Trisaetum Trisaetum Pinot Noir Artist Series No. 18, USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

Consistent with previous notes.

This is flawless and delicious, one of the better examples I’ve had from a wonderful 2010 vintage. A marriage of ripe, full body and vibrant, acidic fresh red fruit. It’s amazingly primary for 10 years of age. Nowhere near a decline, but I wouldn’t want to age this further, so good.

Bright red fruits and nice acidity

Beautiful wine. Paler color than the trisae, and super aromatic, lots of coffee, game, truffle, shot through with a hint of blood orange. Would age well.

Brought to restaurant. Needs to be decanted. Initially almost hint of effervescence, but the to the style I love. Great pour.

"Pinot in the City" tasting (Chicago, Ill) : Light bodied and flavors. Well integrated tannins and silky, elegant wine. (Doris: YES!)

Willamette Valley Wines presents: Pinot in the City (City Winery, Chicago, IL) : Nose: There is. Real elegance to the nose with pretty tones of red fruits, spice tones, raspberries, and floral tones. Taste: Medium bodied with medium+ acidity and some sneaky tannins. The structure catches you by surprise along with pretty tones of red fruits, spices, and floral tones. Overall: This is an elegant Pinot. There is a real nice style to it with good elegance and finesse.

Pinot in the City (City Winery, Chicago, IL) : Holy crap. The whole line up here was outstanding. For this price, this is a must buy. Exotic earthy, truffles, wet dog, stinky flowers. Lots of berries. Palate is full of richness and finesse. Such a great wine. Can't wait to dig deeper into Trisaetum's portfolio.

Willamette Valley Producers visit San Francisco (Golden Gate Club in The Presidio, San Francisco, California) : Medium red color with pale meniscus; floral, tart red fruit nose; floral, tart red fruit, rosehips palate; medium-plus finish

At the winery tasting room. Card says "single vineyard" In the glass: Light magenta, long legs. On the nose: Whiff of sulfur, tart cherries, herbal. In the mouth: Typical pinot of light cherries & spice, toasty oak. Pretty balanced, but needs a little more finish down the throat, but still nice. Overpriced at Retail $55

2010 Oregon Pinot Noirs (Beltramo's, Menlo Park, CA) : Pine sap, pine needle, floral nose. Balanced in the mouth, light to medium bodied, red plum, floral notes, fine grained tannins. Really nice, as standout in this lineup.