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87
Scores are assigned on a 100-point scale and reflect a wine's overall quality, but don't consider price.
80 to 84 good
85 to 89 very good
90 to 94 excellent
95 to 100 outstanding
Best vintage in a while; with cleaned up, bright (if simple) ripe cherry fruit and background wood spice. Medium bodied, smooth and vibrant, with well-integrated acidity and mild tannin. Good length. Now to 2010.
- Price:
- $28.10
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Pinot Noir
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Willamette Valley, Oregon
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