • Scott EJ

    While I generally like Pinot Noir and have way before *the movie* I’ve always leaned towards Central Cali. Coast for them. But, then again, some of my favorite wines are Burgundy Pinots for their earthiness and my pal tells me that Cali. pinots carry that trait moreso than some of the Oregons.

    And, like another poster metioned, it seems as if they’re being put out too young just to quell the demand and sadly, I think the quality shows. Most 06’s are coming tasting like Pinot Light and what kills me about that is that they’re still 20 bones and up.

    QOTD: 06′ Jigsaw a/k/a another Pinot light.

  • OregonMike

    Gary I’ve always loved the EIEIO brand, gotta try the “Swine Wine” from them with the little piggy on the front!

    QOTD – LOVE LOVE LOVE Oregon Pinots, they are what got me into wine! Last one I had was a Lange Winery, and while I think they really bring the thunder for Gris, i LOVED IT (tho I was also at thier kick ass tasting room, so that could have effected it a bit ;))

  • OregonMike

    Gary I’ve always loved the EIEIO brand, gotta try the “Swine Wine” from them with the little piggy on the front!

    QOTD – LOVE LOVE LOVE Oregon Pinots, they are what got me into wine! Last one I had was a Lange Winery, and while I think they really bring the thunder for Gris, i LOVED IT (tho I was also at thier kick ass tasting room, so that could have effected it a bit ;))

  • */^_^*

    qotd: foris was the last oregundian i had. i do not partake regularly as i am a french wine junky.

  • */^_^\*

    qotd: foris was the last oregundian i had. i do not partake regularly as i am a french wine junky.

  • Obama_Man

    I’ve never had an Oregon Pinot, I’ll seek one out though.

  • Obama_Man

    I’ve never had an Oregon Pinot, I’ll seek one out though.

  • JordanW

    QOTD: The last Oregon Pinot Noir that I had was called ‘Big Fire’. I rather enjoyed it and it was the first time I have been impressed by a Pinot Noir. We don’t get many Oregon Pinots in Ontario.

  • JordanW

    QOTD: The last Oregon Pinot Noir that I had was called ‘Big Fire’. I rather enjoyed it and it was the first time I have been impressed by a Pinot Noir. We don’t get many Oregon Pinots in Ontario.

  • Neil

    WLTV Take Two: Imagine if you’re driving and hit a deer and then you take out your knife and cut a big whole in it and stuff one dozen long stem roses in and sprinkle chocolate dust over it…..that’s how I’m wishing all Vayniacs a happy V-Day!

    QOTD: Not too many Orygone Pinot Noirs. I can’t remember their names and it was at least six years ago or so (long before Sideways) and I felt they weren’t as good as Carneros/Russian River Valley Pinot Noir for the price. After today’s show I’ll give the big O another try.

  • Neil

    WLTV Take Two: Imagine if you’re driving and hit a deer and then you take out your knife and cut a big whole in it and stuff one dozen long stem roses in and sprinkle chocolate dust over it…..that’s how I’m wishing all Vayniacs a happy V-Day!

    QOTD: Not too many Orygone Pinot Noirs. I can’t remember their names and it was at least six years ago or so (long before Sideways) and I felt they weren’t as good as Carneros/Russian River Valley Pinot Noir for the price. After today’s show I’ll give the big O another try.

  • Joe Po

    I’ve had Pinots but they just are not my goblet of vino!

  • Joe Po

    I’ve had Pinots but they just are not my goblet of vino!

  • Robin C

    QOTD: the last pinot I had was the Amisfield (New Zealand). Tonight we’re having the Breggo Anderson Valley pinot and then the Numanthia Termes – both from Wine Library.
    We enjoyed a lot of pinots when we were in Oregon (McMinnville) – Torii Mor, Panther Creek, Domaine Serene, Domaine Drouhin, Adslsheim, Penner Ash, Cardwell Hill.
    What a nice Valentine image: Bambi’s mother getting hit by a car. I think I know exactly what that smells like. Happy Valentine’s Day.

