William Lauder

9.6

Truly amazing Oregon Pinot. In magnum. Still drinking beautifully. Manfred is the best wine maker. — a year ago

Gor

9.1

Good juice with nice acidity, but fruit is a little over ripe. Big wine — 6 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. — 7 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!! — 8 years ago

with Michelle

MaJ CappS

9.0

A favorite of Oregon,

Smells of freshly crushed petals.

Coming in with zest, pithe, inhaling persimmon, oregano, mint. Exhales of cedar,dried berry blend, acidified cherry. A great winery, has been for many, many years.
Finally! Spring -ish in DC..

— 8 years ago

Mac Hofeditz

9.2

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

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.1

Pretty PN aromas. Tad thin. Time was kind. — 5 years ago

Will Bean

9.1

From Magnum — 5 years ago

Byron C Mayes

9.0

Clear bright ruby. Inviting nose of black cherry tea. Medium palate of the same with subtle hints of vanilla and anise. Sounds more simple than it is. Low tannins that mildly assert towards the finish. That plus the medium acidity makes for an outstanding dinner wine that will support a wide range of light to medium-hearty fare. Drink now through 2026. — 6 years ago

with Jay

Michael Seely

9.2

Garnet, subtle, drinking beautifully — 7 years ago

with Jeff and Joe

Phil Castellano

9.4

Great to be visiting UB when you can actually drink wine outside in May! — 8 years ago

with Amanda

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

Steve Medbery

9.1

Earthy, black cherry, tea, orange peel. #Love the 13% Alc — 5 years ago

John Mckeown

9.2

Excellent NW Pinot Noir — 6 years ago

Greg

9.4

Super high quality Shea vineyard from a true Pinot auteur. Tension, leather, dried cranberry, exquisite oak profile and a long life ahead. My only regret is that i don’t have another 6 btls. — 6 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 — 7 years ago

with Claire, Matthew and 2 others

Sam Friedland

9.0

Very nice balanced Oregon’s Pinot. Burgundy’s like. 1999 — 8 years ago

Mark Juckeland

9.5

Very powerful on nose and palate when first opened but mellows out. Very herbal on the nose. — 9 years ago

Mark Rosse

9.0

A touch port like in the bouquet sound drink otherwise. — 9 years ago