Teutonic, Alsea Vineyard Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
Teutonic · Oregon › Willamette Valley › United States of America
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90
/100
Reviews
23
professional
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90.2
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95
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Taster #4941
· Apr 14, 2023
The “Loring purple” is expected. But I wasn’t expecting a wine so similar to the 2013 opened a few months ago, but the notes then describe this wine to a tee: “Dark fruits dominate the nose with black cherry and plum accompanied with smoke, cloves, and even some cinnamon bun-like notes. Brian’s telltale teaberry/cloves punches through from the end of the attack, then leading the mid-palate into the finish.” Nothing wrong with consistency over vintages. Some grains of sediment about …
2012 vintage
Taster #4941
· Aug 11, 2022
The Durell bottlings by Brian have not been my favorite of his offerings. But this bottle was different. The wine is very floral with violets, cinnamon, cherry compote, cola (maybe even Dr. Pepper), mushrooms. We also compared it in Riedel Vinum Pinot glasses with the universal Zalto resulting in a split decision as to who liked which glass best. The brightness of the wine held up nicely to the pan seared pork chops topped with sauteed mushrooms and onions. We …
2012 vintage
Taster #4941
· Feb 14, 2020
No real notes, but the wine finishes a bit bitter. My least favorite of the Lorings with the Keefer ‘09, ‘13 (x2) being much preferred. No sediment. 14.8% alc. With (chicken) coq au vin and the friendship of the Smileys, Sheets and Karen Frank. Recommended.
2012 vintage
Taster #5662
· Nov 29, 2018
88/100
Plenty of red berry fruit. Some definite tartness. Not really as rich and robust as a "typical" CA Pinot. Then again, not as much tannin and structure as a "typical" French one. I wasn't finding the middle to be all that great. I see a couple of notes about flawed bottles, so maybe this one was just on the edge...
2012 vintage
Taster #1266
· Sep 6, 2018
88/100
As others have said, a little too jammy and syrup-sweet for my taste, but still enjoyable. Almost overcooked, and the alcohol level shows it. Like some of Loring's other single vineyard offerings better.
2012 vintage
Taster #2975
· Jan 28, 2018
88/100
A little jammy than some Lorings, but definitely has the DNA of a LWC. Dark ripe cherries and plum fruit, syrupy in a way, big cinnamon and a sweet lingering cherry finish.
2012 vintage
Taster #7113
· Nov 11, 2017
93/100
93+. Well balanced, fruit driven, nice structure, very long finish.
2012 vintage
Taster #4956
· Nov 8, 2017
91/100
Black currants, cranberries and a light smattering of ripe plums shop up to make this food friendly wine rich, medium bodied and balanced.
2012 vintage
Taster #8506
· Oct 30, 2016
85/100
Disappointing. Sell.
2012 vintage
Taster #2551
· Oct 13, 2016
93/100
Incredibly well balanced. Lots of black raspberry and on the medium to full bodies side of pinot noir. Nice long finsh. Drinking beautifully now
2012 vintage
Taster #8506
· Oct 9, 2016
88/100
Good color, nice berries, not much complexity or a very good mouthfeel.
2012 vintage
Taster #0831
· Jul 4, 2016
90/100
Ditto last note.
2012 vintage
Taster #4346
· May 10, 2016
89/100
Long spicy finish. Clear red. Full of ripe fruit.
2012 vintage
Taster #3995
· Apr 18, 2016
89/100
Blind Pinot's (The Kenwood) : The nose is light. On the palate, a lot of light ripe fruit, strawberry and cherry. This was served blind, and I guessed a German pinot. I see that this is intended to be German and style, and I agree. I'd like to try this wine again non-blind, as it is a bit different.
2012 vintage
Taster #2975
· Apr 2, 2016
90/100
A typical lusciuos and yummy fruit forward Loring. Had a nice spice component.
2012 vintage
Taster #6509
· Jan 15, 2016
90/100
Color of medium red. Scents of raspberry. Tastes of raspberries and other red fruits. Medium (not overboard) fruit taste.
2012 vintage
Taster #5795
· Jan 9, 2016
89/100
Interesting wine. Crunchy red raspberries, cranberries and currants. Hint of salinity. Strong mineral presence.
2012 vintage
Taster #2975
· Nov 20, 2015
90/100
Typical tasty Loring, nice fruit, mouth feel and structure.
2012 vintage
Taster #1467
· Sep 14, 2015
95/100
- Brick color.
2012 vintage
Taster #0935
· Jul 25, 2015
4th Saturday Group brown bagger (Mark & Rochelle's) : Aromas of grapefruit, raspberry, cabbage rolls and perfumed red fruit. Sour strawberry fruit on the palate. Guessed Pinot Noir, but wasn't too sure of its origin. Quite a surprise when this was unveiled as a Loring. This reminded me a bit of the old LWCs under the composite rubber cork. This must certainly be a flawed bottle.
2012 vintage
Taster #1467
· Jun 29, 2015
95/100
- Garnet color.
2012 vintage
Taster #0831
· Jun 3, 2015
90/100
Better than 1st bottle which was way too early, but same comments. Bottle says 14.8% alcohol, but you dont taste it. Fruit still dominates, but not in an unpleasant way. This is going to be a good medium term drinker.
2012 vintage
Taster #4485
· May 21, 2015
91/100
Solid 90/91 point wine with a decent price. Raspberry, strawberry, velvet tannins, good acidity.
2012 vintage
Taster #0200
· May 21, 2015
91/100
Wonderful bouquet with scents of ripe red fruit and hint of tobacco and leather, smooth taste and great finish, very nice Loring Pinot.
2012 vintage
Taster #9438
· May 9, 2015
90/100
Dinner Wines and a Teutonic Tasting; 5/7/2015-5/10/2015 (Various) : medium red with a garnet hue. 2oz pour over 15 minutes. exotic spices, perfumed, darker red fruits, bit of funk. The palate has cherry, fine tannins, mint, wood, balanced, riper, a bit potpourri, finessed. 90+pts.
2012 vintage
Taster #2817
· Jan 26, 2015
Definitely needs a few years in the cellar to unfurl. The stuffing is there.
2012 vintage
Taster #0831
· Oct 1, 2014
90/100
Really good fruit on the nose, good balance, all is well but still tight as a drum. Good signs for the future development. This just needs time.
2012 vintage
Taster #4485
· Aug 31, 2014
91/100
Strawberry, raspberry, bold and full flavored.
2012 vintage