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Stoller Family Estate
| Owner(s) | Bill Stoller |
| Web site | www.stollerfamilyestate.com |
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Bill Stoller was born into a Yamhill Valley farming family and through his success with Express Personnel Professionals, which he co-founded in 1983, was able to make investments in the Willamette Valley wine industry. Stoller obtained part ownership in Chehalem Wines in 1993. That same year he purchased a 373-acre turkey farm on a knoll east of Lafayette owned by Bill's father and uncle. The property is fondly known as "Corton Hill" which references its similarity to the famed wrap around the hillside in Burgundy.
The property was initially acquired as a joint project with Harry Pederson-Nedry of Chehalem Wines who has since sold his interest in Stoller Family Estate. Bill Stoller acquired Chehalem Winery in February 2018.
Stoller Vineyards was founded in 2001. Their first wine release was the Stoller Estate 2001 Pinot Noir. Stoller has Oregon's first and only LEED-certified, solar-powered, gravity-flow winery which opened in 2006 and is dedicated to producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Winemaker Melissa Burr has been on board since 2003. She was going to go into medicine and got her bachelor's degree at Portland State. She was accepted in the naturopathic college in Portland in the late 1990s but decided that winemaking offered a better lifestyle. She took winemaking courses at Chemeketa Community College and did her first internship at Cooper Mountain Vineyards in Beaverton and leaned on winemaker Rich Cushman who was consulting for the winery. When the assistant winemaker quit just before harvest, she was thrust into the position of winemaker in charge of making 10,000 cases of wine. After two years, she became connected to the Stollers. She was the first head winemaker for Stoller (the wines had been made at Chehalem by Harry Pederson-Nedry). In 2003 and 2004, wines were made by Burr at Chehalem, and then moved to the Stollers' winery in 2005 which she designed.
Her challenge has been to control the vigor of the site and over time she has been able to see more consistency of flavors and wines with a better balance due to maturation of the vines. She crafts a range of Pinot Noirs including several small blends, and both an Estate and Reserve Chardonnay. In 2018, she became Vice President of Winemaking with Ben Howe assuming the role of Director of Winemaking Operations. Jason Tosch manages the company's 258 acres of vines across three Willamette Valley AVAs.
Owner Bill Stoller formed the Stoller Wine Group in 2018 to leverage economies of scale for his four existing brands: Stoller Family Estate, Chehalem Winery, History, and Canned Oregon.
Stoller Family Estate now has a total acreage just shy of 400 with 210 acres planted and more acreage in the planning stages. 2016 was the last year that Stoller sold fruit to wineries, with the exception of the sister winery Chehalem. The current vineyard manager is Jason Tosch.
A 9-hole disc golf course and bocce and sling ball are offered on the 400-acre property. Three vacation homes are offered for rent.
Stoller Family Estate has been named Oregon's Most Admired Winery by the Portland Business Journal for three consecutive years and best tasting room on the West Coast by USA Today.
Wines are sold on the website. Production is expected to be about 65,000 cases in 2018.
