The 2019 Averaen Pinot Noir is smooth and open-knit, showing good clarity and seamless texture to the appealingly sweet red fruit flavors. Subtle tannins make a quick appearance before fading into the lingering, juicy fruit. $20.00 (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2022)
The 2019 Averaen Pinot Noir is smooth and open-knit, showing good clarity and seamless texture to the appealingly sweet red fruit flavors. Subtle tannins make a quick appearance before fading into the lingering, juicy fruit. $20.00 (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2022)
Feb 24th, 2022
Ok but more of a tart cherry flavor. Good for the price.
Ok but more of a tart cherry flavor. Good for the price.
Jun 5th, 2021
Quite nice with Pat’s grilled steaks ($20). Floral fruity finish
Quite nice with Pat’s grilled steaks ($20). Floral fruity finish
Nov 21st, 2022
Light, nice. Strawberries, not a ton of depth. Good daily drinker.
Light, nice. Strawberries, not a ton of depth. Good daily drinker.
May 27th, 2022
Really good Pinot. Enjoyed with the mole and chicken dinner by Kurt and Sarah.
Really good Pinot. Enjoyed with the mole and chicken dinner by Kurt and Sarah.
Oct 24th, 2021
Cherry cola aromas, light on the palate, bright acidity, tart black cherries, peppery lingering tannins. Definitely fruit-forward, not as earthy as I'd expect for a Willamette pinot.
Cherry cola aromas, light on the palate, bright acidity, tart black cherries, peppery lingering tannins. Definitely fruit-forward, not as earthy as I'd expect for a Willamette pinot.
Sep 24th, 2021
Fruity start with strong tannin finish. $21.99.
Fruity start with strong tannin finish. $21.99.
Apr 24th, 2021
Light but good
Mar 25th, 2021
Only a few weeks after tasting this at my new favorite Houston restaurant, I was delighted to see this at Costco for ~$15. Same tasting notes apply; my thoughts here are it’s a commendable balance from a lightly extracted elegant style and a more forceful richer style reflected in a lovely creamy texture. Plenty of tension preceded by those aromatics beg for food pairing so no surprise this wine graces the smart sommelier wine lists. A once in a lifetime pandemic might be the reason the #willamettevalley #pinotnoir lover gets to buy this at a bargain retail price while also enjoying it at a fine dining restaurant.
Only a few weeks after tasting this at my new favorite Houston restaurant, I was delighted to see this at Costco for ~$15. Same tasting notes apply; my thoughts here are it’s a commendable balance from a lightly extracted elegant style and a more forceful richer style reflected in a lovely creamy texture. Plenty of tension preceded by those aromatics beg for food pairing so no surprise this wine graces the smart sommelier wine lists. A once in a lifetime pandemic might be the reason the #willamettevalley #pinotnoir lover gets to buy this at a bargain retail price while also enjoying it at a fine dining restaurant.
Feb 24th, 2021
Light
Feb 16th, 2021
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
