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Vineyard: Brittan
| Owners | Ellen Brittan, Robert Brittan |
| Appellation | McMinnville |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2010 Brittan Vineyards Basalt Block Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5%
alc., $50. Sourced from parts the vineyard with the heaviest concentration of
broken sub-marine basalt, resulting in low yielding vines that produce intense
flavors. Primarily Pommard, blended with 667, 777 and 115. Aged 9 months in
25% new French oak.
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Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass.
Aromas of dark red berries including cranberries, vitamins, and seasoned oak.
Dark red raspberry, red plum and red cherry flavors are featured underlain with
soft tannins. Finishes with a rush of sour cherry fruit and grapefruit-driven
acidity. Not particularly pleasing on its own, but acid can be your friend at the
dinner table, and this wine should work nicely with a salad dressed with vinaigrette, deep-fried foods or fish
dishes with creamy sauces. Good.
Reviewed January 19, 2013
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2009 Brittan Vineyards Basalt Block Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.3%
alc., $39.
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Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Subdued aromas
of dark red fruits, herbs and pine. Middleweight flavors of dark red cherries and
berries with a hint of citrus on the finish. Softer, more restrained than the Gestalt
Block bottling, offering a creamy texture and inviting drinkability. This is more to
my liking. Very good.
Reviewed May 11, 2012
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2009 Brittan Vineyards Gestalt Block Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $39. From an estate
vineyard located on a south facing mountainside in the McMinnville AVA.
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The dense, deep purple color in the
glass shows what is to follow. Heady aromas of very ripe purple plum and black grapes. Lavishly fruited with
more body than typical for Oregon Pinot Noir. Ripe, tooth-staining intensity with endless waves of sweet,
purple fruit balanced by firm tannins and a vivid, citrus-driven acidity. Not for me personally, but done well in its
style. Good.
Reviewed May 11, 2012
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2010 Brittan Vineyards Basalt Block Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $50. Sourced from parts the vineyard with the heaviest concentration of broken sub-marine basalt, resulting in low yielding vines that produce intense flavors. Primarily Pommard, blended with 667, 777 and 115. Aged 9 months in 25% new French oak. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromas of dark red berries including cranberries, vitamins, and seasoned oak. Dark red raspberry, red plum and red cherry flavors are featured underlain with soft tannins. Finishes with a rush of sour cherry fruit and grapefruit-driven acidity. Not particularly pleasing on its own, but acid can be your friend at the dinner table, and this wine should work nicely with a salad dressed with vinaigrette, deep-fried foods or fish dishes with creamy sauces. Good. Reviewed January 19, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 Brittan Vineyards Basalt Block Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., $39. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Subdued aromas of dark red fruits, herbs and pine. Middleweight flavors of dark red cherries and berries with a hint of citrus on the finish. Softer, more restrained than the Gestalt Block bottling, offering a creamy texture and inviting drinkability. This is more to my liking. Very good. Reviewed May 11, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 Brittan Vineyards Gestalt Block Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $39. From an estate vineyard located on a south facing mountainside in the McMinnville AVA. · The dense, deep purple color in the glass shows what is to follow. Heady aromas of very ripe purple plum and black grapes. Lavishly fruited with more body than typical for Oregon Pinot Noir. Ripe, tooth-staining intensity with endless waves of sweet, purple fruit balanced by firm tannins and a vivid, citrus-driven acidity. Not for me personally, but done well in its style. Good. Reviewed May 11, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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