Articles About Stoller Family Estate
2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Results (9.3 2/22/2012)
2014 California & Oregon Value Priced Chardonnay All-Americans (10.2 12/22/2014)
Chardonnays to Admire (9.12 10/1/2012)
Dundee Hills (7.7 12/17/2008)
Extensive Tasting of 2016 & 2017 Vintage Willamette Valley Pinot Noir (11.47 7/7/2019)
Many Oregon Wineries Offering Pinot Noir for a C-Note or More (9.15 11/24/2012)
Mining Oregon’s Willamette Valley for Good Pinot Noir Priced at or Less Than $30 (11.37 1/17/2019)
More Juicy 2010 Oregon Pinot Incoming (9.15 11/24/2012)
Oregon Pinot Noir Tasting (6.20 3/27/2007)
Pinot Briefs (9.11 9/11/2012)
Pinot Noir Rosé is REAL Wine...Honestly (10.29 4/22/2016)
Rece$$ion Bumpers (7.15 3/26/2009)
Recent Sips of Oregon Pinot Noir & Chardonnay (9.45 8/15/2014)
Recent Sips of Oregon Wines: Pinot Amore´ (10.1 12/11/2014)
Recent Tasting of 2016, 2017 & 2018 Willamette Valley Chardonnay (11.47 7/7/2019)
Sips of Recently Tasted Oregon Pinot Noir & More (9.42 5/25/2014)
Sips of Recently Tasted Oregon Wine (10.10 5/11/2015)
Sips of Recently Tasted Pinot Noir (10.29 4/22/2016)
Spring is Time for Pinot Noir Rosé (9.41 5/15/2014)
Ultimate Pinot Noir Challenge Results (6.1 10/15/2006)
Wine Briefs (12.14 2/7/2021)
Reviewed Wines
2018 Stoller Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Rosé
12.5% alc., pH 3.01, TA 0.735, 15,000 cases,
$25. Fruit harvested from several sites intentionally for rosé. Multiple clones are whole cluster
pressed and fermented in stainless steel. Bottled January 2019.
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Light pink color in the glass.
Enticing perfume of strawberry, yellow peach and dried red rose petal. Good richness of flavor,
offering tastes of strawberry, cranberry, peach, blood orange and dried herbs. The fruit really
attracts your attention and infuses the finish with generosity.
Score: 91.
Reviewed July 8, 2019
ARTICLE »
2018 Stoller Family Estate Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Chardonnay
12.5% alc., pH 3.18,
TA 0.68, $28, screw cap. Unoaked. A mix of all the Chardonnay clones on the estate property.
·
Light golden yellow color with a little spritz in the glass. Aromas of tropical citrus, spiced pear,
white peach, tequila and mulch. Slightly creamy on the palate, with flavors of pear, white peach,
lemon and honeydew melon. The finish is zippy with quenching natural acidity.
Score: 89.
Reviewed July 8, 2019
ARTICLE »
2017 Stoller Family Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., pH 3.51, TA 0.57, 4,700
cases, $25, screw cap. Sourced from a collection of premier sites in the Willamette Valley and
showcasing a myriad of Pinot Noir clones. Aged one year in French oak barrels, 15% new and 85%
neutral.
·
Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Muted aromas of purple grape, spice and potpourri.
Straightforward flavors of red and purple berry with innocuous tannins, integrated oak and a short
finish. Fine, but nothing stands out.
Score: 87.
Reviewed January 16, 2019
ARTICLE »
2017 Stoller Dundee Hills Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., pH 3.50, TA 0.58, 21,500 cases, $30, screw cap. A mosiac
of Pinot Noir from the estate including a mix of all the planted clones. Mostly whole berry and primarily native
yeast fermentation before aging for almost a year in French oak barrels, 15% new, 85% neutral.
·
Moderately
light garnet color in the glass. Dark red cherry and berry fruits are featured on the nose and palate in this
middleweight wine that is straightforward and simple. A fine introduction to Oregon Pinot Noir.
Score: 87.
Reviewed July 8, 2019
ARTICLE »
2017 Stoller Family Estate Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.6% alc., pH 3.50, TA 0.58,
18,500 cases, $30, screw cap. A mosaic of Pinot Noir
grapes from the estate vineyard including Pommard,
Wädenswil, 777, 848, 667, 115 and 114 clones.
Primarily native yeast fermentation before aging in
French oak barrels, 15% new, 85% neutral, for almost a year.
·
Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Nicely composed
perfume of cherry, rose petal and woodsy spices. Well-bred,
middleweight flavors of dark red cherry and dark raspberry with
an attractive savory herb thread in the background. Suave
tannins and some cherry delight on the finish.
Score: 90.
Reviewed January 16, 2019
ARTICLE »
2015 Stoller Family Estate Dundee Hills Oregon Pinot Noir Rosé
12.5% alc., pH 3.06, TA 0.69,
$25, screwcap. Estate grown grapes with specific sections of vineyard farmed intentionally for rosé.
Whole cluster pressed and fermented in stainless steel.
