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Wahle Vineyards & Cellars
| Owner(s) | Mark Wahle, Shaghayegh Wahle |
| Web site | www.winemakerstudio.com |
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Reviewed Wines
2009 Wahle Vineyards & Cellars Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $30. Composed of grapes from
the older Wahle Estate Yamhill Vineyard and the younger Holmes Hill Vineyard.
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Light reddish-purple color in
the glass. Aromas of dark red cherries and mocha. A solid wine with pleasing flavors of ripe cherries, spice
and herbs, offering very supple tannins, and a juicy, fruity finish. Good.
Reviewed June 4, 2013
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2009 Wahle Vineyards & Cellars Holmes Hill Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., $36.
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Light in color with a reddish tone in the glass. The nose offers a sophisticated array
of aromas including dark red and black berries, dried herbs including sage, and old book. Very soft
in the mouth with vivid flavors of dark red cherries and savory herbs, finishing with some persistence.
A nicely balanced wine that aims to please with its easy, approachable charm. Very good.
Reviewed June 4, 2013
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2009 Wahle Vineyards & Cellars Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $45.
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Light reddish-purple color in the glass. Complex array of scents including black cherry, blackberry, smoky oak
and cut grass. Deep, dark cherry and raspberry flavor with impressive intensity and lingering finishing power.
The oak is well integrated, the tannins are nicely balanced, and although a big wine, it carries its weight
beautifully. Very good.
Reviewed June 4, 2013
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2008 Wahle Vineyards & Cellars Holmes Hill Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.6% alc., $33. Vineyard is named
after H.N.V. Holmes who set out from Missouri in search of his land
claim in 1848.
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Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass.
Tight initially, opening gradually to reveal aromas of dark berry fruit
and subtle oak. Discreetly concentrated flavors of dark berries and
plum with hints of graham, chocolate and savory oak. Svelte tannins
and balanced acidity. A thoroughly pleasing wine that is nicely balanced.
Very good.
Reviewed June 4, 2013
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2007 Wahle Vineyard & Cellars Yamhill-Carlton District Pinot Noir
13.4% alc. Sourced from the initial plantings
established in 1974.
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Moderate light garnet color with slight
bricking of the rim in the glass. The aromas of black cherry,
exotic spices, lavender and graham are pleasant but fleeting.
The wine has an aged patina with mid-weight fruit flavors of
black cherry and blackberry with a floral perfume. Very suave
with completely resolved tannins and juicy acidity. An
impressive wine especially since 2007 was not a great Oregon
vintage, but only for a short time after opening as later the wine
faded out with oak coming to the forefront. From my cellar.
Score: NR.
Reviewed May 29, 2022
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2009 Wahle Vineyards & Cellars Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $30. Composed of grapes from the older Wahle Estate Yamhill Vineyard and the younger Holmes Hill Vineyard. · Light reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromas of dark red cherries and mocha. A solid wine with pleasing flavors of ripe cherries, spice and herbs, offering very supple tannins, and a juicy, fruity finish. Good. Reviewed June 4, 2013 ARTICLE »
2009 Wahle Vineyards & Cellars Holmes Hill Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., $36. · Light in color with a reddish tone in the glass. The nose offers a sophisticated array of aromas including dark red and black berries, dried herbs including sage, and old book. Very soft in the mouth with vivid flavors of dark red cherries and savory herbs, finishing with some persistence. A nicely balanced wine that aims to please with its easy, approachable charm. Very good. Reviewed June 4, 2013 ARTICLE »
2009 Wahle Vineyards & Cellars Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $45. · Light reddish-purple color in the glass. Complex array of scents including black cherry, blackberry, smoky oak and cut grass. Deep, dark cherry and raspberry flavor with impressive intensity and lingering finishing power. The oak is well integrated, the tannins are nicely balanced, and although a big wine, it carries its weight beautifully. Very good. Reviewed June 4, 2013 ARTICLE »
2008 Wahle Vineyards & Cellars Holmes Hill Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.6% alc., $33. Vineyard is named after H.N.V. Holmes who set out from Missouri in search of his land claim in 1848. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Tight initially, opening gradually to reveal aromas of dark berry fruit and subtle oak. Discreetly concentrated flavors of dark berries and plum with hints of graham, chocolate and savory oak. Svelte tannins and balanced acidity. A thoroughly pleasing wine that is nicely balanced. Very good. Reviewed June 4, 2013 ARTICLE »
2007 Wahle Vineyard & Cellars Yamhill-Carlton District Pinot Noir
13.4% alc. Sourced from the initial plantings established in 1974. · Moderate light garnet color with slight bricking of the rim in the glass. The aromas of black cherry, exotic spices, lavender and graham are pleasant but fleeting. The wine has an aged patina with mid-weight fruit flavors of black cherry and blackberry with a floral perfume. Very suave with completely resolved tannins and juicy acidity. An impressive wine especially since 2007 was not a great Oregon vintage, but only for a short time after opening as later the wine faded out with oak coming to the forefront. From my cellar. Score: NR. Reviewed May 29, 2022 ARTICLE »