R Stuart, Big Fire Pinot Noir, Oregon

R Stuart · Oregon › United States of America

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LWIN 1420801
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85 /100
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8
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Taster #0643 · Jan 7, 2020
I enjoyed it with grilled tuna and fried liver and onions. Still love it.
2014 vintage
Taster #0643 · Sep 6, 2019
I really enjoyed this wine. It's GREAT! I highly recommend it.
2014 vintage
Taster #0643 · Jun 8, 2019
This was very nice with meat, even on the second day. Tipping my toe into Oregon wines, this was a great start.
2014 vintage
Taster #7080 · Oct 15, 2018
Yum, ripe fruit, good value
2014 vintage
Taster #5750 · Jul 6, 2018
85/100
Varietally correct, light in style (I generally do not downgrade for stylistic differences, whether I care for them or not), but not a lot in terms of depth or character that lends itself to description. Spouse said this had a touch of vinegar taste, I thought the finish was more of a gasoline aftertaste. Either way, a NO on repurchase. Not an inexpensive wine, but thankfully, not expensive. Agree with JHSTERHN's note. Solid 85.
2014 vintage
Taster #2826 · Jun 4, 2018
85/100
Not a bad pinot. Has some pinot qualities, strawberry, cherry, and cola. Also has some "off" notes that make the finish a little awkward. Maybe a good house pinot but certainly nothing special and certainly nothing in the 90 point range.
2014 vintage
Taster #6647 · Jun 4, 2017
90/100
Not as clean and focused as most Willamette pinots, however it was a 20$ bottle. Red fruits , medium acid and a short yet pleasant finish. No tannins and the wine got a bit better as it breathed.a little closer to California style while retaining just enough Willamette DNA.
2014 vintage
Taster #1714 · May 26, 2017
92/100
Damn good Oregon Pinot. Lively and interesting and terrific QPR.
2014 vintage
Taster #8686 · Dec 10, 2008
70/100
Absolute mouthwash -- this is the third bottle I've had and each previous time it was so bad that I'd thought that it must have been flawed (despite having a screw-cap) -- but third time's (not) the charm and I am forced to conclude that this is just a truly horrible wine. The only thing a big fire would be good for would be to incinerate any remaining stock.
2004 vintage
Taster #9937 · Oct 4, 2008
Wow Big Fire is a big dud. The bottle we tried wasn't drinkable and may have been flawed. Had some big Pinot aromas but upon tasting it was acidic, unxious and gnarly and had a flat, overbearing flavor. Not vinegar but just a bad Pinot. There was now life or verve to this wine whatsoever. Would be interested in trying another bottle just to be sure that the one we had wasn't truly flawed. Yet, we've had other wines that …
2004 vintage
Taster #8686 · Apr 26, 2008
Bad bottle, I guess. Such aggressive acidity that it seemed to have fermented in the bottle.
2004 vintage
Taster #6572 · Apr 15, 2007
90/100
The nose was fruity. It had a silky texture in my mouth. Well balanced, nice long finish (no tanins). Overall a delicious Pinot. Sadly, this was bottle 11 of a case, with only one left to enjoy.
2004 vintage
Taster #4053 · Feb 24, 2006
88/100
Fruity nose. this tasting we ate with acidic food and I noticed much more alcohol, especially in the front, and a slightly buttery finish. Warm and balanced and more charm on the second tasting.
2004 vintage
Taster #4053 · Feb 10, 2006
83/100
fruity nose and taste withsome tannis. notmuch acidity or length. Could use time.
2004 vintage