·
Appealing light pink color in the glass.
Lovely aromas of crushed strawberry, peach and rose petal. Exquisitely balanced and refreshingly
crisp, with many nuanced flavors including strawberry, pink grapefruit, lime, herbs, peach and red
berry.
Score: 91.
Reviewed April 22, 2016
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2014 Stoller Family Estate Dundee Hills Oregon Pinot Noir
13.8% alc., pH 3.49, TA 0.62, $30.
100% estate fruit, crafted in an approachable style. Aged in French oak barrels, 20% new and 80%
neutral.
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Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Engaging aromas of black raspberry, black
cherry, rose petal and spice lead to a mid weight plus offering that pleases with its robust darker
fruits and spice and mocha accents. Precocious and luscious, with impressive balance and a
generous finish. Unusually sappy for Oregon in this vintage.
Score: 91.
Reviewed April 22, 2016
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2014 Stoller Family Estate Reserve Dundee Hills Oregon Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., pH 3.55, TA 0.60, $45. 100% estate
grown. Sourced from older sections of the vineyard and includes
several clones. Aged in French oak barrels, 30% new and 70%
neutral.
·
Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. The
nose leads with exuberant aromas of black cherry, spice
cabinet, and dark chocolate. A gorgeous wine featuring an
onslaught of purple and black fruits including blackberry, black cherry
and black currant that sustain through a full-bodied mid palate and lead
to a bountiful finish blessed with beautifully ripened fruits that fan out in
peacock tail fashion. There are nuances to be found as well, including
Asian 5-spice, dark chocolate, and anise. A bold wine that despite its fruit
load is impeccably balanced so that it finds a level path and never veers
from its purpose. A California wine dressed up in Oregon clothing. In one word, superb.
Score: 95.
Reviewed April 22, 2016
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2013 Stoller Family Estate Dundee Hills Pinot Noir Rosé
13.8%
alc., pH 3.24, TA 0.69, 1,515 cases, $20.
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Moderate pink color.
Grandiose aromas of raspberry, strawberry, guava and orange peel.
Crisp, lively and refreshing, with flavors of Texas red grapefruit, red
berries, white peaches and a hint of watermelon. Thoroughly
enjoyable with a finishing burst of fresh peach flavor and a zest that
urges another sip.
Score: 92.
Reviewed May 15, 2014
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2013 Stoller Family Estate Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Chardonnay
12.5% alc., pH 3.23, TA 0.69, 2,100 cases, $20,
screwcap.
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Pale golden yellow color in the glass. Nicely appointed with
aromas of lemon zest and peach and delicious flavors of yellow peach,
citrus and vanilla wafer. Slightly creamy on the palate with bright acidity
and a refreshing, persistent lemon drop finish. One of the better
Oregon Chardonnays I have tasted lately.
Score: 91.
Reviewed July 6, 2014
ARTICLE »
2013 Stoller Family Estate Dundee Hills Pinot Noir
12.9%, 7,475 cases, $30, screwcap. A blend of 20
sections of the estate vineyard. Aged in French oak barrels, 30% new.
·
Darker red and purple fruits along with
tastes of herbs and nutty oak are featured in this middleweight, approachable wine that is acid-driven. The
modest tannins make for easy drinking, and the finish features tart black cherry and citrus-imbued cranberry
fruit flavors.
Score: 88.
Reviewed May 14, 2015
ARTICLE »
2012 Stoller Family Estate Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.8% alc., pH 3.57, TA 0.60, 7,050
cases, $25, screwcap.
·
Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Plenty of oak (wood spice and toast) is evident in this Bing cherry-themed wine. Pleasant and forward drinking, with a seductively soft mouthfeel,
lively acidity, and some finishing intensity and length.
Score: 88.
Reviewed August 15, 2014
ARTICLE »
2012 Stoller Family Estate Reserve Willamette Valley Chardonnay
13.5% alc., pH 3.18, TA 0.79,
1,218 cases, $35. Grapes are from the oldest plantings in the estate vineyard. Aged up to 10
months.
·
Moderately light golden yellow color and clear in the glass. A little reduction upon opening
resolves over time revealing aromas of lemon zest, pear and peach cobbler. Rather reserved and
graceful, but with nuanced flavors of lemon, pear, white peach and almond. Smooth in the mouth with
a good cut of underlying lemony acidity.
Score: 91.
Reviewed August 15, 2014
ARTICLE »
2011 Stoller Family Estate Reserve Dundee Hills Oregon Pinot Noir
12.5% alc., 1,300 cases, $45. A
selection of best vineyard blocks and barrels in the cellar. Pommard, Wädenswil, Dijon 114, 115, 667 and 777
planted in Jory soil. Aged 10 months in 40% new and 60% neutral French oak barrels.
·
Moderate reddish purple
hue in the glass. A very appealing nose offering aromas of cherry, spice, rose hips tea, dried herbs and a hint
of oak. Very tasty core of mid weight cherry, raspberry and tea berry flavor with judicious oak in the
background. Juicy and bright, with impeccable balance, finishing with a blast of iced cherry fruit that you can
almost chew on. A highly enjoyable offering from a challenging vintage.
Score: 92.
Reviewed December 11, 2014
ARTICLE »
2011 Stoller Family Estate Reserve Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
12.5% alc., pH 3.68, TA
0.54, 1,300 cases, $45. Clones are Pommard, Wädenswil, 114, 115, 667 and 777 planted on the 373-acre
estate. Barrel aged in French oak for 10 months.
·
Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Forward
aromas of cherry, strawberry, herbs and baking spice. The flavorful mid weight core of cherry, raspberry and
strawberry is supported by modest tannins and generous oak treatment. The finish stands out for its
handsome display of lasting cherry and raspberry fruit aromas. This wine should improve over time.
Score: 90.
Reviewed August 15, 2014
ARTICLE »
2010 Stoller Family Estate Reserve Dundee Hills Oregon Chardonnay
13.5% alc., pH 3.31, TA 0.73, 883 cases, $28. Composed
of high-density Dijon clone material (76, 95 and 96). Whole cluster
pressed, commercial and native yeast fermentations, aged sur lies for 10
months in 18% new, 9% second fill and 73% neutral French oak barrels
with battonage, cold stabilized and sterile filtered before bottling.
·
Pale
gold color in the glass. Very fresh perfume of pears, lemon peel, honey and
vanilla cream. Flavorful, with a core of green apple, pear, lemon and grapefruit
flavors with a slight flinty note, finishing dry and slightly tart. A high acid
rendition of Chardonnay that is primarily citrus driven. Very good.
Reviewed October 2, 2012
ARTICLE »
2009 Stoller Family Estate SV Estate Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., pH 3.81, TA
0.51, 3,642 cases, $45. A selection of the best vineyard blocks and barrels in the cellar. Aged 10 months in
40% new and 60% neutral French oak. Pommard, Wädenswil, and Dijon 115, 667 and 777.
·
Moderately dark
reddish-purple color in the glass. A medium-bodied wine of considerable charm featuring aromas and flavors
of black cherries, kirsch, and spice, well-managed oak and restrained tannins. Quite elegant, yet flavorful,
showing the ripe fruit flavors typical of this vintage. Well-crafted and desirable. Very good.
Reviewed November 24, 2012
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2009 Stoller Family Estate Cathy’s Reserve Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., pH 3.90, TA 0.49, 88 cases, $100. Sourced from the
oldest section of the property, a 4.6-acre block planted to Pommard clone.
100% de-stemmed, 7-day cold soak, native fermentation, aged 10 months in
100% new French oak. Four barrels were selected.
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Dark reddish-purple color in
the glass. Deep, full-bodied, dark fruited, and earthy, offering a dense core of
dark red and black fruits, a firm tannic backbone and impressive persistence on
the satiny finish. Soft and luscious on the palate, but rather brooding at this
stage. This is a connoisseur’s wine that will benefit from several years of
cellaring. Very good.
Reviewed November 24, 2012
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2006 Stoller JV Estate Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc.,
$22. Estate grown grapes from younger hi-density vines.
