Angela Estate
Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir
Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
For a 7-year old Oregon Pinot, there are a couple of unusual things here. First, zero sediment. Second, the wine still seems quite tightly-knit and youthful. But it’s quite nice. Nose is spot-on sous-bois and dark cherry, sweet baking spice, and a rooty cola note. Seems youthful in the mouth, with nice concentration and rocking acids. On the leaner but linear side, but with a lengthy finish that sports a slight bitter note at the end. Was great with Chicken Dijon.
For a 7-year old Oregon Pinot, there are a couple of unusual things here. First, zero sediment. Second, the wine still seems quite tightly-knit and youthful. But it’s quite nice. Nose is spot-on sous-bois and dark cherry, sweet baking spice, and a rooty cola note. Seems youthful in the mouth, with nice concentration and rocking acids. On the leaner but linear side, but with a lengthy finish that sports a slight bitter note at the end. Was great with Chicken Dijon.
Feb 20th, 2021
A small, family-owned winery, owned by Antony Beck a native South African wine producer who began Angela Estate in 2006. Antony created the winery as a celebration of his wife, Angela and their five children. Made with estate fruit, aromas of fruit, floral & spice. Juice flavors of raspberry and strawberry with licorice and spicy pepper notes. Fine tannins on lingering finish ending with bits of cacao. Give this a few more in the cellar.
A small, family-owned winery, owned by Antony Beck a native South African wine producer who began Angela Estate in 2006. Antony created the winery as a celebration of his wife, Angela and their five children. Made with estate fruit, aromas of fruit, floral & spice. Juice flavors of raspberry and strawberry with licorice and spicy pepper notes. Fine tannins on lingering finish ending with bits of cacao. Give this a few more in the cellar.
Feb 12th, 2018Great Pinot, not huge like Sonoma Coast Pinot put a little more fruit than great Burgundy. Great Spice, Pinot body, light red fruit, some earth. I think this is a fantastic wine, still true to the varietal style with Oregon twist. Top Notch
Great Pinot, not huge like Sonoma Coast Pinot put a little more fruit than great Burgundy. Great Spice, Pinot body, light red fruit, some earth. I think this is a fantastic wine, still true to the varietal style with Oregon twist. Top Notch
Dec 2nd, 2017
This is rockin'. Guess I'm going back to an Oregon Pinot phase.
This is rockin'. Guess I'm going back to an Oregon Pinot phase.
May 7th, 2017
Pop and pour. Much better than my previous btl. On the nose: soft rose, cranberry, strawberry leaf. On the palate: good acidity, good density, tomato leaf, wild strawberry, cranberry. Attenuated tannin. Actually pretty compelling, if still primary.
Pop and pour. Much better than my previous btl. On the nose: soft rose, cranberry, strawberry leaf. On the palate: good acidity, good density, tomato leaf, wild strawberry, cranberry. Attenuated tannin. Actually pretty compelling, if still primary.
Mar 30th, 2021Opened yesterday. Not bad. On the nose: cranberry, baking spice, strawberry. On the palate: good acidity, sweet cranberry and some slight stemmy notes. Good density and soft tannin on the finish. Definitely OR PN, but not particularly exciting.
Opened yesterday. Not bad. On the nose: cranberry, baking spice, strawberry. On the palate: good acidity, sweet cranberry and some slight stemmy notes. Good density and soft tannin on the finish. Definitely OR PN, but not particularly exciting.
Jan 20th, 2021
Delicious. Would happily drink all night.
Delicious. Would happily drink all night.
Nov 29th, 2019
Probably my favorite Pinot from 2013. Ken Wright knows how to make wine. Light fruit and silky texture.
Probably my favorite Pinot from 2013. Ken Wright knows how to make wine. Light fruit and silky texture.
Oct 30th, 2016