Kelley Fox, Mirabai Pinot Noir, McMinnville

Red raspberry, strawberry, cherry, hints of forest floor and mushroom under the pure, sweet fruit notes. Lithe, lean, and elegant but with good acidity and freshness. Beautiful balance and focus. My last bottle, and while it feels mature, it still seems to have several more years ahead of it. A terrific expression of Oregon pinot.

2017 vintage

A beautiful and elegant Pinot Noir that perfectly embodies the graceful style of Kelley Fox. The color is a nuanced, brownish dark ruby—neither too light nor too dark—showing its gentle evolution. The nose is expressive, with aromas of ripe raspberry, a touch of leather, and an intriguing, rustic note reminiscent of a dusty country barn. On the palate, it is a "thinner-styled" wine with a delightful umami character. The acidity and fruit, like wild strawberries, are soft and harmonious, creating …

2017 vintage

light (straw) berries, perfect 3hrs after opening, could still last but nice to drink now

2017 vintage

Bight and ethereal and red fruited. Very strawberry driven. Maybe not as compelling as on release but still lovely.

2017 vintage

Rainier cherry and strawberry, blood orange, med + acid, bright

2017 vintage

PnP. Pure red fruit (raspberry, cherry, and strawberry). The fruit aroma has a wonderful sweet character to it. Some spice, and some earthiness I didn't get last time. On the palate the fruit is focused and leaner, with good acidity and supply tannins to balance and frame the fruit. A bit more secondary character than the last time I tasted this in Nov 2019, but this still seems young like it has a lot more to show and needs some …

2017 vintage

Vic's. Extremely light, almost rose in appearance. Drinks more like gamay than pinot noir.

2017 vintage

Transparent ruby. Lovely and boisterous nose that is floral, and that also shows some sweetness, with some creamy vanilla notes. Delicate mouthfeel but quite punchy with tart red berry fruit. Red cherry bubblegum, red plum. Structurally this is certainly in the higher acid / lower tannin box.

2017 vintage

This bottle showed signs of brett, unfortunately. More or less fine on the palate, but the nose had that band-aid note to it.

2017 vintage

very light color and weight, appropriate acidity, very little happening with the nose and palate, anonymous in a large burgundy glass. I have liked this producer's wines, lack of syrup and oak as well as the subtlety, but this was merely pleasant with coq au vin. It didn't seem like it was going to become more expressive. Sort of like an Enderle and Moll pinot without the magic

2017 vintage

Very light, modest nose, cranberry and red fruit on the palate. Very acidic. Nice style, but too young at this point. 90+

2017 vintage

So delicious. I ❤️ Kelley Fox. Delicate, transparent yet structured.

2017 vintage

Lovely Pinot. Ripe fruit, red profile Leaning towards strawberry and raspberry. Fine acidity on the palate, just a hint of stiffness with otherwise plush feel. Mild bitterness/pit character on the finish.

2017 vintage

The basic bottling from Kelley Fox and a good one, I have had a number of them over the last year or so and have always loved them. Last night I picked up a bit of a savory note (maybe soy?) which is a very pleasant addition to an already delicious bottle. Very balanced and a fine entry level bottle.

2017 vintage

Rounder and more plush than prior bottles. Very red profile, strawberry and raspberry notes. Light and fragrant, just a bit less vibrant than prior bottles. Still on the fresh and focused side of the spectrum.

2017 vintage

Kelley Fox Wines : Nose: Very fragrant strawberry, red floral, earth. 50% whole cluster. Palate: Pure wild Strawberry. Sweet and tart. But not crunchy or high toned. Don't get the earth I got on the nose. A kiss of vanilla sweetness, but not oaky vanilla. Light in body. Medium+ acidity. Very little fine tannin. Medium/short finish. Very very light, pretty and elegant. 91

2017 vintage

Delicious and reliable as ever with this wine. pretty nose and pure, elegant bright red fruit

2017 vintage

Light to medium ruby, very bright in the glass. I get notes of spice, floral aromatics and some wood on the nose. Nose opens up after 30 minutes slow ox. Good weight on the palate. It's quite juicy. Medium ripe strawberry and red cherry. Light, red-fruited, delicate, acidic, all the stuff I like. Good, but I will wait at least 2-3 years before I check back in on this.

2017 vintage

not blind Starting with nice red berries but later too tannic in the late palate. 87

2017 vintage

Bright cherry, lively acidity. Stored under vaccum seal overnight, seemed better balanced on the first day. Great, light style - should sit on my other two bottles for a year or two.

2017 vintage

Lighter color, like many of her wines, but nose is rich and focused. Red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, lower levels of spice on the nose. All raspberry and strawberry on the palate. Really bright, vibrant fruit, with great acid backbone and supple tannins. Lean and focused but with great depth. Clearly young with the best to come.

2017 vintage

Light, fresh and crisp, early drinking Pinot Noir. Translucent red fruit of early summer strawberries. Even better day two. Nice cellar protector for Kelley’s more serious single vineyards.

2017 vintage

Incredibly light color, almost translucent. Notes of strawberry, sour plum, and other red fruits. Sourness mellowed out after decant. Elegant but a bit too light in body for me. An easy drinking and well done wine though.

2017 vintage

Fantastic beach wine. See prior notes for details.

2017 vintage

Delicious! Pours translucent ruby and can almost read a book through it. packed with fresh strawberry and raspberry, clean, pure and delicious. love it!

2017 vintage

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Kelley Fox, Mirabai Pinot Noir, McMinnville

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