·
Nicely spiced cherry
fruit forms the basis of this medium body wine which is accented by flavors of
toasted brioche and oak. Good balance of t n ‘a. The oak peeks out more as the
wine warms in the glass.
Reviewed March 26, 2009
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2006 Stoller Vineyards JV Estate Dundee Hills Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 3,035 cases,
$28, screw cap. Younger high density plantings. Clones 115, 667, 777, Pommard, and
Wädenswil. De-stemmed into steel fermentation tanks, 7-10 days cold soak, 50/50
native/commercial yeast fermentation, aged 10 months in 35% new and 65% neutral
French oak.
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This wine is a strawberry rocket with plentiful strawberry notes prominent
among the melange of berries featured in the aromas and flavors. The nose offers oak
vanillin and caramel as well. Really tasty with enough mid-palate richness to stand up
to substantial food. Nicely balanced with a short, but tangy finish.
Reviewed December 17, 2008
ARTICLE »
2004 Stoller Vineyards Cathy's Reserve Salud Cuvee
The Salud cuvee. An intensely fruity wine sporting plush flavors of berries and rhubarb with mild grainy tannins, subtle oak highlights and a dry finish. A big gulp. Tasted November 7, 2008
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2003 Stoller Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc..
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A big wine with a little alcohol evident
in the nose and on the finish. A fruit-driven Cali style that some tasters abhorred.
Reviewed March 27, 2007
ARTICLE »
2003 Stoller Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
This wine was reviewed
in the PinotFile, Volume 5, Issue 40): 14.3% alc., 1,290 cases, $36.
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A fruit-driven
wine reflective of the hot vintage. The palate is sturdy, hearty, full and long with
nice earth and ripe black cherry flavors. Subtle oak undertones are enticing. The
cherries linger and linger on the long finish which is a tad warm. For lovers of New
World-styled Pinot Noir, this is your cup of tea.
Reviewed October 15, 2006
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2003 Stoller Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., 1,290 cases, $36. Harvest was the earliest on record for the Stoller Vineyard in this warm vintage. Yields averaged 2.53 tons per acre. A clonal mix of Pommard (59%), 115 (22%), 667 (9%), and 777 (10%). The wine was vinified at Chehalem using traditional methods. Aging was carried out in 60% new French oak barrels.
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The palate is sturdy, hearty, full and long with nice earth and ripe black cherry flavors. Subtle oak undertones are enticing. The intense cherry essence lingers on the finish which is a bit warm. This Pinot Noir reflects the vintage and is a Caliesque fruit driven wine.
Reviewed June 19, 2006
2018 Stoller Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Rosé
12.5% alc., pH 3.01, TA 0.735, 15,000 cases, $25. Fruit harvested from several sites intentionally for rosé. Multiple clones are whole cluster pressed and fermented in stainless steel. Bottled January 2019. · Light pink color in the glass. Enticing perfume of strawberry, yellow peach and dried red rose petal. Good richness of flavor, offering tastes of strawberry, cranberry, peach, blood orange and dried herbs. The fruit really attracts your attention and infuses the finish with generosity. Score: 91. Reviewed July 8, 2019 ARTICLE »
2018 Stoller Family Estate Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Chardonnay
12.5% alc., pH 3.18, TA 0.68, $28, screw cap. Unoaked. A mix of all the Chardonnay clones on the estate property. · Light golden yellow color with a little spritz in the glass. Aromas of tropical citrus, spiced pear, white peach, tequila and mulch. Slightly creamy on the palate, with flavors of pear, white peach, lemon and honeydew melon. The finish is zippy with quenching natural acidity. Score: 89. Reviewed July 8, 2019 ARTICLE »