  • Robin C

    QOTD: the last pinot I had was the Amisfield (New Zealand). Tonight we’re having the Breggo Anderson Valley pinot and then the Numanthia Termes – both from Wine Library.
    We enjoyed a lot of pinots when we were in Oregon (McMinnville) – Torii Mor, Panther Creek, Domaine Serene, Domaine Drouhin, Adslsheim, Penner Ash, Cardwell Hill.
    What a nice Valentine image: Bambi’s mother getting hit by a car. I think I know exactly what that smells like. Happy Valentine’s Day.

  • pawncop

    I have not yet had the pleasure of the pinot noir that I can recall. It is on my list of wines to try. There are just too gosh darn many to try at one time. Thanks to you, I will always be able to expand my experience.

    Yours in Service
    1601

  • pawncop

    I have not yet had the pleasure of the pinot noir that I can recall. It is on my list of wines to try. There are just too gosh darn many to try at one time. Thanks to you, I will always be able to expand my experience.

    Yours in Service
    1601

  • I drink some Oregon pinot (last I had was a ’99 Argyle Rsv), but I like many of the California ones better, even though I live near the Willamette Valley. A Testarossa Rosella’s, Pisoni, or Gary’s really does it for me!

  • I drink some Oregon pinot (last I had was a ’99 Argyle Rsv), but I like many of the California ones better, even though I live near the Willamette Valley. A Testarossa Rosella’s, Pisoni, or Gary’s really does it for me!

  • QOTD: I have not, but I am going to seek some out this coming week!

  • QOTD: I have not, but I am going to seek some out this coming week!

  • Little Jonny H

    Happy Valentines Day, GV -though I don’t think I want you to be mine 😉 Anyway, I hope you’re enjoying your time away!

    QOTD: I wish that Sideways had never happened. I can’t afford respectable Oregon Pinot because the demand is so high. They’re wonderful food wines, but I just can’t justify buying a pinot for $25 when I can get serious value in spanish and portugese reds for $8-10. The hype is simply ridiculous…

  • Kirk (AKA: slave2thevine)

    Gary…it’s about time…I’ve been waiting for an Oregon Pinot Show since you did the Patty Green show….$h!t. Ok, ok…on with the

    QOTD: The last Oregon Pinot I had was the 2006 Bergström. However in the past 45 days I’ve tasted, Beaux Freres, Patricia Green, Shea, Lenne, Adelsheim, Sineann, Chehalem, Rex Hill, Willakenzie Estate, Hamacher, Andrew Rich, Anne Amie, Archery Summit, Argyle, Domaine Drouhin, Tori Moor, and Dobbes Family Vineyard. Oregon is a place that breeds passion in wine for me.

  • Little Jonny H

    Happy Valentines Day, GV -though I don’t think I want you to be mine 😉 Anyway, I hope you’re enjoying your time away!

    QOTD: I wish that Sideways had never happened. I can’t afford respectable Oregon Pinot because the demand is so high. They’re wonderful food wines, but I just can’t justify buying a pinot for $25 when I can get serious value in spanish and portugese reds for $8-10. The hype is simply ridiculous…

  • Kirk (AKA: slave2thevine)

    Gary…it’s about time…I’ve been waiting for an Oregon Pinot Show since you did the Patty Green show….$h!t. Ok, ok…on with the

    QOTD: The last Oregon Pinot I had was the 2006 Bergström. However in the past 45 days I’ve tasted, Beaux Freres, Patricia Green, Shea, Lenne, Adelsheim, Sineann, Chehalem, Rex Hill, Willakenzie Estate, Hamacher, Andrew Rich, Anne Amie, Archery Summit, Argyle, Domaine Drouhin, Tori Moor, and Dobbes Family Vineyard. Oregon is a place that breeds passion in wine for me.

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