Willful

Winemaker Cuvée Pinot Noir

9.34 ratings
9.51 pro ratings
Dundee Hills, 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
Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.5

Power and finesse. Impressive now. Should be great in 10 to 20 years.

Power and finesse. Impressive now. Should be great in 10 to 20 years.

Mar 29th, 2014
Todd Stone

A very good Pinot- fruit forward, cherry & strawberry but with a touch of earth and good tannins. Perhaps a twang at the end of citrus & alcohol but still pleasing. Second serving after vac-u-vin was not quite as good until it warmed up and aired. Actually a touch sweetness at the end after a couple of days back in the wine fridge.

A very good Pinot- fruit forward, cherry & strawberry but with a touch of earth and good tannins. Perhaps a twang at the end of citrus & alcohol but still pleasing. Second serving after vac-u-vin was not quite as good until it warmed up and aired. Actually a touch sweetness at the end after a couple of days back in the wine fridge.

Mar 18th, 2020
Pinotman /// Andreas

First impression is not snappy and fruity as i saw from co-tasters on this website. There is fruit yes but also very powerful black tea leave notes. So i leave it to you to figure out the fruit. Blackberry anyone? Hint of smokey-ness? Drinking this at the bridge water bistro Astoria a great place! Recommended by the local wine store. The wine cellar on 10th; Teela. A great! Recommendation! Bitter orange on the back palate. Complex and long. Bitter. Nice balance of acid/tannins. Only 200 cases made. Very Burgundian with an Oregonian twist Bravo!

First impression is not snappy and fruity as i saw from co-tasters on this website. There is fruit yes but also very powerful black tea leave notes. So i leave it to you to figure out the fruit. Blackberry anyone? Hint of smokey-ness? Drinking this at the bridge water bistro Astoria a great place! Recommended by the local wine store. The wine cellar on 10th; Teela. A great! Recommendation! Bitter orange on the back palate. Complex and long. Bitter. Nice balance of acid/tannins. Only 200 cases made. Very Burgundian with an Oregonian twist Bravo!

Mar 30th, 2016
Loren Judah

Very smooth and rich. A stand-out Pinot.

Very smooth and rich. A stand-out Pinot.

Jan 21st, 2015