Vineyard: Bayliss-Bower

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

Sips of Recently Tasted Oregon Pinot Noir (11.3 5/6/2017)
Recently Tasted Oregon Pinot Noir (10.33 7/6/2016)
Ghost Hill Cellars (9.42 5/25/2014)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Ghost Hill Cellars

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2014 Ghost Hill Cellars Bayliss-Bower Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton Oregon Pinot Noir Blanc

13.5% alc., pH 3.49, 590 cases, $25, screwcap. Whole cluster pressed and settled in stainless tank. The juice was racked off heavy sediment and fermented in a second stainless tank to dryness. The wine was aged in stainless on the lees with frequent stirring. · Light pink color in the glass. Elevating aromas of strawberry, white peach and watermelon lead to a bright and vibrant wine that is light on its feet, featuring flavors that echo the nose. An outstanding example of this Pinot Noir curiosity and one of Oregon’s best examples. Serve chilled as a superb accompaniment to summer barbecues. Score: 90. Reviewed July 9, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Ghost Hill Cellars Bayliss-Bower Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton Oregon Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.39, 520 cases, $42. Released May 1, 2017. A blend of 45% Pommard, 20% Dijon 777, 20% Dijon 114 and 15% Wädenswil. Aged in French oak barrels, 10% new. · Light ruby red color in the glass. Highly fragrant aromas of red cherry, red cherry hard candy, honeysuckle, earthy flora and sweet oak. Light to mid weight in style, with delicate, but flavorful tastes of red cherry, raspberry and spice. A genteel wine with admirable balance and a lip-smacking finish. Score: 90. Reviewed May 7, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Ghost Hill Cellars Bayliss-Bower Vineyard Prospector’s Reserve Yamhill-Carlton Oregon Pinot

13.5% alc., pH 3.42, $55. Released May 1, 2017. A blend of six barrels that created a more masculine and intense reflection of the site and vintage. Wädenswil, Pommard, 777 and 114 clones from the oldest part of the vineyard. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Conspicuous aromas of cherry and forest floor lead to a mouthful of black cherry, blueberry and plum flavors that linger in the mouth and on the finish. Fine-grain tannins back up the fruit that is deftly touched by oak. A polished wine with gratifying balance that will benefit from a little more time in bottle to ameliorate the tannins. Score: 93. Reviewed May 7, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Ghost Hill Cellars “Spirit of Pinot Noir” Yamhill-Carlton Rosé

13.0% alc., pH 3.43, 156 cases, screwcap, $20. 50% saignée and 50% a byproduct of Pinot Noir Blanc pressing. Aged 6 months on lees with stirring in stainless steel. · Modest pink color in the glass. A crisp, lively wine with aromas and flavors of strawberry, blood orange, orange zest and cranberry. Satisfying, with some fruit dancing on the finish. Score: 88. Reviewed June 2, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Ghost Hill Cellars Bayliss-Bower Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton Oregon Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.80, 331 cases, $42. A blend of four clones including Pommard (45%), 777 (20%), 114 (20%) and 15% Wädenswil. Aged in French oak barrels, 10% new. · Light cherry red color in the glass. I loved the nose which offered waves of cherry, baking spice and sandalwood aromas. Soft in the mouth and easy to indulge, with mid weight flavors of cherry, spice and a hint of herbal oak, framed by balanced, chalky tannins. An impressive offering from the difficult 2013 vintage. Score: 92. Reviewed July 9, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 Ghost Hill Cellars Yamhill Carlton Pinot Noir Blanc

13.5% alc., pH 3.40, 416 cases, $25, screwcap. Produced since 2010 from young clone 115 vines. Whole cluster pressed into 100% stainless steel. Cool fermentation over 5 months on lees until it was filtered 3 days before bottling. · Pale rose with a gold cast in the glass. Aromas of apple and peach are echoed in the flavors with an added touch of red berry. Boisterous and complex with a lively cut of acidity. Pinot Noir Blanc always challenges the senses. Score: 89. Reviewed June 2, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2011 Ghost Hill Cellars Bayliss-Bower Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir

13.2% alc., pH 3.69, 300 cases, $42. Clones 114, Wädenswil, 777, and Pommard. 100% de-stemmed. Aged in 10% new French oak. 2012 International Pinot Noir Celebration Featured Wine. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Lovely and spirited nose offering hi-tone aromas of cherry, dried herbs and spice. Middleweight flavors of dark cherry, sassafras, and savory herbs. Juicy and fresh, with a long, dry finish. Score: 90. Reviewed June 2, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2011 Ghost Hill Cellars Prospector’s Reserve Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.64, 100 cases, $55. A 5 barrel selection of clones 114, 777, Pommard and Wädenswill in about equal proportions. One new barrel. · Moderately light reddish purple hue in the glass. Very deep and enticing cherry aroma with a rose petal note. Discreetly concentrated core of cherry and raspberry fruit supported by fine-grain tannins and balanced acidity. Barrel management is spot on and the finish is particularly noteworthy for its persistence. Score: 92. Reviewed June 2, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2008 Ghost Hill Cellars Bayliss-Bower Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir

13.5%, re-release of 14 cases, $62. 100% free-run juice. Rebecca’s first wine at Ghost Hill Cellars. Some held back because the 2009 vintage was so fruit-forward and released again in May 2014 to Wine Club. · Medium reddish purple color in the glass. Deep black cherry aromas with a swirl of raspberry and a hint of watermelon. Full-bodied and structured with a core of intensely flavored black cherries and dark raspberries with a touch of spice, herbs and oak. The finish is generous and lasts over 30 seconds. A special wine with many years ahead. Score: 92. Reviewed June 2, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »