Averaen
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Tonight on this the start of the weekend I had a taste for Willamette Valley Pinot and so I went to my store of choice in Chicagoland. I picked up a couple and not the usual choices. I wanted to try some under $20 Pinot. So the one I have opened is the inaugural 2015 Averean Pinot Noir. This is a new brand from the makers of Banshee and it shows with the California influence.
The nose is very aromatic with notes of strawberry, cranberry, cherry, red raspberry, cola, vanilla, an earthy component and a touch of smoky oak.
On the palate the nose is confirmed with cherry, cranberry, ripe strawberry, red raspberry, vanilla, spice, and rich soil.
Definitely not your typical Oregon Pinot Noir. More California influence than Oregon. Medium bodied and well balanced with medium + acidity, medium tannins. This is not what I look for in a Willamette Valley Pinot Noir but is a very pleasant wine and drinkable all night long. Please have an enjoyable weekend and as always stay safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
Tonight on this the start of the weekend I had a taste for Willamette Valley Pinot and so I went to my store of choice in Chicagoland. I picked up a couple and not the usual choices. I wanted to try some under $20 Pinot. So the one I have opened is the inaugural 2015 Averean Pinot Noir. This is a new brand from the makers of Banshee and it shows with the California influence.
The nose is very aromatic with notes of strawberry, cranberry, cherry, red raspberry, cola, vanilla, an earthy component and a touch of smoky oak.
On the palate the nose is confirmed with cherry, cranberry, ripe strawberry, red raspberry, vanilla, spice, and rich soil.
Definitely not your typical Oregon Pinot Noir. More California influence than Oregon. Medium bodied and well balanced with medium + acidity, medium tannins. This is not what I look for in a Willamette Valley Pinot Noir but is a very pleasant wine and drinkable all night long. Please have an enjoyable weekend and as always stay safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
Vibrant, sharply focused scents of ripe red berries and candied flowers are complicated by suggestions of cinnamon and allspice. Sweet on the palate while floral notes come back strong on the clinging, spice-laced finish, with harmonious, slow-building tannins. (JR)
Vibrant, sharply focused scents of ripe red berries and candied flowers are complicated by suggestions of cinnamon and allspice. Sweet on the palate while floral notes come back strong on the clinging, spice-laced finish, with harmonious, slow-building tannins. (JR)
1 person found it helpfulJan 8th, 2017
I've been completely spoiled by Rivers-Marie, but this drinks way above its price point (~$20). Bitter but lush red fruit that evokes Burgundy, followed by a Christmas in July farmers market of herbs and spices. Legit.
I've been completely spoiled by Rivers-Marie, but this drinks way above its price point (~$20). Bitter but lush red fruit that evokes Burgundy, followed by a Christmas in July farmers market of herbs and spices. Legit.
Jul 1st, 2017
Vibrant & fresh red fruit opens, followed by a floral & woodsy character. Sweet touch of oak rounds off the nicely acidic palate. Killer first vintage! #averæn #swc
Vibrant & fresh red fruit opens, followed by a floral & woodsy character. Sweet touch of oak rounds off the nicely acidic palate. Killer first vintage! #averæn #swc
Feb 3rd, 2017
Cherry, berry, raspberry, cranberry, earth, & spice. More of california style than Willamette, but I still enjoy it quite a bit.
Cherry, berry, raspberry, cranberry, earth, & spice. More of california style than Willamette, but I still enjoy it quite a bit.
Oct 9th, 2017
Passport says Oregon, taste says California. Vanilla, raspberry, cola, nice body, reasonably priced -- what's not to like?
Passport says Oregon, taste says California. Vanilla, raspberry, cola, nice body, reasonably priced -- what's not to like?
Oct 8th, 2017
Nice pinot noir. On par with Bench and Banshee.
Nice pinot noir. On par with Bench and Banshee.
Jul 28th, 2017
Red & black berry fruit with some sweetness & heat on the nose. Plum, dark berry juiciness followed by a brambly mid palate and sweet and tart finish. More CA than OR.
Red & black berry fruit with some sweetness & heat on the nose. Plum, dark berry juiciness followed by a brambly mid palate and sweet and tart finish. More CA than OR.
May 12th, 2017