2015 Bergström "Gregory Ranch" Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir
SKU #1346818
94 points
Vinous
(all whole clusters) Brilliant red. Vibrant, mineral-accented red fruit, floral pastille, blood orange and incense aromas show excellent clarity and pick up a hint of smokiness with air. Shows superb delineation and lift on the palate, offering appealingly sweet raspberry and cherry preserve, allspice and cinnamon flavors that deepen steadily on the back half. Delivers a suave blend of power and finesse and finishes very long and silky, with subtle tannins sneaking in late.
93 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
"Medium ruby-purple in color, the 2015 Pinot Noir Gregory Ranch Vineyard delivers expressive black raspberry, black cherry and warm red currant notes with hints of Sichuan pepper, bay leaves and anise plus a waft of chargrill. Medium-bodied and solidly constructed in the mouth, it has a solid backbone of chewy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and earthy.
92 points
James Suckling
Aromas of strawberries, cherries and plums. Earth character, too. Medium to full body, polished and velvety tannins and a fruity finish. Drink or hold.
91 points
Wine Enthusiast
Gregory Ranch Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton). This wine’s peppery details act as counterpoint to its well-defined raspberry and cherry flavors. Streaks of toast and graphite add to the layers, suggesting further complexity will develop with another year or two in bottle.
K&L Notes
Winemaker's Notes: "High up in the rolling oak and pine forests leading into the coastal mountain range lies the 21 acres of Gregory Ranch. This is a wild area where hers of elk and black bears roam the blackberry and poison oak thickets that are peppered with witch’s broom and wild mushrooms. Known for its tremendous concentration and character at lower alcohol levels, the 2015 Gregory Ranch Pinot Noir is our sixth vintage from this great Yamhill Carlton AVA vineyard site with older and deeper roots."