Brittan Vineyards

Basalt Block Pinot Noir

8.926 ratings
8.89 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
Top Notes For
Jordan Wardlaw

Very broad-structured vintage with juicy black fruit and savory spice- intense and pure expression of volcanic soil. Cassis, creme de menth, violets, blackberry, black cherry, licorice, bergamot, clove, vanilla. Firm grip on the mid palate and finishing with both sappy grenadine-like texture and dry tannins. More red fruit character emerged with air. Definitely characterized more by power and depth than finesse and elegance, but at just over 13% ABV it is indeed an excellent food wine. It’s quite masculine in personality, naturally endowed with muscle and girth but not at all heavy. Go with roasted lamb or venison stew.

Very broad-structured vintage with juicy black fruit and savory spice- intense and pure expression of volcanic soil. Cassis, creme de menth, violets, blackberry, black cherry, licorice, bergamot, clove, vanilla. Firm grip on the mid palate and finishing with both sappy grenadine-like texture and dry tannins. More red fruit character emerged with air. Definitely characterized more by power and depth than finesse and elegance, but at just over 13% ABV it is indeed an excellent food wine. It’s quite masculine in personality, naturally endowed with muscle and girth but not at all heavy. Go with roasted lamb or venison stew.

1 person found it helpfulJul 9th, 2018
Adam Mahler

I just don't get this one. Warring factions of artificial red fruit, brett and oak tannins?

I just don't get this one. Warring factions of artificial red fruit, brett and oak tannins?

Apr 25th, 2017
Adam Mahler

Interesting, underripe. Be curious to see open for a while

Interesting, underripe. Be curious to see open for a while

Sep 19th, 2016
Alex Riesche

Lovely wine! Really enjoyed this, rich aroma. Great flavor, complex and great body.

Lovely wine! Really enjoyed this, rich aroma. Great flavor, complex and great body.

Mar 2nd, 2020
Manchester Sheldon

Limestone and flint, some fresh turned earth. It opens with tannins, black peppercorns, purple plum skin, and ends with light red fruit, possibly pomegranate.

Limestone and flint, some fresh turned earth. It opens with tannins, black peppercorns, purple plum skin, and ends with light red fruit, possibly pomegranate.

Jun 15th, 2019
Vlad Yushvah

Very good Oregon Pinot

Very good Oregon Pinot

May 20th, 2018
Lorena Jordao

Definitely a must buy

Definitely a must buy

Mar 15th, 2017
Ichiro Kawachi

@ Seattle. Leather, violets, tea.

@ Seattle. Leather, violets, tea.

Feb 21st, 2017
Ted
9.0

rich earth and nice acidity. Seems a bit closed right now.

rich earth and nice acidity. Seems a bit closed right now.

Jun 26th, 2016
Kyo Jin

Elegant. Polished and showing decent backbone.

Elegant. Polished and showing decent backbone.

Mar 11th, 2016