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2018 Soter Mineral Springs Ranch Pinot Noir

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Latest Sale Price

May 14, 2023 - $61

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RATINGS

95Vinous / IWC

Ripe red and blue fruit, lavender and exotic spice scents take on smoky mineral, licorice and cola nuances with air. Sappy and energetic on the palate, offering juicy boysenberry, cherry pie, cola and allspice flavors supported by a core of juicy acidity. The spice and floral notes repeat emphatically on the long, detailed finish, which is framed by smooth, late-arriving tannins.

94Wine Enthusiast

Raspberry purée adds intensity to the fruit, with accents of toasted grain and lemon... The long, drying finish adds highlights of chamomile tea.

93Wine Spectator

Structured yet elegant, this unfurls with raspberry and plum flavors that are layered with dusky spice and savory tea notes, building tension toward fine-grained 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.