Maysara, Jamsheed Pinot Noir, McMinnville

In a "we will drink no wine before its time" vain, Maysara doesn't release their wines until they feel they are ready to go (be drunk) - so while this particular bottle is going on 10 plus years, its definitely not over the top. It was smooth, balanced and mature (in a good way). Unfortunately (and you knew it was coming) what this bottle had in the way of smoothness it lacked in terms of the "etherials" that make a …

2014 vintage

Smells a little bit like brett and VA. But its been under that screw cap for a long time. Opening up it definitely has some Brett to it. Bad aid and medicinal character.

2014 vintage

This wine has aged well, very fruit forward with great nose and after taste.

2014 vintage

A lot of fruit still on this one, seems to be aging well. A little less subtle than some higher end OR Pinots.

2014 vintage

This 3L bottle was spectacular! Aged beautifully.

2008 vintage

light garnet with watery meniscus, after 1 hour in the glass noseo f alcoholic, light strawberry flavors with a sour cranberry finish great with or without food. a delight full E-Z drinking wine

2014 vintage

Delicious. Rich, bold, and a favorite. Had both as evening sipper and with pasta.

2014 vintage

Med ruby. Certified Biodynamic. Med (+) red cherry, stewed black plum, earth, sweet baking spices, and more than a touch of VA. Dry, but with nice ripe fruit, med acidity, med tannins and med (+) alcohol. Med body, supple mouthfeel, with med (+) flavor intensity and length. Drinking well now, but not likely to improve with further aging. Good QPR.

2014 vintage

Either I've gotten over my initial revulsion at these turning stewed or this one was better, but it didn't come across as oxidized. Still very ripe for sure, but with a little more elegance. Tons of raspberry fruit oozing from it. Moderate acidity. Definitely more drinkable than the prior three.

2014 vintage

Elegant showing from the father of biodynamic winemaking in the Willamette Valley. Pleasant earthy aromas with cherries and dark fruits leads to a palate of peppery, dark-fruited goodness. Popped and poured, but this gem needs 35 minutes of airtime before it starts showing some regal finesse and will steadily improve to two hours post opening. Fairly light-bodied - I expected a little more. Mild to medium intensity, well-balanced finish that unfortunately ends too quickly. Tasted over many hours and eventually …

2014 vintage

The last three bottles of this wine have been thoroughly stewed, overripe and barely recognizable as Pinot. One, sure. Even two. But after it happened last time, I almost immediately opened another for comparison and same thing. Evidently it's just done. A friend reported a similar experience. Very disappointing.

2014 vintage

Silky and plush full body. Loaded with bright, rich, slightly sour cherry. Has the solid acidity and liveliness of a New Zealand Pinot. Nice earthy finish. This bottling turned me on to this producer many years ago, and it's still fantastic.

2014 vintage

More acidic than it should be. A little disappointed

2008 vintage

Translucent medium ruby crimson with a nose of minerals, bright raspberry and red cherry. On the palate it is medium bodied with moderate tannin and medium+ acidity. Flavors include the red fruit in the nose along with some vanilla, baking spice and wet stones. Finish has mostly vanilla and cherry and is quite long. 13.7% ABV is in balance with the wine overall. Solid QPR and reasonable life still ahead given the acidity.

2008 vintage

Drinking very well right now. In the sweet spot.

2008 vintage

Not developing into a style I like.

2008 vintage

nice wine. May improve with another year in the cellar.

2008 vintage

Drinking really well right now. We've had the 2006 & 2009 Jamsheed in the past and this one is on par, although I slightly preferred the '09 which is surprising since '08 was suppose to be a much better vintage for the McMinnville area. But I suppose it is a function of when each bottle was consumed. The 2008 has notes of red raspberry and a touch of barnyard funk on the finish. Great balance and acidity for a pinot …

2008 vintage

Wine has lots of structure. Will benefit from another year or two of cellaring.

2008 vintage

this wine has perserved it's young fruitness due to its screw cap closure while allowing the flavors to integrate. The nose is intense dark fruit, blackberries. Palate hits you with smooth, rich dark fruit with balance earth and a hint of spice. Very smooth finish, pleasant lingering aftertaste, red and black currant. Enjoy with or without food. Nice pure Oregon pinot which are generally expensive, at $25 this is a value wine.

2008 vintage

Nice Pinot. May benefit from another year or two

2008 vintage

Fine, but pretty thin berry fruits, fine oak. Pure, smooth, balanced, proportioned, but substance is only medium, lacks depth and excitement. Pricey for the value, expected more.

2008 vintage

pretty thin but a good smooth everyday OR pinot

2008 vintage

Similar notes with previous bottle.

2008 vintage

This wine displays a ruby garnet color. The bouquet is fresh raspberries, with tints of pomegranate, bitter sweet cocoa and smoky aromatics. It has rounding tannins in the mouth as well as red cherries that linger with a white pepper spice at the finish.

2008 vintage

This was a nice qpr and paired well with grilled chicken breasts. Red and black fruit on nose and palate, with a touch of herbal on the palate as well. This is in a good place right now.

2008 vintage

This Wine Failed on many fronts for my taste. Now please realize, this is my taste, and not a reflection on anyone. First and most importantly, it had a Bitter aftertaste, and I don't buy repeat Wines that are Bitter. My suggestion is; it could be used to make Salad Dressing or etc. Now to be fair, I will buy it one more time in case it was a bad bottle. P.S. I am a Big Fan of Oregon Willamette …

2008 vintage

Well made and well balanced, but a little light for a Willamette Pinot.

2008 vintage

Medium body. Bright fruit on the palate. Not a lot of depth but a good drinking wine.

2008 vintage

Dark garnet center with ruby red rim. The straightforward nose provides red raspberry and cherry with a touch of cranberry. The palate is red fruited with red raspberry, cherry, cranberry, and a touch of horseradish. This light-bodied wine seems thin on the mid palate, but on day 2, there is more depth to the fruit. The acidity is vibrant and matches the red fruit well. The finish is moderate. Overall, I appreciate the delicate nature of this wine, but I …

2008 vintage

Very nice, with smoky cherry notes.

2008 vintage

Drinking well now. Nice fruit depth and complexity is starting to show. I plan to follow with a bottle every year to watch the evolution of this wine.

2008 vintage

An enjoyable wine. Forward favors, impressively vibrant. No real wow factor, but at $25 it's an honest deal.

2008 vintage

Good bright color. The nose shows raspberry, earth, underbrush and a hint of flowers. This is medium bodied on the palate, and it is round and balance with good fruit and nice acidity. The finish is moderate, with rustic tannins.

2008 vintage

Unscrewed and poured. Medium to medium-plus purple/ruby, clear throughout. Initially, aromas of simple red fruits, subtle spice, and stink from fairly minor reduction. After extended aeration, the reduction seemingly diminishes into a complimentary role and works well with more readily apparent notes of spicy blackberry, herbaceous raspberry, green vegetal, and autumnal decay. Medium body. On the palate, the fruit is tart, expressive and shows an abundance of fresh cherries, strawberries, and tomato flavors along with additional vegetal notes and even …

2008 vintage

This time I can spare a lot of words, because this wine appeared to be rather easily accessible, well made, very clean and very fruitful. Simply good, however not really highly complex. But I did not have any problems with this limited sophistication. The fruit impression was so intoxicating and “soul supporting”. I never felt any need for more. Compared to the other Oregon Pinot I had so far on the blog once more a totally different style of Pinot …

2008 vintage

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