2017 Stoller Family Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., pH 3.51, TA 0.57, 4,700 cases, $25, screw cap. Sourced from a collection of premier sites in the Willamette Valley and showcasing a myriad of Pinot Noir clones. Aged one year in French oak barrels, 15% new and 85% neutral. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Muted aromas of purple grape, spice and potpourri. Straightforward flavors of red and purple berry with innocuous tannins, integrated oak and a short finish. Fine, but nothing stands out. Score: 87. Reviewed January 16, 2019 ARTICLE »
2017 Stoller Dundee Hills Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., pH 3.50, TA 0.58, 21,500 cases, $30, screw cap. A mosiac of Pinot Noir from the estate including a mix of all the planted clones. Mostly whole berry and primarily native yeast fermentation before aging for almost a year in French oak barrels, 15% new, 85% neutral. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Dark red cherry and berry fruits are featured on the nose and palate in this middleweight wine that is straightforward and simple. A fine introduction to Oregon Pinot Noir. Score: 87. Reviewed July 8, 2019 ARTICLE »
2017 Stoller Family Estate Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.6% alc., pH 3.50, TA 0.58, 18,500 cases, $30, screw cap. A mosaic of Pinot Noir grapes from the estate vineyard including Pommard, Wädenswil, 777, 848, 667, 115 and 114 clones. Primarily native yeast fermentation before aging in French oak barrels, 15% new, 85% neutral, for almost a year. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Nicely composed perfume of cherry, rose petal and woodsy spices. Well-bred, middleweight flavors of dark red cherry and dark raspberry with an attractive savory herb thread in the background. Suave tannins and some cherry delight on the finish. Score: 90. Reviewed January 16, 2019 ARTICLE »
2015 Stoller Family Estate Dundee Hills Oregon Pinot Noir Rosé
12.5% alc., pH 3.06, TA 0.69, $25, screwcap. Estate grown grapes with specific sections of vineyard farmed intentionally for rosé. Whole cluster pressed and fermented in stainless steel. · Appealing light pink color in the glass. Lovely aromas of crushed strawberry, peach and rose petal. Exquisitely balanced and refreshingly crisp, with many nuanced flavors including strawberry, pink grapefruit, lime, herbs, peach and red berry. Score: 91. Reviewed April 22, 2016 ARTICLE »
2014 Stoller Family Estate Dundee Hills Oregon Pinot Noir
13.8% alc., pH 3.49, TA 0.62, $30. 100% estate fruit, crafted in an approachable style. Aged in French oak barrels, 20% new and 80% neutral. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Engaging aromas of black raspberry, black cherry, rose petal and spice lead to a mid weight plus offering that pleases with its robust darker fruits and spice and mocha accents. Precocious and luscious, with impressive balance and a generous finish. Unusually sappy for Oregon in this vintage. Score: 91. Reviewed April 22, 2016 ARTICLE »
2014 Stoller Family Estate Reserve Dundee Hills Oregon Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., pH 3.55, TA 0.60, $45. 100% estate grown. Sourced from older sections of the vineyard and includes several clones. Aged in French oak barrels, 30% new and 70% neutral. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. The nose leads with exuberant aromas of black cherry, spice cabinet, and dark chocolate. A gorgeous wine featuring an onslaught of purple and black fruits including blackberry, black cherry and black currant that sustain through a full-bodied mid palate and lead to a bountiful finish blessed with beautifully ripened fruits that fan out in peacock tail fashion. There are nuances to be found as well, including Asian 5-spice, dark chocolate, and anise. A bold wine that despite its fruit load is impeccably balanced so that it finds a level path and never veers from its purpose. A California wine dressed up in Oregon clothing. In one word, superb. Score: 95. Reviewed April 22, 2016 ARTICLE »
2013 Stoller Family Estate Dundee Hills Pinot Noir Rosé
13.8% alc., pH 3.24, TA 0.69, 1,515 cases, $20. · Moderate pink color. Grandiose aromas of raspberry, strawberry, guava and orange peel. Crisp, lively and refreshing, with flavors of Texas red grapefruit, red berries, white peaches and a hint of watermelon. Thoroughly enjoyable with a finishing burst of fresh peach flavor and a zest that urges another sip. Score: 92. Reviewed May 15, 2014 ARTICLE »
