St Innocent Winery

Temperance Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.120 ratings
9.33 pro ratings
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
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9.2

Vivid ruby-red. Vibrant mineral- and spice-accented aromas of fresh dark berries, cherry cola and candied rose develop a hint of incense with air. Shows excellent clarity and depth on the palate, where sappy black raspberry, cherry compote and floral pastille flavors are complemented by hints of spicecake and vanilla. Finishes impressively long and sweet, offering sneaky tannins and strong, spicy persistence. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, Dec 2016)

Vivid ruby-red. Vibrant mineral- and spice-accented aromas of fresh dark berries, cherry cola and candied rose develop a hint of incense with air. Shows excellent clarity and depth on the palate, where sappy black raspberry, cherry compote and floral pastille flavors are complemented by hints of spicecake and vanilla. Finishes impressively long and sweet, offering sneaky tannins and strong, spicy persistence. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, Dec 2016)

Jul 28th, 2017
Ryan Mullins

The most complete and beautiful st innocent wine I have had to date. Texture, acid and all kinds of fresh fruit. A baby in its evolution but many long years ahead

The most complete and beautiful st innocent wine I have had to date. Texture, acid and all kinds of fresh fruit. A baby in its evolution but many long years ahead

Jan 12th, 2017
Sean Wallner - WSET II

Beautiful light Ruby color followed by an orange hue on the rim. Hints of spice and red fruits on the nose with no signs of new oak. Very lovely and enjoyable on the palate with over ripe dark strawberry.

Beautiful light Ruby color followed by an orange hue on the rim. Hints of spice and red fruits on the nose with no signs of new oak. Very lovely and enjoyable on the palate with over ripe dark strawberry.

Oct 19th, 2016
Josh Orr

I love the purity in these wines. They do a great job of expressing their unique terroir. Dangerously drinkable stuff. #pinotnoir #oregon

I love the purity in these wines. They do a great job of expressing their unique terroir. Dangerously drinkable stuff. #pinotnoir #oregon

Nov 24th, 2016
Kevin Bohlin

The nose is expansive and jumps from the glass with red and black fruit. The palate shows the same with revealing pepper and herbs adding complexity to the fruit.

The nose is expansive and jumps from the glass with red and black fruit. The palate shows the same with revealing pepper and herbs adding complexity to the fruit.

Aug 16th, 2019
SV
9.0

Cherry cola set against resinous, earthy notes.

Cherry cola set against resinous, earthy notes.

Oct 20th, 2017
Jamie Franklin

Ruby red color and medium bodied with nice acidity. Dark berry and cherry fruit and lots of pepper and spice notes leading to a smooth short finish.

Ruby red color and medium bodied with nice acidity. Dark berry and cherry fruit and lots of pepper and spice notes leading to a smooth short finish.

Oct 4th, 2017
James Webb

This is a hardcore Willamette Pinot - really dark sexy fruit, tobacco and coffee - Solid. Well integrated tannins. Excellent offering.

This is a hardcore Willamette Pinot - really dark sexy fruit, tobacco and coffee - Solid. Well integrated tannins. Excellent offering.

Jul 31st, 2017
DCH
9.3

Man, I'm a sucker for any St. Innocent Pinot. Mark has a very distinctive style and makes serious wine from serious sites at a price that's justified.

Man, I'm a sucker for any St. Innocent Pinot. Mark has a very distinctive style and makes serious wine from serious sites at a price that's justified.

Jun 29th, 2017
Amanda Speier

Dirty earthen berries and leather; soft, balanced, dark berries

Dirty earthen berries and leather; soft, balanced, dark berries

Jun 18th, 2017