Vineyard sits on Willakenzie soils in the heart of the Yamhill Carlton AVA. Ruby red color with aromas of red and black fruits and spice, aged for 10 months in French oak. On the palate flavors of black cherry and raspberry with tobacco, herbs and earthy tones. Full-bodied, fine tannins, balanced, medium finish ending with big earthy spice notes. Nice now! Will age a bit! — 10 days ago
Light and smooth finish. Hint of sweet fruit flavor. Loved it! — 5 days ago
This is drinking beautifully at the moment. Nose is showing cola and intense cherry sap, along with moist underbrush and gravelly scents. Some sweet graham cracker spice. Velvety textured, it shows more stony minerality on the palate than the nose, but with nicely concentrated, crisp, ripe cherry fruit as well. Terrific wine. — 2 months ago
[Tasted on April 6, 2024 at Home with Linda]
Shea Vineyard is in Yamhill-Carlton AVA. Pomegranate, black cherry and blue fruits, with spice, cola and pepper. — a month ago
[Tasted on January 6, 2024 at etc. in Nashville]
Purchased during visit to the winery in October 2017. 2014 was a warm vintage in Willamette Valley. Le Pre du Col vineyard is located in Ribbon Ridge AVA. Red plum, cherry and blueberry fruit, with forest floor, spice and cedar notes. — 4 months ago
Sipping Fine Wine
81% Pinot Noir and 19% Chardonnay, pale salmon color with aromas of red berry, tropical fruit and floral notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and strawberry with citrus zest, vivid acidity, light mousse with medium toasty yeast finish. Nice! — 3 days ago