2013 Stoller Family Estate Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Chardonnay
12.5% alc., pH 3.23, TA 0.69, 2,100 cases, $20, screwcap. · Pale golden yellow color in the glass. Nicely appointed with aromas of lemon zest and peach and delicious flavors of yellow peach, citrus and vanilla wafer. Slightly creamy on the palate with bright acidity and a refreshing, persistent lemon drop finish. One of the better Oregon Chardonnays I have tasted lately. Score: 91. Reviewed July 6, 2014 ARTICLE »
2013 Stoller Family Estate Dundee Hills Pinot Noir
12.9%, 7,475 cases, $30, screwcap. A blend of 20 sections of the estate vineyard. Aged in French oak barrels, 30% new. · Darker red and purple fruits along with tastes of herbs and nutty oak are featured in this middleweight, approachable wine that is acid-driven. The modest tannins make for easy drinking, and the finish features tart black cherry and citrus-imbued cranberry fruit flavors. Score: 88. Reviewed May 14, 2015 ARTICLE »
2012 Stoller Family Estate Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.8% alc., pH 3.57, TA 0.60, 7,050 cases, $25, screwcap. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Plenty of oak (wood spice and toast) is evident in this Bing cherry-themed wine. Pleasant and forward drinking, with a seductively soft mouthfeel, lively acidity, and some finishing intensity and length. Score: 88. Reviewed August 15, 2014 ARTICLE »
2012 Stoller Family Estate Reserve Willamette Valley Chardonnay
13.5% alc., pH 3.18, TA 0.79, 1,218 cases, $35. Grapes are from the oldest plantings in the estate vineyard. Aged up to 10 months. · Moderately light golden yellow color and clear in the glass. A little reduction upon opening resolves over time revealing aromas of lemon zest, pear and peach cobbler. Rather reserved and graceful, but with nuanced flavors of lemon, pear, white peach and almond. Smooth in the mouth with a good cut of underlying lemony acidity. Score: 91. Reviewed August 15, 2014 ARTICLE »
2011 Stoller Family Estate Reserve Dundee Hills Oregon Pinot Noir
12.5% alc., 1,300 cases, $45. A selection of best vineyard blocks and barrels in the cellar. Pommard, Wädenswil, Dijon 114, 115, 667 and 777 planted in Jory soil. Aged 10 months in 40% new and 60% neutral French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple hue in the glass. A very appealing nose offering aromas of cherry, spice, rose hips tea, dried herbs and a hint of oak. Very tasty core of mid weight cherry, raspberry and tea berry flavor with judicious oak in the background. Juicy and bright, with impeccable balance, finishing with a blast of iced cherry fruit that you can almost chew on. A highly enjoyable offering from a challenging vintage. Score: 92. Reviewed December 11, 2014 ARTICLE »
2011 Stoller Family Estate Reserve Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
12.5% alc., pH 3.68, TA 0.54, 1,300 cases, $45. Clones are Pommard, Wädenswil, 114, 115, 667 and 777 planted on the 373-acre estate. Barrel aged in French oak for 10 months. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Forward aromas of cherry, strawberry, herbs and baking spice. The flavorful mid weight core of cherry, raspberry and strawberry is supported by modest tannins and generous oak treatment. The finish stands out for its handsome display of lasting cherry and raspberry fruit aromas. This wine should improve over time. Score: 90. Reviewed August 15, 2014 ARTICLE »
2010 Stoller Family Estate Reserve Dundee Hills Oregon Chardonnay
13.5% alc., pH 3.31, TA 0.73, 883 cases, $28. Composed of high-density Dijon clone material (76, 95 and 96). Whole cluster pressed, commercial and native yeast fermentations, aged sur lies for 10 months in 18% new, 9% second fill and 73% neutral French oak barrels with battonage, cold stabilized and sterile filtered before bottling. · Pale gold color in the glass. Very fresh perfume of pears, lemon peel, honey and vanilla cream. Flavorful, with a core of green apple, pear, lemon and grapefruit flavors with a slight flinty note, finishing dry and slightly tart. A high acid rendition of Chardonnay that is primarily citrus driven. Very good. Reviewed October 2, 2012 ARTICLE »
