Soter Vineyards
Mineral Springs Pinot Noir
Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
This is a spectacular Pinot noir with a warm medium Ruby color and a pronounced and complex nose highlighting red cherry, red currant, black cherry, wild strawberry, dried orange peel, earthy forest floor and violet. Exquisite balance of flavor, alcohol and acidity on the palate with soft, velvet tannins and a long finish. There is a lot going on here and it’s all good. Excellent now, it will be even better in another couple of years as more tertiary character emerges.
This is a spectacular Pinot noir with a warm medium Ruby color and a pronounced and complex nose highlighting red cherry, red currant, black cherry, wild strawberry, dried orange peel, earthy forest floor and violet. Exquisite balance of flavor, alcohol and acidity on the palate with soft, velvet tannins and a long finish. There is a lot going on here and it’s all good. Excellent now, it will be even better in another couple of years as more tertiary character emerges.
Jul 15th, 2022
2008 Vintage. Spicy, dusty, berry aromatics. Very crisp and vibrant w intense red raspberry, cranberry flavors. Showing some development w forest and other savory elements showing through
2008 Vintage. Spicy, dusty, berry aromatics. Very crisp and vibrant w intense red raspberry, cranberry flavors. Showing some development w forest and other savory elements showing through
Apr 11th, 2021
Soter is Tony Soter's life-long study in viticulture and winegrowing. Settled at Mineral Springs Ranch in the Yamhill-Carlton District of the Willamette Valley. Aged for 12 months in 40% new French oak. A complex nose of ripe berry, sweet spice & dried red fruits with floral scents. On the palate if flavors of sweet cherry and strawberry, vanilla notes, savory acidity with smooth silky tannins. Lingering finish ending with mineral notes. Starting to drink well now.
Soter is Tony Soter's life-long study in viticulture and winegrowing. Settled at Mineral Springs Ranch in the Yamhill-Carlton District of the Willamette Valley. Aged for 12 months in 40% new French oak. A complex nose of ripe berry, sweet spice & dried red fruits with floral scents. On the palate if flavors of sweet cherry and strawberry, vanilla notes, savory acidity with smooth silky tannins. Lingering finish ending with mineral notes. Starting to drink well now.
Apr 9th, 2019One of my all time favorite Oregon Pinots. This 2014 is vibrant and drinking very well.
One of my all time favorite Oregon Pinots. This 2014 is vibrant and drinking very well.
Nov 29th, 2017
Beautiful color. Tons of potential. I’d probably wait another 5-10 years.
Beautiful color. Tons of potential. I’d probably wait another 5-10 years.
May 27th, 2023I love 2012 and I really like Soter but this is not my favorite 2012. Very nice though. Cherry, blackberry and a buttery richness on the finish.
I love 2012 and I really like Soter but this is not my favorite 2012. Very nice though. Cherry, blackberry and a buttery richness on the finish.
Jul 14th, 2019
Emblematic of Mineral Springs. Pleasure to experience this limited white label of Soter
Emblematic of Mineral Springs. Pleasure to experience this limited white label of Soter
Jul 7th, 2019
305 Watching Somm III. WITH BONE BROTH
305 Watching Somm III. WITH BONE BROTH
Dec 27th, 2018Very special 2013 vintage ...where the extremely hot summer and heavy rain actually balanced out the wine naturally ...amazing riper/redfruit but the balance of earth to fruit and oak really showcases winemakers ability to create and work in confluence w nature and still create a very special wine...awesome!! Go Cahill!!
Very special 2013 vintage ...where the extremely hot summer and heavy rain actually balanced out the wine naturally ...amazing riper/redfruit but the balance of earth to fruit and oak really showcases winemakers ability to create and work in confluence w nature and still create a very special wine...awesome!! Go Cahill!!
Jul 8th, 2018