Vineyard: Mineral Springs

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

Sips of Recently Tasted Oregon Pinot Noir (9.34 12/17/2013)
More Sips of 2008 Oregon Pinot Noir (8.30 1/27/2011)
Embarrassment of Riches: Oregon (9.1 1/11/2012)
Still More Oregon Wines to Savor (9.15 11/24/2012)
Sips of Recently Tasted Oregon Pinot Noir (9.50 11/21/2014)
Final Oregon Wine Reviews of 2016 (10.44 12/13/2016)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Soter Vineyards

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2014 Soter Mineral Springs Ranch Yamhill-Carlton Oregon Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., 2,400 cases, $65. Estate grown and bottled. 30% whole cluster fermentation. 30 days extended maceration. Racked only for assembly before bottling. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Gorgeous aromas of dark cherry, spice, rose petal and notable oak input. Somewhat closed and still tannic, but with luscious black cherry and spice flavors in a nicely balanced mid weight styled wine with some length on the juicy finish. Needs time to evolve and integrate the tannins. The wine needs patience and understanding and could disappoint if you pop the cork now. Score: 90-92. Reviewed December 13, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2011 Soter Mineral Springs Ranch Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.4% alc., $45. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromas of cherries, dried herbs and mushrooms. Light, elegant and soft on the palate, with flavors of cherries and blueberries caressed by gossamer tannins. A very delicately flavored wine that is true to the Soter style and mirrors the vintage. That said, the wine is appealing but not special. Score: 88. Reviewed December 18, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2011 Soter Mineral Springs Estate Grown Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.6% alc., 540 cases, $85. A selection created only in a given vintage when something unique begs the spotlight. This is the fourth bottling of Mineral Springs Pinot Noir and is sourced primarily from Heirloom clones. 30% whole cluster fermentation. 30 days extended maceration. Aged 12 months in 50% new French oak barrels. Racked once for assembly before bottling. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Very pleasant nose with aromas of black raspberry and spice picking up intensity over time in the glass. Richly fruited with blackberry, plummy, and black currant flavors, with a touch of blueberry-pomegranate chiming in. Substantial, but not excessive tannins and a citrus-driven, bright finish. A high-collared wine of elegance and charm. Still highly aromatic and flavorful the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. This beauty will easily age another ten years. Score: 93. Reviewed November 19, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2010 Soter Vineyards Mineral Springs Ranch Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.4% alc., $50. Exclusively from the estate vineyard planted to 20 acres of Pinot Noir just east of the town of Carlton. 100% de-stemmed, 3-4 day cold soak, 7-10 day extended maceration, aged 12-15 months in 33% new French oak and an additional 6 months in bottle before release. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Penetrating and uplifting nose offering aromas of Bing cherries and spice. Rich attack of delicious black cherry, plum and boysenberry fruits, impressing the mid palate and finishing long and generous. Seamless, soft and silky with well-mannered tannins. Highly enjoyable now but has the balance to evolve over many years. Reviewed November 24, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2009 Soter Mineral Springs Ranch Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., $45. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. A chameleon in the glass, constantly changing. Various aromas are evident, including ripe plum, blackberry jam, spice, rose petals, and kid glove. Discreetly extracted flavors of black raspberries, black cherries and a hint of strawberries all wrapped in firm, ripe tannins. Silky with pleasing finesse, offering a big lip-smacking finish. Still great two days later from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Reviewed January 12, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2008 Soter Vineyards Mineral Springs Ranch Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., $40. 30 acres of estate vineyard just east of town of Carlton. 4th vintage from this vineyard. 100% de-stemmed, 3-4 day cold soak, 7-10 day extended maceration, aged 12 to 15 months in 60% new and 40% neutral French oak barrels. Aged 6 months in bottle before release. · Moderate reddish-purple hue in the glass. Terrific nose with bright aromas of ripe berries, forest floor and good barnyard. Remarkably flavored in the mouth with a depth and richness of cherry and berry flavor that defies description. Soft and elegant with well-proportioned tannin and acidity. One of the best 2008 Oregon Pinot Noirs I have tasted and a superb cellar candidate. Reviewed January 27, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »