Brooks, Janus Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

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LWIN 1205549
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89 /100
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21
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Taster #2032 · Dec 16, 2018
Still has something to give, but sufficiently past its prime so that it's more interesting as a look at how Brooks Pinot ages than something that gives much pleasure on its own. On the darker side of the Pinot spectrum, showing lots earth and tobacco, but the faded fruit is by no means entirely gone. Medium to light body.
2006 vintage
Taster #5713 · Oct 11, 2014
87/100
Needed a 2 hour decant at least as the nose had a real alcohol twinge that I found unsettling at the start - after it opened up, big and rich on the palette, dark berry flavors, short finish, but nothing really distinctive as a take-away - on reflection, probably past it's prime
2006 vintage
Taster #0837 · Dec 1, 2012
91/100
Dark, relatively brooding with good depth. On the nose, a nice earthy funk with a balanced sweet undercurrent. Medium to medium-heavy body. Seems to be in a very good place right now.
2006 vintage
Taster #0862 · Nov 28, 2012
88/100
Similar note to previous. A solid wine.
2006 vintage
Taster #1390 · Sep 3, 2012
89/100
Nice jammy ripe red fruits typical of Oregon warmer 06 vintage. Good wine withvegigies and olives pasta with a hint of sweetness to the typical Oregon forest funk. More fruit weighted, again most likely vintage driven. Not my preferred Oregon Pinot style but nice balance of fruit, tannin, acid and herbs but the terroir and sense of place a backdrop.
2006 vintage
Taster #6948 · Jul 15, 2012
90/100
enjoyed this one, good ripeness
2006 vintage
Taster #5576 · Aug 10, 2011
90/100
Good ripeness on the fruit and a nicely spiced finish. A longer finish would have bumped the rating.
2006 vintage
Taster #1216 · May 12, 2011
91/100
Lisa 91, Vic 90.
2006 vintage
Taster #1042 · Apr 22, 2011
85/100
Soft and herbal, not much fruit or finish. Past prime perhaps?
2006 vintage
Taster #1390 · Apr 11, 2011
88/100
Bigger Fruits reflective of the vintage but well made in a grander style for Brooks. Drank over 3 evenings and very complex on day 3 with more woodsy feel and tannins calmed down as well as the bigness of the fruit. Not a fruit bomb by any means, and a long decant may create a better stage for this solid value OR Pinot.
2006 vintage
Taster #1042 · Mar 24, 2011
90/100
Great OR Pinot. Soft and balanced without too much fruit or alcohol
2006 vintage
Taster #7259 · Nov 25, 2010
Served as guests arrived for Thanksgiving dinner. My guests liked this wine but it would rank low in the pecking order of wines served. Solid but not memorable.
2006 vintage
Taster #0862 · Jun 22, 2010
88/100
Light, clear red in color with a pleasant nose of strawberry, cherry and spice. Primary flavors of cherry and spice, but no pinot noir funk or earthiness anywhere. Still, a pleasant wine that can be drunk by itself or with food. This will please.
2006 vintage
Taster #6341 · Apr 22, 2010
91/100
Another 91-point performance from this wine. Wonderful nose, great flavors, superb pinot noir. I forgot to re-cork the bottle at the end of night one but was still delicious (if not as fresh) on night two.
2006 vintage
Taster #1042 · Apr 3, 2010
85/100
fruit faint, slightly alcoholic
2006 vintage
Taster #6341 · Dec 8, 2009
91/100
It did take some air time for the palate to catch up with the nose but overall this is a very impressive and enjoyable wine.
2006 vintage
Taster #1072 · Jul 20, 2009
Very intriguing nose with primary ripe but dusty red fruits and plum. Touch of earth and damp brush in the background. Round, but not flabby mouth feel. Very minimal but fine grained tannins. Initially tasted at ~15degC and couldn't tell it was 14.7%. Wish there was something else in the mouth taste or feel though, to match the bouquet. Definitely drink cool. After it warms up, kind of reminds me of a syrah/grenache blend…
2006 vintage
Taster #4219 · Jun 10, 2009
90/100
Drank last night with Copper River Salmon. This wine continues to teeter on full blown (14.7%) but just rides a fine enough line to keep it in check. Solid nose, great fruit, mild tannins and a medium finish. I really like the Brooks Pinot's although this is no where near the 04, 05, or the upcoming 2007.
2006 vintage
Taster #6927 · Jun 3, 2009
88/100
Bigger, like a Cali pinot, which isn't really what I look for. It's good juice though. Most will not be disappointed.
2006 vintage
Taster #3459 · May 12, 2009
Nice enough Pinot nodding toward full-blown, but not going there. Enjoyed it.
2006 vintage
Taster #8993 · Apr 28, 2009
91/100
This bottle more immediately appealing and integrated (upon opening) than the last. Excellent.
2006 vintage
Taster #0837 · Apr 3, 2009
91/100
Garagiste Test Drive; 4/3/2009-4/5/2009 (Minnesota) : I'd rate this somewhere in the 89-91 vicinity, the higher end on potential. While forward on the nose, at present it's quite tight on the palate. All the raw materials (fruit, tangy, medium to med heavy weight), but not integrated. Could use either a decant or a couple years in the bottle. Update: 2nd day, the palate is smooth and balanced, and this goes from speculative to the real deal. I really enjoy the …
2006 vintage
Taster #8993 · Mar 29, 2009
90/100
More integrated on day two. A bit heavier and CA-like than my ideal (perhaps because of the vintage?), but very nice.
2006 vintage
Taster #3744 · Feb 2, 2009
91/100
What I love about Oregon Pinot. Medium bodied. Wonderful nose. Slightly tart cherries. A pinot noir not pretending to be anything but.
2006 vintage
Taster #2981 · Sep 1, 2008
91/100
From a bunch of blind recommendations at Vinopolis, this has become a stand out for the value. Delicious and around $30, it's a Pinot that tastes like the $45-$60 bottles I've been tasting recently. I need more of this, may get a case.
2006 vintage