2009 Stoller Family Estate SV Estate Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., pH 3.81, TA 0.51, 3,642 cases, $45. A selection of the best vineyard blocks and barrels in the cellar. Aged 10 months in 40% new and 60% neutral French oak. Pommard, Wädenswil, and Dijon 115, 667 and 777. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. A medium-bodied wine of considerable charm featuring aromas and flavors of black cherries, kirsch, and spice, well-managed oak and restrained tannins. Quite elegant, yet flavorful, showing the ripe fruit flavors typical of this vintage. Well-crafted and desirable. Very good. Reviewed November 24, 2012 ARTICLE »
2009 Stoller Family Estate Cathy’s Reserve Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., pH 3.90, TA 0.49, 88 cases, $100. Sourced from the oldest section of the property, a 4.6-acre block planted to Pommard clone. 100% de-stemmed, 7-day cold soak, native fermentation, aged 10 months in 100% new French oak. Four barrels were selected. · Dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Deep, full-bodied, dark fruited, and earthy, offering a dense core of dark red and black fruits, a firm tannic backbone and impressive persistence on the satiny finish. Soft and luscious on the palate, but rather brooding at this stage. This is a connoisseur’s wine that will benefit from several years of cellaring. Very good. Reviewed November 24, 2012 ARTICLE »
2006 Stoller JV Estate Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $22. Estate grown grapes from younger hi-density vines. · Nicely spiced cherry fruit forms the basis of this medium body wine which is accented by flavors of toasted brioche and oak. Good balance of t n ‘a. The oak peeks out more as the wine warms in the glass. Reviewed March 26, 2009 ARTICLE »
2006 Stoller Vineyards JV Estate Dundee Hills Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 3,035 cases, $28, screw cap. Younger high density plantings. Clones 115, 667, 777, Pommard, and Wädenswil. De-stemmed into steel fermentation tanks, 7-10 days cold soak, 50/50 native/commercial yeast fermentation, aged 10 months in 35% new and 65% neutral French oak. · This wine is a strawberry rocket with plentiful strawberry notes prominent among the melange of berries featured in the aromas and flavors. The nose offers oak vanillin and caramel as well. Really tasty with enough mid-palate richness to stand up to substantial food. Nicely balanced with a short, but tangy finish. Reviewed December 17, 2008 ARTICLE »
2004 Stoller Vineyards Cathy's Reserve Salud Cuvee
The Salud cuvee. An intensely fruity wine sporting plush flavors of berries and rhubarb with mild grainy tannins, subtle oak highlights and a dry finish. A big gulp. Tasted November 7, 2008 Reviewed --/--/--
2003 Stoller Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc.. · A big wine with a little alcohol evident in the nose and on the finish. A fruit-driven Cali style that some tasters abhorred. Reviewed March 27, 2007 ARTICLE »
2003 Stoller Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
This wine was reviewed in the PinotFile, Volume 5, Issue 40): 14.3% alc., 1,290 cases, $36. · A fruit-driven wine reflective of the hot vintage. The palate is sturdy, hearty, full and long with nice earth and ripe black cherry flavors. Subtle oak undertones are enticing. The cherries linger and linger on the long finish which is a tad warm. For lovers of New World-styled Pinot Noir, this is your cup of tea. Reviewed October 15, 2006 ARTICLE »
2003 Stoller Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., 1,290 cases, $36. Harvest was the earliest on record for the Stoller Vineyard in this warm vintage. Yields averaged 2.53 tons per acre. A clonal mix of Pommard (59%), 115 (22%), 667 (9%), and 777 (10%). The wine was vinified at Chehalem using traditional methods. Aging was carried out in 60% new French oak barrels. · The palate is sturdy, hearty, full and long with nice earth and ripe black cherry flavors. Subtle oak undertones are enticing. The intense cherry essence lingers on the finish which is a bit warm. This Pinot Noir reflects the vintage and is a Caliesque fruit driven wine. Reviewed June 19, 2006