John Mckeown

9.2

Excellent NW Pinot Noir — 5 years ago

Eric Burkhart

9.2

I thoroughly enjoyed this. — 6 years ago

Michael Seely

9.2

Garnet, subtle, drinking beautifully — 7 years ago

with Jeff and Joe

Joe Lyons

9.1

Great fruit, still good body but still waning have to drink the rest soon! — 7 years ago

with Michelle

Roman Sukley

9.5

1999 Sine Qua Non “Ox” Pinot Noir from the wonderful Shea Vineyard in Yamhill County, Oregon. 14% alcohol. I’ve always loved the simple label on this gigantic bottle with the cavernous punt. And I was all ready to wax poetic about the romance of opening one of these older SQNs as, based on a couple of recent tastings, I was told that this bottle is well over the hill. Well, that just ain’t so. At least not with this bottle which has been lovingly stored since release. Now I’m not going to try and convince you that the “Ox” is at its peak, but the old girl still has some tricks up her sleeve. Crystal clear, bright, medium garnet appearance. A little bricky on the edges. Smokey notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, truffles and clove on the nose. Quite vibrant palate of sweet strawberries and cola as well as spice box with a hint of vanilla, toast and that clove. A touch earthy. Nice acidity. Super silky mouthfeel. Short, but decent smokey finish with a bite reminiscent of Sweet Tarts candy. Tangy! Extremely enjoyable! Well made is well made. Chapeau Mr. Krankl! — 8 years ago

Michael Dierberg

9.4

Lifted notes on the nose, very complex, rich mouthfeel and finish without being heavy or sweet. — 9 years ago

Gor

9.1

Good juice with nice acidity, but fruit is a little over ripe. Big wine — 5 years ago

Julia Geisler

9.0

A WARM HAPPY WORK ANNIVERSARY TO @Shea Bove !!!!!!
Thought I’d bring this bottle in to celebrate 😍 somehow it managed to survive being forgotten in my father’s office for years and still tastes zingy (but probably towards the end of its life).
📸 @Claire Troussieux — 6 years ago

with Claire, Matthew and 2 others

Jake Hajer

9.1

PBNJ, cocoa powder, blue and black fruits, capers, licorice. Medium light body. A little big for Oregon. Very nice. — 7 years ago

Sam Friedland

9.0

Very nice balanced Oregon’s Pinot. Burgundy’s like. 1999 — 7 years ago

Mark Rosse

9.0

A touch port like in the bouquet sound drink otherwise. — 8 years ago

Mac Hofeditz

9.2

Great Oregon Pinot. Beat out a Sonoma stalwart... 🍷👍 — 9 years ago

Mike

9.2

Full bodied Pinot. Very nice — 9 years ago

Jeff Orlowski

8.9

On the lighter side of medium. Mildly dry, lots of red fruit. — 6 years ago

with Michael and Joe

William Lauder

9.4

As fine an expression of Pinot Noir as I have had for years. — 6 years ago

Joe Lyons

9.2

Just wonderful fruit and spice, really big body for Shea... going to wait a while before having next bottle!! — 7 years ago

with Michelle

Phil Castellano

9.4

Great to be visiting UB when you can actually drink wine outside in May! — 7 years ago

with Amanda

Mark Juckeland

9.5

Very powerful on nose and palate when first opened but mellows out. Very herbal on the nose. — 8 years ago

Doug Powers

9.4

Dark cherry cola aromas, still tight but with loads of dark fruits underneath, needs more aging, some tannins into long finish, very fine Oregon Pinot!! — 8 years ago

Bora Lim

9.0

Plum, raspberry, blueberry notes. Coats your tongue. Bold flavor. $66/223 cases made — 9 years ago