Minimus Wines

No. 5 Reduction Blaufränkisch Pinot Noir

9.116 ratings
9.16 pro ratings
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Pinot Noir, Blaufränkisch
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish, Pork
Top Notes For
Bryant Bickel

Not that reductive, kinda more like thin Pinot, it's doesn't have the advertised dynamics that you want

Not that reductive, kinda more like thin Pinot, it's doesn't have the advertised dynamics that you want

Nov 23rd, 2016
Erik McLaughlin

Vice President Seven Hills Winery

8.5

Maybe time as resolved most of the reduction, but rather than being fascinating and unusual this now drinks like a simplistic Pinot noir.

Maybe time as resolved most of the reduction, but rather than being fascinating and unusual this now drinks like a simplistic Pinot noir.

Jan 2nd, 2016
Deborah Heath

Chad Stock's brilliant ode to reduction. Savory pilot noir/blaufränkisch blend. Thanksgiving goodness.

Chad Stock's brilliant ode to reduction. Savory pilot noir/blaufränkisch blend. Thanksgiving goodness.

Nov 28th, 2014
Aran Healy

Partner Ruby WIne, Carlotta Cellars, Thistle Cellars

9.2

Like the name says. Reduction. Like bouillon. Ha. I like.

Like the name says. Reduction. Like bouillon. Ha. I like.

Oct 2nd, 2014
Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

9.4

If you don't know, now you know.

If you don't know, now you know.

Jan 13th, 2014
Paul Wielgus

Very

Very

Sep 5th, 2015
Quiltgoon

Delicious - just the way I like it. Smells like browned butter with a light taste and a warm chocolately finish

Delicious - just the way I like it. Smells like browned butter with a light taste and a warm chocolately finish

May 15th, 2015
Bryant Bickel

Bryant had this 9 years ago

Bryant had this 9 years ago

Dec 15th, 2015
Anthony Scelzo

Anthony had this 9 years ago

Anthony had this 9 years ago

Oct 11th, 2015
Allison McMahon

Allison had this 9 years ago

Allison had this 9 years ago

Jul 14th, 2015