Sue Shay

9.1

Recently rated 92 points by Wine Advocate this Pinot lives up to the hype. Small production (100 cases), the fruit comes from 30 to 40 year old self rooted vines on the family's Century Farm. Winemaker/Vineyard Manager Merrilee Buchanan Benson hits a home run with this delicious Pinot from the great 2012 Willamette Valley vintage. — 11 years ago

Dock Hooks

9.3

Too toasted to offer a proper comment, but buy this 2012 LG Pomerol and, of course, drink it (if u have read any of my previous comments re wines, then you know that I am a serious advocate here..😎 — 11 years ago

Maureen Peterson

9.8

92 points in wine advocate... Best pinot in a long time. Nice mint nose — 12 years ago

Ben Descoteau

9.7

50 % cab sav 30% merlot 20% petit Verdot. Big blackberry, black currant and hints of licorice. Only a 2009 from the much talked about recent release. 91 pts from wine advocate. Bought a few bottles so thought we would sample one. It was great. Can't wait to try another and see how it shows in a couple years. — 13 years ago

with Andrea

Sam Peter

9.0

Did its job. I'm not necessarily an advocate but I'd hit it again if it was $20 or under ✌️ — 11 years ago

Brett Banfield

8.9

Pa...teet....ver....DOT! Meets Malbec — 11 years ago

Ivan London

10

So, this is an eye-opening wine for me. Here are some reviews:

A bright, almost chiseled style, offering fresh-cut pineapple, quince and candied Meyer lemon flavors, with a long, floral-filled finish. Seriously long, with lovely lacy detail already showing on the finish. Should be long-lived.—J.M. Score: 94-97.

97 Points
Wine Enthusiast
Pure, with piercing persimmon, pineapple, white peach and quince flavors. Gorgeous floral notes of honeysuckle and orange blossom form the backdrop, while a heather accent caresses the finish. Overwhelmingly pure in the end, with a finish that sails on and on. Best from 2016 through 2035.

95 Points
Wine Spectator
Deep yellow-gold. Sexy, perfumed nose offers pineapple, honey, nutmeg, marzipan and spicy oak. Big, rich and voluminous as Doisy-Vedrines tends to be, but more refined than usual in 2011, offering enticing, sweet flavors of exotic fruits, spices and honey. Finishes long and sweet, with sexy oak notes of spice and coconut and plenty of spicy botrytis.
Range: 90-93

93 Points
International Wine Cellar
The 2011 Doisy-Vedrines has a far more taciturn bouquet than the Doisy-Daene, offering its trademark tropical, peachy aromas that will hopefully develop more delineation throughout its maturation. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous entry. There are attractive spicy notes and a satisfying build in the mouth towards its botrytis-rich, tropical finish, although on this occasion I find it needing more tension to merit a higher score. Drink 2014-2030.
Barrel Sample: 90-92 Points

92 Points
The Wine Advocate — 11 years ago

Joseph Hernandez

Associate Digital Editor Wine Enthusiast Magazine

9.0

Always surprising freshness and weight, like slightly unripe Bosc pears commingling with dandelion greens. — 11 years ago

with Fiona and Ian

Raul Garcia

9.7

Great sour favors, nice hop backend and very good tart flavor of the wood. Sour flavors of sour plums a slight cheese rind flavor a very low bitter back tone. A great dry beer to end my day. — 11 years ago

Daniela Caniglia

9.9

Cab franc , very peppery, violets, 91 wine advocate 17 front line — 13 years ago