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2016 Purple Hands Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir

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June 22, 2025 - $26

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RATINGS

92Wine Enthusiast

Aromatic and balanced, Cody Wright's take on fruit from this classic vineyard hits all the right (no pun intended) notes. There are seams of blueberry pie, cola and a hint of minerality, excellent texture and length...

91The Wine Advocate

...classic nose of bright cherry and cranberry with notions of cola, red licorice, dried leaves and spice...light to medium-bodied with a good core of earthy red fruit and lots of spicy layers, framed by grainy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long and savory.

91Wine Spectator

Precise and refined, with cherry and blueberry flavors accented by clove and black tea notes, building depth toward polished tannins.

REGION

United States, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton

Yamhill-Carlton AVA is located in Yamhill and Washington Counties, and it is entirely contained within the Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon’s most prestigious wine producing region. It has 1,200 vineyard acres and was awarded AVA status in 2004. The region grows Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Dolcetto, Muscat, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Ken Wright Cellars, Elk Cove Vineyards and WillaKenzie Estate are among the district’s best-known producers. All focus on Pinot Noir.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.

VINTAGE

2016 Purple Hands Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir